GPS Navigation on a Mobile

[Debs]

I have the Nokia Lumia 800 with Nokia Drive already installed.. It supposed to be a good GPS App but  I think its a pile of 

It won't find any addresses outside of the UK, even though all the maps are there.

Can anyone recommend a Mobile phone that has a great navigation app please

[shaggs147]

Hi Debs, Google maps has always been great for me in the UK, but probably won't be any good for you overseas due to the data usage unless you have it on your phone deal. A mate of mine used  a free app for navigation abroad recently and said it was good, with no data usage. I'll find out what it was called for you.

[shaggs147]

Hi Debs, Navfree is the app if you can get it on the Nokia. Its free on Android.

[O.C.]

Debs, I too have the Nokia Lumia 800 and I agree its a pile of 

Out of interest have you downloaded pictures from it to your computer..I'm finding it difficult to do this either on windows photo gallery or on dropbox

What system have you used ?

My contract is up for renewal early November and I reckon the Samsung Galaxy S4 is the way to go    

[Debs]

Thanks for the replies so far..

Debs, I too have the Nokia Lumia 800 and I agree its a pile of 

Out of interest have you downloaded pictures from it to your computer..I'm finding it difficult to do this either on windows photo gallery or on dropbox

What system have you used ?

My contract is up for renewal early November and I reckon the Samsung Galaxy S4 is the way to go    

I have a Macbook Pro and once the phone is plugged in I open the Windows Phone app on the comp and can transfer pics really easy.. I don't know how to do it on a Windows PC tho.

My contract is also up for renewal next month and want to know which phone to go for with GPS Navigation...

Hi Debs, Navfree is the app if you can get it on the Nokia. Its free on Android.

Unfortunately apps designed for iphone & android will not work on a windows phone.. I wish I had never got it, but I had alway had Nokia phones and didn't know this one was a windows based phone until I had got it..

[O.C.]

Ta Debs, I'll keep trying, I too have had lots of Nokias in the past, but this one isn't good

Cant advise you on which phone will suit you, good luck with your search tho' 

[1ka]

Not sure about the Nokia, it doesn't have much market share so there is not a lot of choice for mapping apps. But, since you asked about 'recommendations for a mobile phone' then...

Google Maps on any Android mobile phone (and perhaps Apple's iOS) is free and comes with great navigation - but you need to be online. I use this on the bike in the UK using the Voice only navigation through Bluetooth. Worked fine in Europe too using Three's £5/day all-you-can-eat data roaming charge.  There is an option to store parts of the maps offline, but these don't work with navigation.

When driving in Switzerland which doesn't support the Three.co.uk £5/day roaming option, I used the Sygic app as it does not require an online connection. I believe that Sygic uses the TomTom maps. It was OK, but not as clear as the Google one. It's not free, but not a bad price for European maps at £31 with lifetime map updates.

[routemaster]

Google Maps on any Android mobile phone  is free and comes with good navigation.

I seem to recall Apple switched from using Google Maps to their own maps/navigation app as the standard included app on their iphones but it has had a lot of critisim, I think you can still get Google Maps for iphones as a seperate download.

Steve

[Debs]

Thanks all...

These windows phones are really 

I have been looking at upgrading to the iphone 5 as that does seem to be the best on the market.. Lots of friends have them and have given great reviews. Even some who resisted getting one at first..  I don't want an app that I have to be online though and there are a few that will work offline.

[Lonewolf]

Debs, I used to swear by Nokia's, I loved my Nokia N95 but after it started failing and coupled with horrendous service from Carphone Wharehouse I opted for the Iphone 3GS, followed by the 4 and now the 4s. They are simple to use and great. I love the facetime feature and the imessage, free video calls and texts, who would have ever thought that eh?

[Kwikasfuki]

 
I wouldn't got with iPhone. They are hype

You're best getting a Samsung Galaxy S4 or a HTC One. There's plenty of nav software on the Market Place.

[Debs]

Steve

I have always had Nokia phones.. Never tried any other make

Thanks asif.

I just looked at the Samsung Galaxy S4 and it looks a cool phone..

Hmmmmm decisions decisions 

[O.C.]

I wouldn't got with iPhone. They are hype

You're best getting a Samsung Galaxy S4 or a HTC One. There's plenty of nav software on the Market Place.

I had an iPhone and its signal reception was a constant problem...never again.

Debs, check this site it may help you to decide 

http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsung-galaxy-s4_Mobile-Phone_review

[beegee]

Have a garmin-asus a10.  So free gps ...

Is very good gps . Use it in car, bike & even for walking (option offroad also). 
Been in france, belgium, germany, netherlands and luxemburg.
Price new was ca 120£ / 150€... so very cheap....
Guess garmin stopped making smartphones now...

Many friends say S3 is great... so think that S4 is even better...:-)
That will be my next one...

[1ka]

Regarding the iPhone, if you do get one, make sure it's a recent one with iOS 7 support, as the older versions do not support true multi-tasking, which means every time you leave the navigation app, it closes down. Could be a pain if you are switching between apps, e.g. to take a picture, browse Google or FarceBook whilst parked up.