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Old 02-05-11, 02:31 PM   #1
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Default Phone Satnav?

I'm driving (for work) to Kiel, Germany next week and don't have a Europe satnav. I do have a Samsung Galaxy S phone with satnav but it uses a data connection to load directions and I think it needs this to work all the time. I'm not going to pay astronomical roaming charges so would like to know if there is a way this problem. I've tried searching the net but.........
Any advice would be appreciated, I've asked all my friends and family and no-one has Europe maps on their units.
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Old 02-05-11, 03:28 PM   #2
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I "acquired" co-pilot for my desire S, used it for the first time this weekend, because I programmed it to favour minor roads it took me on some huge loops to end up a mile from where I had turned off the major road back again, so I need to fine tune it. It stores the maps on my external card.
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Old 02-05-11, 04:42 PM   #3
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i use co pilot 8 too, only costs £16.99 for the UK & Ireland android version or £57.99 for pan European maps only version , im pretty happy with it so far

http://www.alk.eu.com/buynow/copilot/
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Old 02-05-11, 05:01 PM   #4
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Cheers guys but was hoping there would be a way of using what I already have but without the extra cost.
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Old 02-05-11, 05:02 PM   #5
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SV not without using data im afraid, and the cost of that would probably be well over a sat nav system
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Old 02-05-11, 05:10 PM   #6
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Unless you can use a different SIM card in your phone.
That's what I do when outside the uk but don't use 3g data.but I guess you can find a tarrif that has a good data allowance I'd you search about.
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Old 02-05-11, 05:28 PM   #7
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try downloading tomtom m8. that dont use data just GPS. it only tries to use data to get a quicker fix on your current position.
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Old 02-05-11, 05:54 PM   #8
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Cheers all - as I suspected nothing free in this world, despite the adverts saying 'free nav' on the phone. As it's a one time trip for work, I think I'll stick to a trusty map and a few unplanned detours!
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