"Recalculating..."

[The Real Bev]

I haven't used my Garmin GPS ("with lifetime traffic" as long as you
were plugged in -- the cord acted as an antenna ) for quite a while.

Was it that unit that said "recalculating" when you defied its
instructions, was it all the other car-GPS units, and did google maps
ever use it?

I've used google maps for a couple of years now, and the bossy lady just
makes a little 'ping' sound and gives you the changed directions. No
more snippy "recalculating..." comments, although she does say MAKE A
U-TURN over and over again until there's a different option.

[John Henderson]

Post by The Real Bev
I haven't used my Garmin GPS ("with lifetime traffic" as long as you
were plugged in -- the cord acted as an antenna ) for quite a while.
Was it that unit that said "recalculating" when you defied its
instructions, was it all the other car-GPS units, and did google maps
ever use it?

Garmin GPSs certainly do say "recalculating".

I can't say for google used as a GPS unit, as I'm still resisting society's
demand that I own a smartphone.

[Nikolaj Lazic]

Post by John Henderson

Post by The Real Bev
I haven't used my Garmin GPS ("with lifetime traffic" as long as you
were plugged in -- the cord acted as an antenna ) for quite a while.
Was it that unit that said "recalculating" when you defied its
instructions, was it all the other car-GPS units, and did google maps
ever use it?

Garmin GPSs certainly do say "recalculating".
I can't say for google used as a GPS unit, as I'm still resisting society's
demand that I own a smartphone.

Osmand on android phone is a better solution.

[Frank]

Post by Nikolaj Lazic

Post by John Henderson

Post by The Real Bev
I haven't used my Garmin GPS ("with lifetime traffic" as long as you
were plugged in -- the cord acted as an antenna ) for quite a while.
Was it that unit that said "recalculating" when you defied its
instructions, was it all the other car-GPS units, and did google maps
ever use it?

Garmin GPSs certainly do say "recalculating".
I can't say for google used as a GPS unit, as I'm still resisting society's
demand that I own a smartphone.

Osmand on android phone is a better solution.

Osmand ap is not free and you could buy a decent gps for a years
subscription.

[Nikolaj Lazic]

Post by Frank

Post by Nikolaj Lazic

Post by John Henderson

Post by The Real Bev
I haven't used my Garmin GPS ("with lifetime traffic" as long as you
were plugged in -- the cord acted as an antenna ) for quite a while.
Was it that unit that said "recalculating" when you defied its
instructions, was it all the other car-GPS units, and did google maps
ever use it?

Garmin GPSs certainly do say "recalculating".
I can't say for google used as a GPS unit, as I'm still resisting society's
demand that I own a smartphone.

Osmand on android phone is a better solution.

Osmand ap is not free and you could buy a decent gps for a years
subscription.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand
It's free.

And you can also contribute with footpaths or correct maps (openstreetmap)
Or add sites.
I've used it from the start. And never go on the trip without it.
Ok, as any other navigator it has problems. But maps are the best.

[Frank]

Post by Nikolaj Lazic

Post by Frank

Post by Nikolaj Lazic

Post by John Henderson

Post by The Real Bev
I haven't used my Garmin GPS ("with lifetime traffic" as long as you
were plugged in -- the cord acted as an antenna ) for quite a while.
Was it that unit that said "recalculating" when you defied its
instructions, was it all the other car-GPS units, and did google maps
ever use it?

Garmin GPSs certainly do say "recalculating".
I can't say for google used as a GPS unit, as I'm still resisting society's
demand that I own a smartphone.

Osmand on android phone is a better solution.

Osmand ap is not free and you could buy a decent gps for a years
subscription.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand
It's free.
And you can also contribute with footpaths or correct maps (openstreetmap)
Or add sites.
I've used it from the start. And never go on the trip without it.
Ok, as any other navigator it has problems. But maps are the best.

I read that there was a free period but did not know it continued.
Maybe like free AV's where you do not get the full package.

I assume there are other similar android aps and nice to read that they
take no bandwidth.

[Nikolaj Lazic]

Dana Mon, 1 Feb 2021 10:35:39 -0500, Frank <"frank "@frank.net> napis'o:
[snip]

Post by Frank
I read that there was a free period but did not know it continued.
Maybe like free AV's where you do not get the full package.

Free version is enough for everything.

Post by Frank
I assume there are other similar android aps and nice to read that they
take no bandwidth.

All based on openstreetmap.org
I've tried it... and never looked back.
And continue contributing to openstreetmap.org

[Tekkie©]

On Mon, 1 Feb 2021 10:35:39 -0500, Frank posted for all of us to digest...

Post by Frank

Post by Nikolaj Lazic

Post by Frank

Post by Nikolaj Lazic

Post by John Henderson

Post by The Real Bev
I haven't used my Garmin GPS ("with lifetime traffic" as long as you
were plugged in -- the cord acted as an antenna ) for quite a while.
Was it that unit that said "recalculating" when you defied its
instructions, was it all the other car-GPS units, and did google maps
ever use it?

Garmin GPSs certainly do say "recalculating".
I can't say for google used as a GPS unit, as I'm still resisting society's
demand that I own a smartphone.

Osmand on android phone is a better solution.

Osmand ap is not free and you could buy a decent gps for a years
subscription.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand
It's free.
And you can also contribute with footpaths or correct maps (openstreetmap)
Or add sites.
I've used it from the start. And never go on the trip without it.
Ok, as any other navigator it has problems. But maps are the best.

I read that there was a free period but did not know it continued.
Maybe like free AV's where you do not get the full package.
I assume there are other similar android aps and nice to read that they
take no bandwidth.

I use Waze, occasionally. It doesn't seem to use much data. Gives info reported
by other users. I also have Garmin units with lifetime traffic & maps but I
haven't used them for years... Maybe I'll pull one out and update and see what
happens.

[Charlie Roberts]

Post by Frank

Post by Nikolaj Lazic

.....

Osmand on android phone is a better solution.

Osmand ap is not free and you could buy a decent gps for a years
subscription.

And a GPS unit works almost anywhere in the world fro free. Of
course, you need to buy the local maps, but it may be way
better than burning data on your phone. What more, GPS
works in places with no phone reception. Try Africa ....

[Nikolaj Lazic]

Dana Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:07:16 -0500, Charlie Roberts <***@gmail.com> napis'o:
[snip]

Post by Charlie Roberts
And a GPS unit works almost anywhere in the world fro free. Of

Osmand on andoid phone is also free. I use my Samsung S8 as a camera
and GPS navigator... browser. but not as a phone.

Post by Charlie Roberts
course, you need to buy the local maps, but it may be way

Osmand uses offline maps. Free maps. Editable maps.
Your local road turns from dust road to asphalt -> you change the road type.
Your house gets a street name and number. You add that on the map.
You open a shop for your local busines. Add that to the map.
You visit some landmark in the far away country, but it is not
on the map. You add it. If it was marked, but at the wrong position... you
change it.
Is there anything better?

Please... just look at it.
And check openstreetmap.org

I'm just a user.
This is not a comercial advertisement. This is from my experience.
Just try it. You will not look back.

Post by Charlie Roberts
better than burning data on your phone. What more, GPS

Maps are huge. And with alot of details.
All these details were added by users.

Post by Charlie Roberts
works in places with no phone reception. Try Africa ....

You can add footpaths to the maps.
Use your android phone to make a gps track. And than upload your gps track
to openstreetmap.org... after that anybody can use your footpath.
If you want to help ypur local business, mark it on the map so people can
find it.

Just try it.
It's free.

[John Henderson]

Post by Charlie Roberts
And a GPS unit works almost anywhere in the world fro free. Of
course, you need to buy the local maps, but it may be way
better than burning data on your phone. What more, GPS
works in places with no phone reception. Try Africa ....

I just use free OpenStreetMap maps on my Garmin GPS units.

https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin

[Charlie Roberts]

On Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:04:06 +1100, John Henderson

Post by John Henderson

Post by Charlie Roberts
And a GPS unit works almost anywhere in the world fro free. Of
course, you need to buy the local maps, but it may be way
better than burning data on your phone. What more, GPS
works in places with no phone reception. Try Africa ....

I just use free OpenStreetMap maps on my Garmin GPS units.
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin

I will try them in Europe next time *ah! what a wish!). The
last time I looked into them, they were not that good. But,
that was several years ago. Since the Western Europe map
that I got from Garmin has been pretty good for about five
years, I have not looked into alternatives.

Thanks for the the hint. I will certainly give it a shot on my
next trip .... wherever it may be.

[The Real Bev]

There's at least one difference between google maps on the computer and
the google maps android app. The app told me WHY it was giving the
non-standard route to a destination, but the website didn't even give
the usual route (a serious closure for construction) as an option.

[Charlie Roberts]

On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:14:30 -0500, Charlie Roberts

Post by Charlie Roberts
On Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:04:06 +1100, John Henderson

Post by John Henderson

Post by Charlie Roberts
And a GPS unit works almost anywhere in the world fro free. Of
course, you need to buy the local maps, but it may be way
better than burning data on your phone. What more, GPS
works in places with no phone reception. Try Africa ....

I just use free OpenStreetMap maps on my Garmin GPS units.
https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin

I will try them in Europe next time *ah! what a wish!). The
last time I looked into them, they were not that good. But,
that was several years ago. Since the Western Europe map
that I got from Garmin has been pretty good for about five
years, I have not looked into alternatives.
Thanks for the the hint. I will certainly give it a shot on my
next trip .... wherever it may be.

I found this page interesting


https://noplacelikeoutside.be/en/how-to-install-free-maps-on-garmin-gps-openstreetmap/

because region maps are offered and typical European
vacations involve more than one country. It would be
really fantastuc if one could define one's own region!
Some years back we did a trip covering the area in the
circle centred on Basel with a radius of about 150 km.
Took in Alsace, the Schawarzwald and the Bernese
Oberland. Having the Garmin Western Europe map made
locating hotels deep in the Schwarzwald trivial. As we
make early trips (alas not in 2020), the map has mostly
paid itself off.

If one could only choose a rectangle covering the area
of interest and click ..... :-)

[The Real Bev]

Post by Nikolaj Lazic

Post by John Henderson

Post by The Real Bev
I haven't used my Garmin GPS ("with lifetime traffic" as long as you
were plugged in -- the cord acted as an antenna ) for quite a while.
Was it that unit that said "recalculating" when you defied its
instructions, was it all the other car-GPS units, and did google maps
ever use it?

Garmin GPSs certainly do say "recalculating".
I can't say for google used as a GPS unit, as I'm still resisting society's
demand that I own a smartphone.

I rarely use mine as a phone. It's mostly a camera, with occasional use
as a Scrabble game. No data plan, so I can only use most of its
'features' at home or when sufficiently close to a free hotspot.

Post by Nikolaj Lazic
Osmand on android phone is a better solution.

Unfortunately it's a real memory hog.

[Nikolaj Lazic]

Dana Mon, 1 Feb 2021 11:44:25 -0800, The Real Bev <***@gmail.com> napis'o:
[snip]

Post by The Real Bev

Post by Nikolaj Lazic
Osmand on android phone is a better solution.

Unfortunately it's a real memory hog.

Yup. Maps are huge! I love detailed maps!
It uses openstreetmap.org as a source.
And if you correct something on the map it gets into osmand
within a week.

[Frank]

Dana Mon, 01 Feb 2021 07:19:17 +1100, John Henderson

Post by John Henderson

Post by The Real Bev
I haven't used my Garmin GPS ("with lifetime traffic" as long as you
were plugged in -- the cord acted as an antenna ) for quite a while.
Was it that unit that said "recalculating" when you defied its
instructions, was it all the other car-GPS units, and did google maps
ever use it?

Garmin GPSs certainly do say "recalculating".
I can't say for google used as a GPS unit, as I'm still resisting society's
demand that I own a smartphone.

I rarely use mine as a phone.  It's mostly a camera, with occasional use
as a Scrabble game.  No data plan, so I can only use most of its
'features' at home or when sufficiently close to a free hotspot.

Osmand on android phone is a better solution.

Unfortunately it's a real memory hog.

I have a Tracfone flip phone which is only used as a phone. Also seldom
use my gps. Depending on circumstances what others do. No sense for a
retiree like myself to have all the bells and whistles of a smart phone,
and pay $100/month if I seldom use it.

[Nikolaj Lazic]

Dana Tue, 2 Feb 2021 10:07:14 -0500, Frank <"frank "@frank.net> napis'o:
[snip]

Post by Frank
I have a Tracfone flip phone which is only used as a phone. Also seldom
use my gps. Depending on circumstances what others do. No sense for a
retiree like myself to have all the bells and whistles of a smart phone,
and pay $100/month if I seldom use it.

I use my android phone and also android tablet without sim card.
Use these only as a portable computer. Or GPS tracker. Or camera.
Only connected with Wifi if available.
If I need mobile connection I insert SIM card.
But usually not needed.

[Frank]

Post by Nikolaj Lazic
[snip]

Post by Frank
I have a Tracfone flip phone which is only used as a phone. Also seldom
use my gps. Depending on circumstances what others do. No sense for a
retiree like myself to have all the bells and whistles of a smart phone,
and pay $100/month if I seldom use it.

I use my android phone and also android tablet without sim card.
Use these only as a portable computer. Or GPS tracker. Or camera.
Only connected with Wifi if available.
If I need mobile connection I insert SIM card.
But usually not needed.

I have an android tablet so I guess I could use a gps ap on it. My
older gps with lifetime maps and traffic works fine though.