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(More customer reviews)I bought a $170 Belkin Bluetooth GPS last year.The bundled software is quite useful but the map display is not detailed (doesn't include rivers, water bodies and parks) enough in compare with MS Pocket streets.It forced me to put both programs in my PDA.One day I cut into the website of iGuidance and found its user interface is almost the same as Belkin's. So I learned that Belkin's software is OEM from iGuidance (Rev 1.1?)
The best of iGuidance: very clear voice guidance.
It advises you about the next turn many times -- a few miles away, 2000 feet, and 200 feet (when you must turn right away).I once tried DeLorme, it told me only once -- many miles away and that's it!I only need my ears when driving with iGuidance. It's good for the safety of everybody. If I miss a turn, it will re-calculate new route and tell me what to do immediately. No panic.
The improvement of iGuidance 2.1.2 over 1.1
The map details now rival that of MS pocket streets but w/o railroads. I think railroad is a useful landmark for location reference. The connection to Bluetooth GPS receiver is also improved.It takes much less "clicks" to hook up Bluetooth GPS now.The map data is updated. I can see newly built highway exit added.
The map details of MS pocket streets are still the best.But the MS has two fatal shortcomings.
1. No Voice Guidance.Can you keep staring at the PDA display while driving?
2. It locks up from time to time. The MS program will freeze the PDA and you must reset the PDA to get it back.I've never experienced similar problem with iGuidance.
The "points of interest search according to your current location" feature of iGuidance is also better than that of MS.
What's bad about iGuidance?
Lack of routing options.
Doesn't support voice commands.
In short, iGuidance is a no-frill but useful tool.
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Product Description:
iGuidance Navigation Software 2 - Rayming iGuidance intelligent GPS navigation software- Intelligent GPS Navigation software supports both laptops and pocket PC's for in-vehicle navigation. Provides real-time routing with turn-by-turn voice and visual prompts. Easily enter a destination or search by points of interest. Dynamic reroute and detour options. Nationwide coverage.- North American edition- Includes laptop, pocket PC, UMPC, and car PC versions- Dynamic reroute- Turn-by-turn directions- Voice and visual guidance- Detour and stopover options- Multiple waypoint itinerary- Geo-features and 3D views- NAVTEQ digital maps- Large menu buttonsRAYIGUIDE
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