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Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6300

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

phone sat nav

before you all shoot me down in flames ......I'm getting another Blackberry (Passport)....

but the question is this;

I have no issues in using this in the UK as a sat nav BUT....

how will I get on using this in Europe (Spain / France) without incurring bills (or at least big ones) ?

cheers

Wayne

22nd Jul 2015 1:30pm

Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

I believe the Passport has gps which does not require wi fi or roaming charges, just need to take the phone charger

http://docs.blackberry.com/en/smartphone_u...923117.jsp

22nd Jul 2015 4:10pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6300

It does have gps but I think it requires the network to get the route in the first place?

22nd Jul 2015 6:21pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2656

Get an app that has the mapping data stored locally and then it'll just work like a traditional satnav.

22nd Jul 2015 7:04pm

Spookytooth

Member Since: 19 Jan 2014
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 202

You only need to be connected to download your chosen app and to download which countries maps you want to store on your passport (eg Western Europe). You do all this before you leave home. You do not then need wifi data when navigating in say Western Europe, your built in gps linked to your chosen app will do the rest

22nd Jul 2015 7:38pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

Buy a proper sat nav , you tight git

22nd Jul 2015 7:51pm

couplands

Member Since: 31 Aug 2011
Location: Peak District & Cornwall
Posts: 1826

CoPilot is a great Sat Nav app for phones (and tablets).

You download the maps (all of Europe in my case) at home then you don't need any data connection while using the app.

Not sure if its available for Blackberry though.

cheers

simon

Edit: just checked their site and it seems no Blackberry...

http://copilotgps.com/uk/

22nd Jul 2015 7:53pm

RustyM

Member Since: 28 Oct 2013
Location: Africa/The Med
Posts: 222

2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey

Mapfactor Navigator is a free application, you can download the whole world and it is based on open street maps so all free, unless you buy the TomTom maps for it. http://navigatorfree.mapfactor.com/en/download/ well worth a look

90 & Wolf
110 XS
Previously owned SI SII SIIa SIII & Light weight (air portable)

22nd Jul 2015 8:06pm

Buz

Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
Location: Forest of Dean
Posts: 238

1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Barolo Black

couplands wrote:
CoPilot is a great Sat Nav app for phones (and tablets).

You download the maps (all of Europe in my case) at home then you don't need any data connection while using the app.

Not sure if its available for Blackberry though.

cheers

simon

Edit: just checked their site and it seems no Blackberry...
http://copilotgps.com/uk/

Used co-pilot for the 1st time this weekend....very good for a freebie....it also monitors traffic levels on your route and advises you if you need to re-route (this probably uses a bit of data though)

22nd Jul 2015 9:20pm

pumaxs

Member Since: 18 Jul 2012
Location: Bath
Posts: 180

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

I've got Navmii satnav loaded onto my 4g + wifi iPad Mini, and that worked well in France.
I've downloaded maps for UK&ROI, France + Spain, which are connected, so you can plan a route across France & into Spain, with waypoints.
Their maps also work well offline, contain decent levels of detail, & will get you back on route if you take a wrong turn.
Whilst Google Maps allows you to save offline maps, I found that it sometimes lacked detail at junctions, which made it difficult to orientate myself and make the correct turn.
It also won't direct you back on route - You will just see the displayed route & your locating arrow floating about to the side.
As a final thought, I would suggest that you still obtain + carry paper maps for the areas that you intend to visit, as satnav is not infallible.
Michelin's "Grands Itineraires France 2015" is brilliant for navigating across France, as it only shows the principal roads that you will need.
Their 1:150,000 maps for France, and 1:250,000 maps for Spain, are also great.
Waterstones carry a good range in their UK stores.
The "Institut Geographique National" (IGN) 1:25,000 maps of France really get into the finer detail.
These are readily available in French service stations & supermarkets.
Hope this helps.

'57 Defender 110 XS Station Wagon 2.4tdci

23rd Jul 2015 7:33am

Cupboard

Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 2971

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey

I use Here Maps, work really well for offline mapping in the UK (it does abroad too)

23rd Jul 2015 12:35pm

Caterham

Member Since: 06 Nov 2008
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 6300

thanks guys - another job for the weekend now I've got the phone.

munch90.....can't afford a proper satnav as all my money has gone on the motor !

31st Jul 2015 12:24pm

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