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Smartphone Sat Nav App That Does Not Need Internet

Gudheart @gudheart (12659) 28 Nov 15

I want a smartphone Sat Nav app that does not require internet or wifi to use. So far I have come across only Scout that enables this but again it uses internet for most of its functions so it would be useless to use unless I pre...

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Got GPS/Satnav?

ShepherdSpy @ShepherdSpy (8544) • Omagh, Northern Ireland 5 Oct 12

My new phone has Google Maps and GPS,and I took it out in the car for the first time yesterday to try it out. I opted to go to my usual supermarket,so gave it the details.it seemed to show all the side turnings off the main...

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Satnav/GPS Tales wanted!

ShepherdSpy @ShepherdSpy (8544) • Omagh, Northern Ireland 8 Jan 09

Do you have a GPS/Satnav Unit in your car? Has it ever taken you off into the wild when you've asked it to take a Shortcut? I'd accidentally set mine on the "Shortest route" setting this evening on the way home,and a more rutted...

Do you ask for directions when driving?

Wizzywig @Wizzywig (7847) 3 Aug 08

I know its a sort of standing joke that men wont ask for directions but, will you? Or do you just trust your SatNav? I don't have one - I usually check the RAC routefinder, compare it with my map and then work out my own route. If...

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Do you use Sat Navigation when driving to somewhere new?

otleymorgan @otleymorgan (42) 11 Apr 08

Do you use a sat nav to help you get from A to B when driving? Do you find it helpful on your journey? Does it save time in your opinion? Which type of sat nav do you use? If you don't have one, why not? Would you like...

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Do you get SATNAV blind?

chris1314 @chris1314 (784) 10 Apr 08

Where you dont even look at the mpa before you leave for a long journey? You just simply follow the satnav? My dad said that he does this a lot, doesnt even bother with the map anymore, and 99% of the time it works! ......

Road Atlas or Satanav in Race to the Finish?

zipzipzop @zipzipzop (418) • China 3 May 07

In a battle between old-fashioned brain-power and cutting-edge technology a popular satelilite navigation system was beaten by a passenger armed with a humble road atlas in a test race by Which? The consumer magazine said a road...