Thread: N95 8GB and GPS
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Old December 6th, 2007, 04:26 AM
Chris Blunt
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Default N95 8GB and GPS

On Wed, 5 Dec 2007 13:41:15 +0100, "Cor" <blabla@blablabla.bljuv>
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>Chris Blunt wrote:
>> The software comes pre-installed.
>>
>> The maps are downloadable free of charge from the Nokia web site and
>> can be loaded with Nokia's Maploader software. If you don't pre-load
>> the map for the area you are in, the software will download the
>> appropriate sections of the map "over the air" once the GPS has got a
>> fix on your location.

>
>Is it possible to use other software/maps than the ones provided by Nokia?
>Where can I see the list of maps available?


There are a few alternatives around.

My favourite is Google Maps, which uses the N95 internal GPS to
determine your location and then displays an aerial/satellite image of
that area. In fact I probably use Google Maps more often because
Nokia's maps of my area are of such poor quality.

Chris
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