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dragonjo8 · 06-26-2006, 06:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidKernel

I've been disappointed by the way maps look on PC GPS software.. I wish they made them look like they do on the PPC variants (for instance.. OnCourse Navigator looks awesome, while Routis maps looks weird).

I personally hate how narrow in width the streets are on the map. Impossible to see.

On-Course Navigator 5 is a very nice looking application (the roads don't look jagged) and I seriously considered purchasing it, however, it has a major flaw (or at least it did when I was shopping around). It does not show street names in 3D view (not sure if they have since added this feature). Since I use 3D view quite a bit, this was a major deal breaker for me.

I have used TomTom in the past, however I didn't much care for its color schemes. Plus the fact it is a PDA only application (at present) is a deal breaker for my upcoming move from a PDA based system to a UMPC system.

I went with iGuidance because of all the customization (color schemes, wider streets, etc.) that can be done to it. With version 3, they have improved the graphics to the point of being equal to what is viewed with On-Course. In my opinion, iGuidance has the right blend of form, function, and appearance when compared to everything else out there.

06-26-2006, 06:22 PM	#21
dragonjo8 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 51	Quote: Originally Posted by LiquidKernel I've been disappointed by the way maps look on PC GPS software.. I wish they made them look like they do on the PPC variants (for instance.. OnCourse Navigator looks awesome, while Routis maps looks weird). I personally hate how narrow in width the streets are on the map. Impossible to see. On-Course Navigator 5 is a very nice looking application (the roads don't look jagged) and I seriously considered purchasing it, however, it has a major flaw (or at least it did when I was shopping around). It does not show street names in 3D view (not sure if they have since added this feature). Since I use 3D view quite a bit, this was a major deal breaker for me. I have used TomTom in the past, however I didn't much care for its color schemes. Plus the fact it is a PDA only application (at present) is a deal breaker for my upcoming move from a PDA based system to a UMPC system. I went with iGuidance because of all the customization (color schemes, wider streets, etc.) that can be done to it. With version 3, they have improved the graphics to the point of being equal to what is viewed with On-Course. In my opinion, iGuidance has the right blend of form, function, and appearance when compared to everything else out there.