IGuidance 2.0... WOW - Page 6

mobileh1 · 07-16-2004, 01:08 PM

I dont get this at all? You are happy to $100 or whatever for your CPU, another few hundred on drives and memory etc, but when it comes to software some people think it should just be free? The people that write the software have to eat too you know (like me!)

Quote: Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

you guys suck, I was all about nabbing the software, and I still beleive $100 is WAY too much for the software. especailly after $100 for streetatlas and the delorm unit.

but now im convinced that I really need to buy it, that supporting the company is more important than going out to a couple nice restorants for a month.

man, $100 is so much for software I use as seldom as I would.....

damn you, morality and ethics!

any brick and mortar stores that sell it? or am I stuck buying online?

hd54321 · 07-16-2004, 01:11 PM

Buy it at semsons.com for less than $90+ S/H. The software is $99 and you get a 10% discount for being a member of gpspassion.com.

-HD

cyber · 07-16-2004, 01:39 PM

I understand the need for purchasing software as much as anyone since I'm currently a senior CS student, but in the same breath I want to try something before I fork out the cash for it. With hardware you know what your getting before you buy it. How many of us are confused about how our stick of memory is going to function? Software is a different creature and should be treated as such...my .02

veetid · 07-16-2004, 01:42 PM

nice avatar

jpelzer · 07-16-2004, 01:51 PM

Yeah, that avatar makes me feel funny...

Just ordered v2... I've been using Routis, but since they're taking their sweet time with v2, I went with iGuidance. Can't wait to try it out!

rgardjr · 07-16-2004, 02:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hd54321

Buy it at semsons.com for less than $90+ S/H. The software is $99 and you get a 10% discount for being a member of gpspassion.com.

-HD

I thought you had to donate $10 to gpspassion.com to ge the 10% discount.

Quote:

) Access to special Club Member discounts:

A donation of:
- $10 - one (1) discount of your choice (or 10 euros if you're located in Europe)
- $15 - Two (2) discounts of your choice (or 15 euros if you're located in Europe)

But on the good news side MikeH was asking about an SDK for iguidance over on the message boards and according to the iNav rep:

Quote:

iNav_Product

33 Posts
Posted - 07/13/2004 : 07:55:53
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It's being developed.

So the future looks good for having a customizable GPS program to integrate into all of the great frontends people have put together.

hd54321 · 07-16-2004, 02:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rgardjr

I thought you had to donate $10 to gpspassion.com to ge the 10% discount.

Yes you do but, you can get around it by just calling up and placing the order with semsons over the phone. Just tell them you are a gpspassion.com member and they will apply the discount. Make sure to be registered in the gpspassion.com forums prior to placing the order.

I did this once and they gladly applied the 10% discount.

-HD

rgardjr · 07-16-2004, 02:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hd54321

Yes you do but, you can get around it by just calling up and placing the order with semsons over the phone. Just tell them you are a gpspassion.com member and they will apply the discount. Make sure to be registered in the gpspassion.com forums prior to placing the order.

I did this once and they gladly applied the 10% discount.

-HD

Thanks for the heads up!!!

Is there a typical licensing setup for applications developed from an SDK? Say I buy I-Guidance 2.0 and someone from MP3car.com writes a customized version. By owning I-Guidance does that mean I can also run the program written based on it's SDK? Educate me!

wizawuza · 07-16-2004, 02:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cyber

With hardware you know what your getting before you buy it. How many of us are confused about how our stick of memory is going to function? Software is a different creature and should be treated as such...my .02

Also hardware you can return if you don't like it. With rampant copying going on, you can't blame a company for not accepting returned software... so unfortunately trying out without committment is pretty much gone.

kandyman676 · 07-16-2004, 04:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rgardjr

Thanks for the heads up!!!

Is there a typical licensing setup for applications developed from an SDK? Say I buy I-Guidance 2.0 and someone from MP3car.com writes a customized version. By owning I-Guidance does that mean I can also run the program written based on it's SDK? Educate me!

Really do not know on that one. The licencing agreement would have details on that.

Why not just get Routis 2004 SDK version like IGudiance did?

Anyhoo, if the software was sold through one of my work vendors (CDW, PC Connections, Insight) i would of offered to do a group buy since I get a major discounted rate. but they don't sell it, so no group buy

nl4jy · 07-16-2004, 05:15 PM

Lol...for trials...what they should do is having a sale rep (or what ever you want to call them) come to you with the software installed on a laptop with a GPS mouse and drive with you in your car. That way you'll get the feel of the software. ^^V

rgardjr · 07-16-2004, 05:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kandyman676

Why not just get Routis 2004 SDK version like IGudiance did?

I think that the software is actually written by these guys:

http://www.intellinav.com/

And then it's rebadged as Routis, IGuidance and PrymeNav.

dodgetimes2 · 07-16-2004, 06:16 PM

Finally heard back from Delou......
Dear Rob,

Thank you for your interest in the latest version of Routis mapping software.
We will be releasing the new version of Routis in 2-3 weeks; once it is
available, we will be offering it on our website so please check back with us
soon at www.deluoelectronics.com

Or, if you would prefer, you can register at our new website (make sure you
check the box \"I agree to receive notification of any promotions and future
plans!\"), and we will send an email notification to all our registered users
letting them know Routis 2005 is available at our webstore.

We look forward to serving you soon and, as always, we appreciate your
business.

Best regards,
The Deluo Team

dannn · 07-16-2004, 07:22 PM

im all for supporting the devs. i know it is hard work to program these softwares but all the stores where i can buy the software doesnt allow returns if im not satisfied with it. they always have a no return policy on software.

i think im not gonna buy any gps software until i actually get to try it out on my computer in the car.

when i was trying out players for my carputer i thought frodoplayer wasa great interface. i had it all setup the way i wanted it and i was waiting for my touchscreen to come in to install in my car. however after installing everything and going for a test drive i found that FP wasnt great for dirivng and my tatses so i switched to mediaengine which i like a lot better. what you think might be good is not always so until you try it out.

Jove · 07-17-2004, 06:02 AM

I found 2 places that have iGuidance around me. One in NY and one in NJ. Im waiting till they open to call and find out if they have it in stock.

As for the ethics about software, I did'ent bother to lookup any financial records but it seems to me, that from searching thru all the sites looking for local places to buy it, that this company is doing very well for themselves. They do seem to have a very fair upgrade price. I believe that the people who should pay to use this kind of software are the companys that can afford to waste (not waste as in the program sucks) the money on it.

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