On 10/30/2014 02:03 AM, Carlos E. R. wrote:
Instead of a dedicated car navigator, you could use an Android tablet with gps, probably cheaper and more versatile - because, say, a TomTom navigator (the one I have) is severely lacking in the amount of features it could have in a thriving ecosystem.
There is, IIR, a downloadable local maps feature. I downloaded it for Toronto so I can use my phone for navigating the parks ans and ravines when out walking. It needs GPS and there are few GPS tools that have compass and route planning and markers and speed as well as location & more. Look for "GPS Essentials" for example.
Say, I'm on a long trip, find me a rest place with gas and coffee in the route, or at most 500 meters away. Tell me if they are chains or independents and which. Or tell me of changing weather events on any part of the route, like this route is going to have snow, choose another?
Yes that needs something like the ancillary features of google maps and an internet connection. A phone/tablet is nice for that when out walking but you can do that on a wifi connected laptop as well.
Record my route with speed, height, location, email it to me. Automatically tell somebody of my location or ETA. Gosh, they could do wonders, and they do naught.
You don't need the internet for that. There are many routefinder apps and perhaps some can tie into the phone's SMS. I'll look when I have time. -- In war, three quarters turns on personal character and relations; the balance of manpower and materials counts only for the remaining quarter. - Napoleon I -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org To contact the owner, e-mail: opensuse+owner@opensuse.org