Robert, Navigon only receives map updates when the app is updated. If you want the most current maps possible, the Garmin app is the way to go. I have not tried Tom TOm, but I find the Garmin interface to be a bit better than Navigon; however, both apps are quite good. I know the most recent version of the Garmin software apparently includes improvements for accessibility, but not sure what exactly those are. I believe either will meet your needs and it may come down to which interface you prefer and if you can live with the data use of Garmin with the understanding the tradeoff is in more current map data. I again cannot speak about Tom TOm since I have never used it. I think the reason you hear more about Navigon and TOm TOm is simply that both have been around a bit longer on the iOS platform.
hth, Scott On Feb 10, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Robert Hooper wrote: > Before even getting into the question I wish to ask on this post, let me stop > and acknowledge that I am indeed aware of the fact that the word “best”, so > often used, is just a four letter word incapable of nearly anything. With > that being said, I will be receiving my iPhone tomorrow and wish to fill it > full of delicious apps. I would like one of the apps to be a GPS package. > At this point, I have arrived at three possible conclusions > via friends, this list, and the Applevis web site. I am considering the > Garmin app, Navigon, and Tomtom, the latter mainly because I hear it’s > accessible and the primary rival to Navigon. What are the benefits for each > app? Why should I choose one over the other? I know that the Garmin app > doesn’t locally store map information and the maps are constantly updated as > well as traffic and weather information. How does Navigon compete with this? > Are there updates to Navigon’s maps? Does it provide the same type of > information? And what of Tomtom? Does it store maps locally or are they > accessed remotely like Garmin? > Another reason I am undecided is that Garmin looks the most impressive, yet > it is only ever Tomtom and Navigon about which I hear—so is there some > drawback to Garmin which prevents it from competing on the same level? I read > on the Applevis web site that Garmin is very accessible, as well as Navigon. > Any information is welcome—if I have to have multiple solutions, I guess I > could do that, but it would be much easier just to depend on one. > Finally, does it really matter that much which app I decide to use? Is one > essentially as good as the other? Any input would be appreciated—no matter > how lengthy (I would even prefer lengthy <smile>). > Thanks, > Robert Hooper > [email protected] > The Ohio State University > 553 Morrill Tower > 1900 Cannon Drive > Columbus, Ohio 43210 > (740) 856-9435 > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
