Maps/GPS

[BFish]

have an old 2610 (guess that's obvious). still works. since i'm up to date on PDA's would like to use my iphone 6 as a back up. can route google maps on my laptop, but seem to have an issue with waypoints on the iphone. other than that it works fine as a gps type directional device. guess it's the quasi route customization i'd like to be able to do on the phone.

 

any advice, other gps apps, etc??

 

thanks.

[szurszewski]

I've tried a few - currenlty working pocket earth. I have been using my iPad to customize routes, mostly to see if I could and because it's easier than doing it on the phone. It will off reroutes and turn by turn voice, is pretty easy to alter routes and easy to send/store/save. Also lets you decide if you want to download each route for offline use - I think you can also pay to download whole states/countries for offline use.

 

 

[BFish]

can a route be loaded or transferred to the iphone?

[szurszewski]

Yes - I build them on my iPad and use my phone for Nav. It will also let you laod most any route/gps file using the app on the phone.

[mickeym3]

Pocket Earth if you're wanting waypoints and such, with unlimited data plan and decent coverage its nice to just rely on Google Maps turn by turn directions.

[walton66]

I also use pocket earth creating routes on my iPad and transferring them to my iPhone which I use in place of a GPS device. All the maps are stored on the phone so there is minimal data use. Bluetooth to the Sena device on my helmet for instructions, music, etc..

[BFish]

thanks to all.