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Forum: Nokia N9 / N950 2011-12-27, 16:34
Replies: 24
Views: 6,960
Posted By racerex
Re: Would an N9 fit my needs?

Google Maps now pre-caches routes and map data. So if you lose a signal you're still ok and in addition it can re-route offline.

I've tried using Nokia maps extensively while abroad. All the...
Forum: Nokia N9 / N950 2011-12-27, 06:50
Replies: 24
Views: 6,960
Posted By racerex
Re: Would an N9 fit my needs?

THIS x 10000! You hit the nail on the head. Nokia Map's search algorithm is a joke compared to Google Map's search. I've had an E72, N8, E6, and N9 along with a Droid X and Droid X2 so I speak...
Forum: Nokia N9 / N950 2011-12-27, 06:42
Replies: 24
Views: 6,960
Posted By racerex
Re: Would an N9 fit my needs?

OP requested "navigation with voice" so I assume it's important for him.
Forum: Nokia N9 / N950 2011-12-27, 04:48
Replies: 24
Views: 6,960
Posted By racerex
Re: Would an N9 fit my needs?

Drive navigation has voice but no street names. This was a deal breaker for me and I returned the phone. It's really a shame.
Forum: Nokia N9 / N950 2011-12-16, 19:52
Replies: 21
Views: 9,283
Posted By racerex
Re: Latest Google Maps

Regardless of the database accuracy, Google's search in their maps makes Nokia maps look like child's play. I think it's a matter of time before Microsoft buys Nokia's maps division. Let's face it,...
Forum: Nokia N9 / N950 2011-12-12, 07:52
Replies: 100
Views: 36,396
Posted By racerex
Re: nokia n9 vs the real world. - a realistic out of the box experience review

I've had the N9 for a week now but unfortunately I'm sending it back. I love the hardware, interface, and stability.
However, the GPS is very weak in two ways...

1. The N9 constantly loses...
Forum: MeeGo / Harmattan 2011-12-07, 06:19
Replies: 1,083
Views: 625,017
Posted By racerex
Re: N9 owners: answer questions & get help!

Did you find the version with street names? I can't seem to find it.
Forum: Applications 2011-12-06, 23:35
Replies: 2
Views: 2,292
Posted By racerex
Re: N9: no street names for voice guided navigation??

any news or rumors if they will add street names to navigation? this is a critical feature when driving.
Forum: Applications 2011-12-05, 22:37
Replies: 2
Views: 2,292
Posted By racerex
N9: no street names for voice guided navigation??

I am coming from an E6 which had English voice guided navigation (included street names) for both walking and driving.

On the N9 though it seems that for driving navigation there are no street...
Forum: MeeGo / Harmattan 2011-12-04, 21:10
Replies: 80
Views: 61,681
Posted By racerex
Re: flashing pr 1.1 from Navifirm for N9 - Screen Shots Updated

The flashing worked for me. I had a Starhub branded black 64GB (Singapore 059L3V7). Just like Drekkie (earlier in the thread), I successfully debranded it by flashing with the Central Europe PR1.1...
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