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lola Lifetime Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2006 Posts: 146
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: Linking up with other countries equivalents |
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Allan_whoops wrote: | How about 'twinning' with the equivalent in other countries such as France (GPSPassion). Their POIs were extremely useful when travelling through France for 3 weeks. I downloaded Hypermarkets (Petrol), dealers etc. Plus they have a more comprehensive database of speed cameras (which is paid for) including mobile sites. |
Brilliant - been looking for this for ages. Off to France on Friday.
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gardenshed Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 05, 2007 Posts: 466
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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they are a very good site, i find the help there invaluable at times |
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BigPerk Frequent Visitor
Joined: Sep 06, 2006 Posts: 1618 Location: East Hertfordshire
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Agree 100%.
Some while since I had a look there - "http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?topic_id=51627"
looks a very interesting thread for (mainly camera) POIs in European countries. It actually includes a reference to PGPSW so a bit of twinning seems to going on already!
I'll have a closer look to see what else has happened there recently.
(WHOOPS - just realised I've gone off-topic Sorry) _________________ David
(Navigon 70 Live, Nuvi 360) |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:52 pm Post subject: |
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We've always enjoyed an excellent relationship with GpsPasSion and are constantly discussing ways we can work together so that's one tick in the box then _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Mullet Frequent Visitor
Joined: Dec 12, 2005 Posts: 1051
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 12:23 am Post subject: |
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Darren, you may want to advise GpsPasSion to update your url. The link here is the old? pocketgps .co.uk although it does reach here (would that have any effect on Google rankings?), and they state a monthly sub is still available.
Not sure if their database is free or not, but it is unfortunate that theirs gets regular attention in dodgy places since PGPSW clamped down on piracy. |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:45 am Post subject: |
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Their database is fee based as well and they have the same issues we face as regards piracy.
I'll mention this to them, thanks, _________________ Darren Griffin |
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BigPerk Frequent Visitor
Joined: Sep 06, 2006 Posts: 1618 Location: East Hertfordshire
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Another bit of (slightly incorrect) "twinning". I have just seen in PoiEdit a link to this site, together with a very brief description of the database - but it says, for example, that you don't differentiate between camera types!
I found it when I went into the maps section and then into the download UK maps bit.
Maybe another bit of clarification/correction is called for here!(Still, another tick!) _________________ David
(Navigon 70 Live, Nuvi 360) |
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Roydaboy Lifetime Member
Joined: May 12, 2008 Posts: 36 Location: Northwest England
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject: Suggestion from a newb |
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Hi all, have been lurking on this site for a v long time, it's great site, absolute gold mine of info. I thought it's about time I contributed a thought, for what it's worth.
As your asking for suggestions, how about a "roadworks" POI file ?
With all those pairs of eyeballs out there everyday, it may be possible to accumulate a lot of data.
Dunno if this is actually viable, I'm guessing that there may be a certain amount of lag between members sending in locations and the data being made available as a download. The lag being caused by someone having to compile all the locations and weed out duplicates etc etc, before uploading it to the website. This may mean it would only work for major roadworks and contraflows etc. Also it may not be financially viable for the same reason
If it was do-able you could then have a warning at whatever distance you choose before hitting roadworks.
Just a thought. |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:52 pm Post subject: Re: Suggestion from a newb |
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Roydaboy wrote: | As your asking for suggestions, how about a "roadworks" POI file ? | Hmm - I can't see this workable. You make the point about time lag from report to publication. There's also the time that roadworks last - say a member reports roadworks but they only last for a day or two? Or the roadworks which last long enough, if members use the information to avoid them, they won't ever go past them to be able to report they've ended!!
Before anyone suggests using info from the Highway Authorities - I used to be part of "Highway Authorities" and with the best will in the world, the reporting we did to the local radio was very hit and miss - each division was supposed to ring into County Hall with information by a certain time each day or week - it really wasn't a top priority though, so often was either late or completely forgotten. Not long ago, we had a part of the A36 closed locally for 3 months. At first it was mentioned in the morning traffic news on TV and radio, but after not very long, it disappeared from boredom, I suppose.
Nice idea, but I don't see how it could work (and we simply don't have the staff anyway). _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
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Roydaboy Lifetime Member
Joined: May 12, 2008 Posts: 36 Location: Northwest England
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Hi DennisN
"if members use the information to avoid them, they won't ever go past them to be able to report they've ended!! "
Ha ha! good point.
You have confirmed my doubts about the idea, but it was just an idea.
At least I've lost my posting vir***ity. Huzzah |
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MaFt Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 15150 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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as well, there aren't any devices that have an 'avoid poi' function that i am aware of so it'd be a manual task to reroute!
still, a good suggestion once manufacturers get their acts together ;)
MaFt |
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Sallet Occasional Visitor
Joined: Feb 11, 2004 Posts: 46
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Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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Just a quick one, and it may have already been requested but is there any chance that the file names of the downloaded databases for speed cameras be more meaningful eg CAMiGoUKConsol170708.zip?
I know one can rename them as they are saved but as I have several programs such as TomTom6, iGo8 etc and I often download several versions, it can get quite confusing. |
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Captain_Eric Occasional Visitor
Joined: Aug 03, 2006 Posts: 51
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject: Make it mobile |
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These days, I access the web via my mobile phone as much as I do from a PC.
So, make pocketgpsworld a mobile app, one that can be viewed from a phone.
2 cents . . . |
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RobBrady Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2718 Location: Chelmsford, UK
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Make it mobile |
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Captain_Eric wrote: | These days, I access the web via my mobile phone as much as I do from a PC.
So, make pocketgpsworld a mobile app, one that can be viewed from a phone.
2 cents . . . |
2 cents well spent It is something we are indeed considering for the future. At the moment I'm afraid the only thing that comes close are the cut down fast loading front page news story pages . _________________ Robert Brady |
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stoker Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 25, 2005 Posts: 9
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Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:50 am Post subject: Road Closures |
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I can't keep track of all the advance warnings of road closures that I see. I know that there is a database of these
Click Here
URL TRuncated by PaulB2005
but its structured by County.
Is it possible to integrate this info with Sat Nav routing or via traffic feed? |
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