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RoyC
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I am sorry Darren if I misrepresented your comments but that was how it read to me.
I agree lets move on but I want to get on to the HGVsolution offering and whether it works and is supportable - does anyone have experience of this company that they can offer - even by PM?
I am aware that Navteq now offer a map data base ( Transport) which allows software vendors to incorporate that data ( road widths, bridge heights, vehicle dimensions etc) into its routing algorithms, but as yet, I am unaware of a successful product based on it and at least one product has been withdrawn prematurely because of technical reasons.
I am aware that HGVsolutions do not attempt to offer a better routing algorithm but it does look like a step forward for those of us who drive larger vehicles.
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| RoyC wrote: | | I want to get on to the HGVsolution offering and whether it works and is supportable |
Why not email them and ask what they do as regards how you would like to use the software they offer.
They seem to offer 2 solutions, standard and pro. £20 or £45, reading their site says 12 months support with 1 month updates for the first year and a small charge for continuing updates.
For £20 what have you got to loose  |
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RoyC
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| Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes I agree - I will do that. |
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Darren
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| Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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| RoyC wrote: | | Yes I agree - I will do that. |
Post back and let us know how you get on?
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mpwilson99
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Why not put £20 towards something more useful!
You will only get what is given free on PocketGPS site but perhaps a few extra bridges and at best.
Good luck.
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RoyC
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Just for the record, I think the HGVSolution is iro £50/£60 rather than £20,so it is an amount that needs thinking about.
I am not so interested in the low bridges but rather the ability to specify my vehicle width and allow it to warn of narrow roads. In any case it would seem to add a bit of extra functionality but perhaps I am wrong. Sadly no one has come forward with any experience to advise.
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Privateer
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| Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Roy,
| RoyC wrote: | | I am not so interested in the low bridges but rather the ability to specify my vehicle width and allow it to warn of narrow roads. |
I can't remember if you use a TomTom or not, but you might want to have a look at the TomTomWork website that offers:
| TomTomWork wrote: | route information specifically designed for trucks, with relevant information like clearance heights and weight restrictions.
The software has new routing algorithms, making it possible for truckers to avoid small town roads and narrow residential areas where possible. Typical truck speeds are taken into account, so truckers get realistic expected arrival times. They can simply enter their vehicle's parameters - measurements, axle weight and total weight - into the software and it will do the rest, maximizing their routes and helping them to avoid 'obstacles' that could delay their arrival. |
I don't know if TomTomWork is aimed more at fleet operators than owner drivers of LGVs but try the website and contact them. They might be able to provide you with a solution.
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RoyC
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Thanks for the TT Work link. I was only recently made aware of this new product but using your link I discover that it is an addon for something else ( more money?) and only runs on TT GO products.
If possible I want something that runs on a mobile platform like a PDA which is how I currently run TT in my Motor Caravan. I have been waiting for CoPIlot to release a 'Transport' version of their PDA product which I was told ( nod nod wink wink) by ALK would be released mid 2008 but it hasn't happened and I hear no sign it will be anytime soon.
I can wait a little longer while I take in all the options.
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| Darren wrote: | | RoyC wrote: | It would be nice to hear more detail than just - 'avoid it'.
Is it using stolen information? |
I'm not the doubtless aggrieved author of the original work but you can draw your own conclusions
Most probably but that's not the point. Download free files from here instead. |
I looked at the link and was surprised to see that there is a directional element to configuration of poiwarner use of pgpsw speed cameras with an angle of approach. Is that just for TomTom or can the principle be applied to Garmin units? |
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| inspiredron wrote: | | I looked at the link and was surprised to see that there is a directional element to configuration of poiwarner use of pgpsw speed cameras with an angle of approach. Is that just for TomTom or can the principle be applied to Garmin units? |
All of the gps units POI-Warner support can be found HERE  |
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