PPC – But no navigation software

gangalee

I am a Class 1 Container driver and I use a laptop based system at work for navigation. I bought an HP 2190 PPC and at present I have no navigation software for it. I bought it with the aim of eventually replacing my laptop system, but none of the current crop of PPC navigation software reaches the professional standard I require.

The ideal software would meet the following specifications:

1. Import speed camera data, & see graphical representation of them on the map.

2. Import other custom poi’s i.e. low bridges, truck stops, ect & see graphical representation of them on the map.

3. All Poi's to be alerted with wav files or equivalent. (Custom sound for each section)

4. Adjustable/Customisable route generation to prefer certain types of road.

5. Block roads/area feature (that stays blocked until you unblock it)

6. Multiple waypoints feature (chosen by point clicking on the map)

7. Preview route feature (so you can check the route before you travel)

8. 7 digit post code search, search by road name, area,

9. Ability to switch re-routing off if not required.

10. Avoid poi feature (ability to avoid selectable poi on-route i.e. low bridges ect)

At present most software can do SOME, but NONE can do ALL of the features above, In fact the closest is Tom-Tom 5.1 but points 6, 8, 9 & 3 to a certain extent are an issue in my opinion.

What software are you guys using? & how does your software stand up to the rigors of trucking?
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Gangalee
LGV Class 1, Garmin Streetpilot 2720
Mapsource 2010
Lowbridge-Speed Camera Data

andytl · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 12, 2006 Posts: 1

Hi most of what you want can be done with tomtom 5.1 number 10 on your list may not be possible though but you can set a distance from say a bridge height restriction for a few miles away so giving plenty of warning to take a different route .I am at present doing lgv training so cant say I have used it for that purpose but I have all the poi's like bridge heights speed cams with voice warnings and it works fine for me.

gangalee · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 8:58 pm Post subject:

andytl wrote:

alix776 · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:16 pm Post subject:

if you use the itinery planner you can add extra way points

i do containers myself and tt5 is fine for me even on multidrop curtain siders i just have quick look at the route on the aa truckers atlas before setting off usually i tend to know how to get get to most places bridges arent really a problem either and we always have a high cubes on with a denison slider my motor has high fifth wheel height im very near 15 foot

poi warnings can be extended also in tt5 roads can be avoided from the the route

also it only takes usually for me one via poit to get t5 to route me the way i want to go multiple way point can be an advantage but for one hit boxes one way point will usually do

at the moment nothing around will avoid a poi what yuo really want it tt3 but it has no postcode serch unless you get an ad on program you can permanently block roads also poi warning takes a secondary program personally i go for tt5 or infomap navigator

im not that keen on the routing of infomap and the program seams slow to respond as well it has poi warning

iGO

this is my favorite at the moment but it has no poi wanings though i understand this is on the way at some point im not sure when though and with a little playing a round you can set the routing up to take you the way you would normally go using the slider. has all the featurs of tt5 but as said not poi warning yet
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neil01 · Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:21 pm Post subject:

A mate who drives trucks for a living, has used both CoPilot and TomTom, he prefers CoPilot.

gangalee · Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 12:24 am Post subject:

Thanks for your reply. The reason I am making various enquiries about products is I am seriously thinking about working via an agency, & humping a laptop around between various trucks is not very appealing

gangalee · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 4:03 pm Post subject:

Been doing some research over the last week to see if I could get software that meets the specification I need. I don’t think any software is available For the PPC,. But there seems to be a standalone Garmin unit that seems to fit the bill. It’s Garmin’s Streetpilot 2750 or 2850. The quotes below are taken from various reputable sources available on the net. I would be grateful if any one could add to these comments preferably from personal experience

gangalee · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 7:00 pm Post subject:

Sorry! my mistake,the model number should be garmin street pilot 2720 & 2820 respectively
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Gangalee
LGV Class 1, Garmin Streetpilot 2720
Mapsource 2010
Lowbridge-Speed Camera Data

darrenwright · Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:38 pm Post subject:

I am doing agency driving at the moment & the truck changes a few times a week depending on who & where your driving from.
I use a navman icn520 & downloaded the lowbridges onto it, I also check the route on my AA atlas map before leaving the depots.

the navman is a good aid & easy & compact so you can move it from truck to truck or at the end of the day

Skippy · Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 1:58 pm Post subject:

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