Garmin GPS replacement app

[Immortal Lobster]

I've been using Garmin nuvi gps' for a long time now, lived having a dedicated unit. My current device is the nulink 1695, but it seems att has started turning out the lights. I'm no longer getting traffic data, and it's time to get a replacement. I have tried several of the free apps, and frankly, their not living up to the nuvi. I've got my eyes on both the Garmin street pilot app and the navigon apps, but they are pricey, and have either limited trials or no trial. Can someone who has used them give me some ideas how they operate? Reliable? Similarity to the nuvi?

I've looked at me nuvis, but they twitter two things for days transfer now, a Bluetooth connection (so hands free with the car is out), and the Garmin smart phone link app(ios/android). I've emailed Garmin about getting a windows phone app, the people in customer service seemed to have little intention of getting my request to where it needed to be.

I've invested$20 into copilot thus far, and only used it on short drives, it's ok, but doesn't quite live up to my nuvi imo.

Thanks for any help/guidance on this.

 

[mozman68]

I wouldn't waste your time....Garmin is making their money on devices, not their software...at least for now.

I'm surprised they don't make the switch to provide their awesome mapping software as a billable app on iOS, Android and WP. Honestly, after using CoPilot for a couple of weeks, I think it is just as good as any Garmin app would be for a phone. I'm going to use it on a long trip this weekend, but will continue to use Waze for my daily commute.

 

[Immortal Lobster]

Problem is.... For me to use their service, I need an app! they have made their devices reliant on the one thing that may put their devices in jeopardy... Bad business decisions aside.... I can't justify buying a $300+ device that requires an app on a phone to communicate traffic data!

 

[Kevin Rush]

The Navigon app, the Navigon Company is owned by Garmin. Both Garmin and Navigon purchase their maps from NAVTEQ, a Nokia Company.

 

[mozman68]

The Navigon app, the Navigon Company is owned by Garmin. Both Garmin and Navigon purchase their maps from NAVTEQ, a Nokia Company.

But that means nothing if the interface and features utilizing that data is crap....

 

[Kevin Rush]

But that means nothing if the interface and features utilizing that data is crap....

Give the Windows Phone Navigon app an honest and thorough try. The user interface is great for me. Lots of features and options including route options.

Best wishes.

 

[mozman68]

Give the Windows Phone Navigon app an honest and thorough try. The user interface is great for me. Lots of features and options including route options.

Best wishes.

$50 to TRY something? There are so many others that are cheaper or free and simply "good enough." I'm sticking with Waze for now....