All truckers would not want to find themselves atop their heavy goods vehicles on a hassle. To them, it’s like getting to a dead-end considering the bulk of their HGV and the huge amount of energy to find a different route that allows their transit.
So for every HGV trucker, the question they ask all the time about satellite navigation devices is: “Is it sure to keep me from going to roads unsuitable for my HGV?”
Well, ProNav have always pursued perfecting their truck road routes. It takes into careful details that the satnav for truck drivers helps in avoiding those roads marked in the map data as unsuitable for HGVs. Where there really are no actual width restrictions in the ProNav map data, it still gives low priority to small roads when it calculates any road route. This alone should give any HGV trucker or operator advanced information of the road ahead.
Navteq map data, also used by Garmin and other leading GPS manufacturers, includes many of the roads marked as “unsuitable for HGVs”. This feature proves very helpful. And yet, it does not mean that HGVs should avoid every road and turn marked as “unsuitable for HGVs” This is because many of the marked roads do not really have actual width restriction. It simply means we are relying on the roads known to Navteq and consider the marked road worth double checking.
Still, the data right now that Navteq has always been helpful and handy to its users maneuvering those bulky HGVs. It helps a lot to get a fair warning about the fitness of the road, than getting there and really finding it restricting and difficult to pass.
Navteq has issued a statement that they are welcoming reports of new or missing map data from HGV drivers and everyone else. Like a counter-checking from the people, Navteq solicits for information on roads that are actually fine for HGVs to go through, or if there are optional routes that might be available.
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Truckers perfect mate for a hassle free HGV Transit.
Friday, July 31st, 20092009 ProNav Map Update and software boost.
Thursday, July 30th, 2009
I am constantly on the watch for map and software update, but have never expected a big surprise. So when I came upon the news that ProNav now comes with complete Summer 2009 map and software, it was like the coolest blast there is.
The all new ProNav’s GPSA just added to its feature this helpful map that pledges truckers won’t have to be hassled on the road by being lost. The latest map data from Navteq has just made trucking much easier for many. The “truck data” from Navteq now traces and displays height, weight and show restrictions. These latest update sure helps HGVs and other large vehicles to travel with much ease and at greater speed as it can keep moving while the map data provide them in advance the directions and information they will need.
So who said truckers and drivers of large vehicles need to be super cautious about the factual 15% changes on the road every year? With the ProNav’s highly advanced map data, the journeys are going to be easier, even if the last time a truck have gone down the same road was three years ago!
For the software part, Navevo finally heeded the customers’ want of more accessible changes on the “drive screen”. The ProNav now comes with larger symbols that are much clearer to see in the cab. With this, the map and turn symbols will sure come handy during navigation, wherever the road is.
The even greater news is that the Navevo PNN 200 is much cheaper than any of its competitors. This fact ensures us of saved time and money, which is what we look forward to whenever we get a new device or any purchase for that matter.
Once again, hats off to Navevo for perfecting their routing algorithms and hats off as well to those who are rushing to purchase it.
To learn more about this awesome GPS device and features, click here. gpsaffiliate
More information is available as well at PNN 200
Homer Simpson is now in your sat nav.
Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Homer Simpson and his brood has always been fun to watch on TV. Their insane antics and even more insane philosophies are not necessarily convenient to live by, but sure would be great having around. Then here comes Homer himself as the latest voice featured at TomTom sat-nav equipment, providing you with all the turn-by-turn directions in that trademark voice.
Now you can get Bart’s dad giving you his unique view of life and driving directions. Imagine his exact tone and manner in delivering these lines to you while you’re at the wheel:
“Turn left!” A rather irate Homer not talking to Marge, but to you!
“Take the third right! We might find an ice cream truck… Mmmm… ice cream.” That’s Bart’s dad, on AWOL and taking the kids around the next city.
And when you’ve reached where you’re going, that booming, thankful voice, saying, “You have reached your destination. Hold your head up high ‘cuz you’re a geeee-nius!”
But now, all these voices could be talking to you! Imagine having Homer…now can your driving be more fun?
Of course, the sat-nav voice is just a voice, and the directions and systems employed are among those excellent and advanced TomTom software and gears. Now, cruising around town or trying to find your way in a new place just got more interesting with those reliable TomTom GPS devices. With Homer Simpson riding with you the whole time, this sat-nav sure will be a humorous investment! Enough of those boring pre-installed voices and let this Springfield son lift your mood while driving.
Fully endorsed by Fox, having the Homer Simpson voice pack for the TomTom sat-nav devices should be a good start of getting more fictional characters in today’s car GPS.
To find out more about having Homer’s voice in your car sat-nav, visit mirror.co.uk
; More information may be found at Mobile Mag as well.
Navigon MobileNavigator and iPhone, a formidable duo.
Friday, July 24th, 2009
Navigon has again won yet another race to being the best choice among navigation gadgets. With the MobileNavigator App for iPhone recently released and now available at Apple’s AppStore, Navigon has again edged by miles its competitors.
Since the release of the iPhone 3.0 software, all other companies have stated their support for the updated platform that opens new possibilities, and Navigon just made its support concrete and comfy for a multitude of iPhone users.
The MobileNavigator is the first turn-by-turn navigation application in Europe with price pegged at £54.99. The device features, among others, landscape and portrait support, the much amusing and helpful Reality View Pro and that special function where users can auto-resume following a phone call. The latest addition to Navigon’s showcase of products also has 2D and 3D display features.
Many users and loyal Navigon followers are thankful for the auto-resume ability of the gadget. This is because iPhones are not made for multi-tasking. Hence, when one takes a call, a running application should be exited from whenever calls are being made or taken. But with the auto-resume feature, MobileNavigator will sure be the most preferred in the market.
The device also comes with Real Road sign pro, the Lane Assistant Pro, and the Speed Assistant which are remarkable guides to driving like a pro – and safely! The MobileNavigator also has the day and night mode among its key features where the driving and riding public can gain easier access whatever time of day they want to. Users can also get the options of displaying points of POIs along their routes.
Many Navigon device users are also eager for latest developments from the manufacturer after hearing that a free, lite version will be released soon, and will come without the active route guidance.
More information about the MobileNavigator and Navigon products are available at Pocket GPS Worldand
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