Would you buy Mapopolis again?

AMG_Roadster · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 11:33 pm Post subject: Would you buy Mapopolis again?

Would you buy Mapopolis again, why or why not? If not what software would you go with? Please post your country.

lbendlin · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2004 4:13 am Post subject:

Definitely. It is still the fastest and most robust software on the market. I like the fact that I can load maps from the web, even while I am on the road. I like the small memory footprint. I like the fact that it is still useful offroad, with the GPS status screen showing all required information like altitude, heading , crow distance to target etc..

It's certainly not the nicest or most user friendly application, but it's definitely the geekiest.
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AMG_Roadster · Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 1:45 am Post subject:

I have been using Mapopolis for a little while and have a couple of complaints.

1) The voice. I downloaded 4.33 & Crystal, while the voice is better it is not great and 4.42 is faster.

2) The routing. I am not happy with the routes it chooses. I have played with the options and can see the changes. But still the routes are not what I would consider logical.

So with those 2 complaints and the requirement that I be able to plan my routes offline what is my best Navigation Choice?

lbendlin · Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 3:06 am Post subject:

Try CoPilot
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sgt-spam · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 12, 2004 Posts: 26

I bought CPL5 and Mapopolis within a couple weeks of eachother (MN first). I liked MN from the start (even though it can be a little hard to learn) and just today returned CPL5. My primary reason was map and address data.

If my MN subscription was up, I'd renew today.

lbendlin · Posted: Fri Aug 06, 2004 7:42 pm Post subject:

yes, CoPilot may have the newer maps, but the ones in Mapopolis are closer to real life, especially when it comes to streets with multiple names and spellings.
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AMG_Roadster · Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 1:15 am Post subject:

Based on sgt-spam's review and the overall price of Co-Pilot I think I am going to pass on CPL5.

Now it is time to decide between Destinator 3 & Mapopolis.

lbendlin · Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 2:18 am Post subject:

Name the three most important features you need and we can help you decide between them
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AMG_Roadster · Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 3:59 pm Post subject:

Most important features are:

1) Offline routing
2) Good routing alogrythm, the more route customizations/choices available the better (shortes route, fastest, least turn, permanant avoid, etc.)
3) Good quality voice directions.
4) Up to date/accurate maps.
5) If there is anyway to specify a road closure/accident while in route and have the software reroute that would be excellent.

lbendlin · Posted: Sat Aug 14, 2004 5:50 pm Post subject:

1. both are ok there . Mapopolis has route optimization
2 Mapopolis has more options
3. Destinator has WAV voice prompts. Better quality, less data
4. same level. mapopolis has better accuracy
5. I f I recall correctly Destinator has that. Mapopolis doesn't have avoids en route.
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gazza09 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 16, 2005 Posts: 18

For good straight forward navigation without all the bells and whistles I would use Mapopolis every time

lbendlin · Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 5:59 pm Post subject:

The newest version (4.55) is a huge improvement, with Avoids now added, and POI alerts. Well worth checking out again.
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chris123 · Regular Visitor Joined: Jun 07, 2005 Posts: 75

I have been using Mapopolis for a couple of weeks and have been very pleased with it - basically it does everything I want at a good price.

They also seem to be very open to user feedback, which is something that other gps manufacturers might want to learn from.

Cheers

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goepf · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 13, 2003 Posts: 16

How much of a difference is between the PalmOS and the PocketPC version? I'm a Palm user and the program version on PocketPC is much higher (4.x) than on Palm (2.x) - is the PalmOS as good as the PocketPC?

How good (actual) are the European Maps? Are they maptech as well?

chris123 · Regular Visitor Joined: Jun 07, 2005 Posts: 75

I can't help with the PalmOS questions, but the maps are Navtech and seem fine to me -they are not as 'pretty' as some of the competition but seem to work fine.

Mapopolis offer a free trial limited to 9 days by the demo maps - it's well worth downloading it and having a play, and see if it suits you.

HTH,

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