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3G Data Usage on GPS
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rjoudrey
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Found this:
" The small file size of vector graphics also brings with it storage benefits resulting in Google being able to provide offline caching of maps -- a useful addition for using Google Maps Navigation for turn-by-turn driving directions as it'll allow offline rerouting should you take a wrong turn. Google Maps will also cache your most frequently searched or visited places, which should speed up common mapping tasks considerably. Maps 5.0 apparently downloads 100 times less data, and when combined with local caching, should considerably reduce your mapping data bill, handyfor those of us with limited data plans."
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Google Maps 5.0 for Android goes vector for faster loading, zooming and 3D - Download Squad
" The small file size of vector graphics also brings with it storage benefits resulting in Google being able to provide offline caching of maps -- a useful addition for using Google Maps Navigation for turn-by-turn driving directions as it'll allow offline rerouting should you take a wrong turn. Google Maps will also cache your most frequently searched or visited places, which should speed up common mapping tasks considerably. Maps 5.0 apparently downloads 100 times less data, and when combined with local caching, should considerably reduce your mapping data bill, handyfor those of us with limited data plans."
Here:
Google Maps 5.0 for Android goes vector for faster loading, zooming and 3D - Download Squad
3devious
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I've also downloaded all of the Open Street Maps to my Xoom. Unfortunately, I'll have to re-download Japan soon. 
I got about 400mb of map and satellite data ready to go should I need offline GPS. Mapping is what I do. That is why I wanted the Xoom. I want to get and edit geospatial data in the field with little baggage. My current experiments revolve around keeping that data secure.
I got about 400mb of map and satellite data ready to go should I need offline GPS. Mapping is what I do. That is why I wanted the Xoom. I want to get and edit geospatial data in the field with little baggage. My current experiments revolve around keeping that data secure.
I have a couple questions about Open Street Map:I've also downloaded all of the Open Street Maps to my Xoom. Unfortunately, I'll have to re-download Japan soon.
I got about 400mb of map and satellite data ready to go should I need offline GPS. Mapping is what I do. That is why I wanted the Xoom. I want to get and edit geospatial data in the field with little baggage. My current experiments revolve around keeping that data secure.
What app are you using?
Does it provide turn by turn navigation?
3devious
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I was going to tell you to use Mapquest which uses OSM maps and other things, but then I noticed that it still pulls that data from the OSM server (bah!) I also came to the harsh realization that a lot of my favorite nav apps get the functionality from their server whether they are using the map or not.
Lots of tools want to use Google's geocoding server because it's free (other providers do that, too. Nice racket actually.) After a little digging, I found this site Mobile Atlas Creator
These guys make a tool called Mobile Atlas Creator and what that does is allow you to create your own maps for use with some less popular navigation tools that don't require network access. They support a lot of different tools. I've had pretty good luck with Maverick and its pro version.
The cool thing about some of these is that paired with free map editors like Google Maps My Map (web app) you can make very personal maps that are tailored purely for your needs.
OK, I'm going to stop evangelizing about mapping now.
Lots of tools want to use Google's geocoding server because it's free (other providers do that, too. Nice racket actually.) After a little digging, I found this site Mobile Atlas Creator
These guys make a tool called Mobile Atlas Creator and what that does is allow you to create your own maps for use with some less popular navigation tools that don't require network access. They support a lot of different tools. I've had pretty good luck with Maverick and its pro version.
The cool thing about some of these is that paired with free map editors like Google Maps My Map (web app) you can make very personal maps that are tailored purely for your needs.
OK, I'm going to stop evangelizing about mapping now.