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  • Google maps Navigation is now working for India. Good news for all ;-)

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    • Originally posted by liv3ly_Rascala View Post
      Google maps Navigation is now working for India. Good news for all ;-)

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      Is there any way to work using offline maps in this?

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      • A generic query

        Hi,

        Does anybody have concrete idea about International warranty on Mobiles.
        I tried searching for it but couldn't get much out of it.

        I am planning to get a decent droid phone from US.(It could be a samsung/Sony/HTC) but will I be able to ask for an international warranty on it for some more premium? This is just to have some peace of mind thats all.
        If the price difference after the warranty premium is justified then only i will get one from US.

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        • Originally posted by dual disc 200 View Post
          Is there any way to work using offline maps in this?

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          You can save maps locally for few miles. Check settings in the maps app. But for calculating route between two points you need data connection. Once the route is computed you can navigate purely using GPS. But if you deviate from the already calculated route, Google maps will again calculate new route. :thumbup:

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          • Originally posted by liv3ly_Rascala View Post
            You can save maps locally for few miles. Check settings in the maps app. But for calculating route between two points you need data connection. Once the route is computed you can navigate purely using GPS. But if you deviate from the already calculated route, Google maps will again calculate new route. :thumbup:

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            This is the downside of it i guess. Probably the only way out for tourers like us is Map My India offline Map purchase..
            Whenever there is a Rainbow in the sky, I know it's u mastering the art of Cornering. U will always be remembered brother, R.I.P Arun.

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            • That's true. It's not purely offline. Sygic is the best option available as of now.

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              • Originally posted by liv3ly_Rascala View Post
                That's true. It's not purely offline. Sygic is the best option available as of now.

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                A 300 MB 3G pack of Vodafone 3G costs Rs.99 and is valid for 1 month. Works in roaming at no extra charge. The way I see it is, it doesn't matter even if it is online based. At the end of the month (ended 3rd September), I had 113 unused MB of 3G data wasted even though I used it liberally in my Leh ride.
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                • Originally posted by liv3ly_Rascala View Post
                  That's true. It's not purely offline. Sygic is the best option available as of now
                  Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
                  A 300 MB 3G pack of Vodafone 3G costs Rs.99 and is valid for 1 month
                  Same with Airtel; Rs 100, 300 MB 3G pack; charged 0.03 (3 paise) per 10Kb until Rs 750 of usage after which tariff changes to 0.1 per 10Kb
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                  • Originally posted by aargee View Post
                    Same with Airtel; Rs 100, 300 MB 3G pack; charged 0.03 (3 paise) per 10Kb until Rs 750 of usage after which tariff changes to 0.1 per 10Kb
                    Am already enjoying Google navigation right now in Chennai with my 2g plan. :thumbup:

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                    • Originally posted by liv3ly_Rascala View Post
                      Am already enjoying Google navigation right now in Chennai with my 2g plan
                      Not sure I got you quite well...what's big deal in getting Google navigation when you've internet connection
                      Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
                      Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                      ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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                      • Originally posted by aargee View Post
                        Not sure I got you quite well...what's big deal in getting Google navigation when you've internet connection
                        This is the big deal

                        Official Google India Blog: Navigation and traffic data come to Google Maps in India
                        Advice is a form of nostalgia.
                        Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

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                        • Originally posted by aargee View Post
                          Not sure I got you quite well...what's big deal in getting Google navigation when you've internet connection
                          FYI Google turn by turn voice guided navigation was not enabled for India and few other countries till yesterday. I myself had to wait for 2 long years since I got myself a smartphone. We had to resort to Brut and Ownhere modified Google maps for voice guided navigation to work.

                          It is a big relief now. You are lucky that Navigation works for you after few days of your Smartphone purchase. :thumbup: enjoy...

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                          • Originally posted by liv3ly_Rascala View Post
                            Google turn by turn voice guided navigation was not enabled for India
                            Ok

                            Originally posted by liv3ly_Rascala View Post
                            It is a big relief now. You are lucky that Navigation works for you after few days of your Smartphone purchase. :thumbup: enjoy...
                            Lol But you never know the charges; let me give a try now & post the feedback
                            Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
                            Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                            ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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                            • Tried navigating to next street (using tap destination on map), it never showed the map & only kept showing the transit steps
                              Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
                              Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                              ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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                              • Originally posted by aargee View Post
                                Tried navigating to next street (using tap destination on map), it never showed the map & only kept showing the transit steps
                                If you have WiFi in your home you can save few miles of map locally on your phone. Go to maps and click the menu button, you will find an option 'make available offline' choose that option and you can save up to 10 tiles of map data. I have half of Tamil nadu saved. Try it.

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