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ChrisCM



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Blackberry Playbook
Hi All,

I have a Blackberry Playbook which I would like to use in my Defender.
Does anyone else use one? Or know of any decent mapping software? I have mapping software by SkyLab but it is very clunky, not very responsive and the mapping appears to be 'Open Street' type.
The Playbook is a 64gb model so plenty of storage for maps etc.
I'd also be interested in any other uses other than entertainment that you may have found for it.

Thanks
Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.
Post #282886 17th Nov 2013 2:37pm
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custom90



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Can't really help you much about one of those, but there are a few members that do have them I think.
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Cheshire110



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never owned a BB device, but on iPhone, android, etc etc the TOMTOM software is very good.

fairly expensive (20-50) depending on how much map data you get (UK or Europe for example) but has many features and works very well. I use my iPhone and do mapping, calls, music etc all through it. the tomtom works well because it links in with contacts etc, and allows control of music & handling of calls without losing navigation.

map data is ALWAYS up to date too, because of regular updates & users can suggest changes for approval by Tomtom. their traffic (extra) is also very good

none of this is from any BB experience, and BB are having some serious troubles at the moment so not sure how often stuff is being updated, or how much software is developed for them, but on my iPhone or on an android tab/phone i'd look no further.

there are cheaper ones but IMO none as complete Cheers, David
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roel



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I use Navfree on my android phone as navigation and use Mapswithme in areas like Romania etc where Navfree does not have maps. Both are also available for apple but then you have to pay for the free maps. Evil or Very Mad

I don't know if they are available for black berry. Roel

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equipe59



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I use my BB Playbook in my Landy, and the mapping software I use is a free download from the BBWorld site called "ViewRanger GP".

I reckon it's pretty good, but even though the download is free, the detailed OS maps have to be bought via their website. They're not too much, and a damn sight cheaper than paper OS maps Very Happy I got pretty much all the OS 'tiles' for Salisbury Plain and the immediate area and it was about 10-12. The mapping is stored on the unit as well, so the mapping is always available. All the stuff like GPS tracking, route marking etc. is there as well.

I also got a suction mount for the PlayBook from Amazon, and it's the only one I've found that actually holds a PlayBook properly and allows access to the buttons etc. Linky:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Surface-Suction-St...y+playbook

Mike.
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GUM97



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davidwhittaker wrote:

none of this is from any BB experience

Sorry that phrase just had me in hysterics! In one of those moods... I'm sure "BB" is an abbreviation for a category on some sites... Whistle Whistle An engine to TDi for!
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Post #289105 10th Dec 2013 11:33am
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