tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post5270057127871419..comments2023-12-24T12:43:33.931-08:00Comments on In the making: GPS for the iPhone and iPod Touch: First 120 modules have shippedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-66647375098433573592008-11-13T16:41:00.000-08:002008-11-13T16:41:00.000-08:00I just received mine, and I'm confused as to how t...I just received mine, and I'm confused as to how to get this thing up and running. Is there a page that explains it somewhere? Or am I missing something? I guess I'm not the tech wizard that everyone else apparently is.<BR/><BR/>Also - does anyone know if the unit works on the 2.1 iphone firmware? I'm tempted to update before getting this up and running.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04141197948801148507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-4638226266098868512008-11-10T08:19:00.000-08:002008-11-10T08:19:00.000-08:00Just got mine too in Cyprus.I'm REALLY interested ...Just got mine too in Cyprus.<BR/>I'm REALLY interested in using Openstreets map as they are really accurate.Anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-52100045320096139792008-11-10T05:55:00.000-08:002008-11-10T05:55:00.000-08:00Hi,I would like to know if there is a way to downl...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I would like to know if there is a way to download another type of maps on the xGPS soft, instead of Google Maps, since Google Maps in my location (Argentina) is not currently fully functional.<BR/>Could I download Livemaps.com.ar? or OpenStreetMap.com maps? They are really complete and accurate.<BR/>Or any other type of map instead of google maps?<BR/><BR/>Does anyone know if this is possible?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your support!<BR/>bye!koRnoliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04349480142003794397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-18322312208985066242008-11-10T04:39:00.000-08:002008-11-10T04:39:00.000-08:00@GPS, what about the icontrolpad?@GPS, what about the icontrolpad?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-16792279722202223652008-11-10T03:37:00.000-08:002008-11-10T03:37:00.000-08:00Just received it here in Belgium. Works great, loc...Just received it here in Belgium. Works great, locks GPS signal even in-house, which is at par with my Garmin Edge 705.<BR/>A bit too soon to report back on battery usage but it looks promising.<BR/>Works well with the xGPS software, although the map is shaking around when map auto-rotation is on. Same for the speed which jumps up and down a bit. I'm sure these guys get that one under control.<BR/>Anyway, a big thanks to Orange Gadgets and it was worth the wait. This is a real upgrade to my Iphone 2G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-74199093174788838082008-11-09T22:08:00.000-08:002008-11-09T22:08:00.000-08:00YEE HAR..!!! i have just received mine...the long ...YEE HAR..!!! i have just received mine...<BR/><BR/>the long wait is over.. now..i have to wait for another 24 hours before i could start using it.. hmmm...<BR/><BR/>Thanks GPS...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-4680572465869204172008-11-09T17:11:00.000-08:002008-11-09T17:11:00.000-08:00hmmm... anyone in Asia bought a unit..?hmmm... anyone in Asia bought a unit..?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-8224213019110819192008-11-08T11:12:00.000-08:002008-11-08T11:12:00.000-08:00thanks, keep up the good work!!!it works really we...thanks, keep up the good work!!!<BR/><BR/>it works really wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-3929193929459105362008-11-08T10:46:00.000-08:002008-11-08T10:46:00.000-08:00ok so i managed to get the maps working but are th...ok so i managed to get the maps working but are these stored on the iphone now, what happens if you do not have internet connectivity can you still get the maps that are downloaded and does that mean i select offline mode?Jay's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533924760541953728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-84159628691403847842008-11-08T10:38:00.000-08:002008-11-08T10:38:00.000-08:00please excuse my ignorance..;-) but i got my modul...please excuse my ignorance..;-) but i got my module downloaded the latest xgps software with the bug fix, plugged it in and it gets a GPS lock, get the green GPS arrow and the Green GPS signal at the top right hand corner and the speed on the bottom left.<BR/><BR/>But i get a grey background and no map. What i'm i doing wrong, do i have to go to receive maps to get maps, do i need to browse the maps in google map and those then get stored? Any simple way of getting maps onto the phone will helpJay's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533924760541953728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-61870265778494506342008-11-08T02:07:00.000-08:002008-11-08T02:07:00.000-08:00xGPS software is updated. I haven't tested it yet....xGPS software is updated. I haven't tested it yet. But yesterday, even with the bug, I could see that everything was working. I drove home, and I saw my position move on the map.<BR/><BR/>If you install the newest version, I think you will be quite happy with it. Turn-by-turn directions are still missing, but he is working on it.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949815105164488104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-11005881913147966872008-11-07T17:43:00.000-08:002008-11-07T17:43:00.000-08:00xGPS no longer works due to a Google Maps update. ...xGPS no longer works due to a Google Maps update. Does that make the iGPS360 useless until xGPS is updated? Is there alternate software that works with iGPS360?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-60520556133831106652008-11-07T11:35:00.000-08:002008-11-07T11:35:00.000-08:00Any chance of an update regarding the software? x...Any chance of an update regarding the software? xGPS is still quite immature.J Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06599932766931063174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-2176200643501167462008-11-06T19:10:00.000-08:002008-11-06T19:10:00.000-08:00ian,assuming that this is the problem (you had dow...ian,<BR/>assuming that this is the problem (you had downloaded maps using the PC download tool, and then transferred to your ipod/iphone afterwards)<BR/><BR/>login to your device with WinSCP, browse to your maps file in "/private/var/mobile/library", right-click on the xGPS_map.db file and select Properties, and at the bottom under Permissions, tick all the boxes for W, and then press OKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-43404317021361660232008-11-06T17:06:00.000-08:002008-11-06T17:06:00.000-08:00Skye - how do i mark my ipod as writable..? don't ...Skye - how do i mark my ipod as writable..? don't seem to see such options in the settings..<BR/><BR/>appreciate the help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-59688036091396865232008-11-06T13:21:00.000-08:002008-11-06T13:21:00.000-08:00hey tomI also had the cheap shipping ;)Fast, witho...hey tom<BR/>I also had the cheap shipping ;)<BR/>Fast, without a problem!<BR/>Accuracy in open space is good.<BR/>But in the narrow streets of ghent, its difficult to get a lock...<BR/>Tom, let me know how it works..<BR/>GrtzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-52956013061466075762008-11-06T08:51:00.000-08:002008-11-06T08:51:00.000-08:00just got mine in ireland! its amazingly good! real...just got mine in ireland! its amazingly good! really small!<BR/><BR/><BR/>yesssssssssssssssUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01609221499650016412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-8088669827706838282008-11-06T07:25:00.000-08:002008-11-06T07:25:00.000-08:00"All people that had signed up on the pre-order li..."All people that had signed up on the pre-order list before the online store opened (it opened on October 16, 2008) and who have paid for their order before our first ship date (which was October 27, 2008) have had their order processed and shipped."<BR/><BR/>I don't get this sentence from the blog right.<BR/><BR/>I preordered (#526) back in September, and paid right on the day I got the confirmation that I could order now (October 19th). Ordernumber was:#314, Customernumber:#242<BR/><BR/>But till now, I didn't get a confirmation about shipping. As stated above I already should have?<BR/><BR/>Greets from Germany,<BR/><BR/>ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-32112936746261052822008-11-06T06:25:00.000-08:002008-11-06T06:25:00.000-08:00I also have mine! (this one in Spain)I agree with ...I also have mine! (this one in Spain)<BR/><BR/>I agree with everything vlad said, it's VERY little indeed, and I also got a fix while charging at home (very unusual), it's quite accurate outdoors.<BR/><BR/>I noticed too the speed bug in xGPS and the unpolished heading.<BR/><BR/>It looks VERY promising (hardware is without a doubt great), and can't wait till the iPhone/iPod gets more gps software available :)<BR/><BR/>Looking forward the keychain addon ;)<BR/><BR/>Regards.DNKROZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11962793606627550874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-79245893194629726312008-11-06T06:03:00.000-08:002008-11-06T06:03:00.000-08:00Received mine in France !- Very nice and little !-...Received mine in France !<BR/><BR/>- Very nice and little !<BR/>- Did fix in my house while charging ! Thought not very accurate in house, but great precision outdoors. <BR/>- speed in xGPS stay at 0km/h all the time... It was working with iGPSD cable and Holux GPSlim236...<BR/>- heading in xGPS should be a little smoothed because it is oscillating slightly, a bit disturbing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-48814884310084666602008-11-05T23:52:00.000-08:002008-11-05T23:52:00.000-08:00Hey Koen,I live in Belgium too. What shipping opti...Hey Koen,<BR/><BR/>I live in Belgium too. What shipping option did you choose? I took the cheapest one :p The module was sent on wednesday/thursday, but still no news.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949815105164488104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-41489342127122217482008-11-05T18:21:00.001-08:002008-11-05T18:21:00.001-08:00I should note, my shipping was to Australia as wel...I should note, my shipping was to Australia as well :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-76452262856155779462008-11-05T18:21:00.000-08:002008-11-05T18:21:00.000-08:00ian, if you downloaded maps using their download t...ian, if you downloaded maps using their download tool, make sure that you mark the uploaded map on your iPod as writable. I found this out after having confusion with it not loading any new map data, however once done it all works fine<BR/><BR/>Very happy with my GPS module tho :) received my shipping notice on friday last week, and it was at the post office on tuesday this week waiting for me :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-79091883589037635902008-11-05T17:02:00.000-08:002008-11-05T17:02:00.000-08:00What do u know.. its the 10th day.. and i have yet...What do u know.. its the 10th day.. and i have yet to receive any news of my precious... boohooo... i am so.. so ... worried.. oh.. pls..pls.. let it safely arrive at my doorstep..<BR/><BR/>a little on the software.. i have downloaded the xGPS software... tried zooming out from its default, and i got a blank screen now.. i can not see any map, at all.<BR/><BR/>you reckon i should re-download it again..?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6975675032996285431.post-55350082910785709402008-11-05T11:15:00.000-08:002008-11-05T11:15:00.000-08:00My order was delivered today - 10 days to get to m...My order was delivered today - 10 days to get to me in the UK although I suspect that the packet was sitting in the delivery office for at least 2 days as we've had no post at all - we usually get at least one bill or junk mail a day!<BR/><BR/>Great little device - working really well.<BR/><BR/>Regards <BR/>hdd123Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com