On 19 June, 13:44, "R. Mark Clayton"
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"sue" wrote in message

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On 15 June, 14:01, "R. Mark Clayton"
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"Bystander" wrote in message

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Good morning all.

I have been using a Tom Tom for some years now and have been very happy
with it's performance, however I am thinking a mobile phone with GPS
capabilities could be better for me, not having any experience of these
gadgets, could anyone give me some advice on what to buy. I only need UK
coverage really, but quality is my first consideration. Thank you for
any
help.

Bryan ( Winchester UK )

Blackberries are OK, although first fix takes too long, even when it knows
[roughly] where you are. As it happens Google maps are better and faster
than the Blackberry ones.

I've got google maps on my HTC touch diamond and half the time it
shows me half a mile adrift. Other times it is ok.

GM uses phone masts for the first position. *There should be a blue circle
of circular error probability and a little message "your position within
[say] 1,000 metres". *Once it gets a fix on GPS this goes to a dot and 3 or
4 metres.

Sue

Thanks will try that and be more patient.
Sue