I was (finally) able to download the Smart2Go application today have spent some time playing with it on my N73. You’ll need to have at least 3MB free for the initial install and will certainly want to have space on a memory card for downloaded maps and local info. You will also want to be sure you are good on your data plan as this baby is downloading constantly while you move around.
I opened it up at home and had it quickly running in the car. From what I can tell, it looks a lot like the Maps app that I’ve seen in N95 demos which is cool that it’s being shared across devices. As you can see below there are both 2D and 3D views, but there is no way to adjust the manner in which the maps scroll, so if you are driving south you are moving down. In other in-car navigation situations, I’ve typically switched that view to be heading up regardless of compass direction which can make it easier to quickly scan where you are heading — which by the way is amazingly difficult and dangerous on a phone if you are the driver. Safety First!
2D and 3D views…
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In general, I like this application. There’s quite a bit here as far as geographic and local info for free. You do have to upgrade if you want turn by turn navigation (about $90/yr or just over 100 for 3) and about $10 for detailed city guides. I’m a tad skeptical of how good the information in both will be based on my usage.
The local information seems to have some pretty big holes. I was at a Chase bank today and tried searching for an ATM. the nearest one was revealed to me miles away. I then headed to a shopping center which had both a Target and an A&P Grocery store and was not able to find either… when I searched directly for A&P I was not able to find ANY grocery stores with that name (there are at least 3 within 15 minutes) and Target showed up about 25 miles away. These are not reasons to avoid this software, but be aware that the information you get may be far from complete.
If you’d like to see how things work, I’ve made a video to share. I recorded this several times actually due to some lovely technical issues with my camera and recording setup so if it’s a bit rough or uneven that’s just the way it is today.
Technorati Tags: Bluetooth, gate5, Google Maps, GPS, N-Series, N73, Navigation, Nokia, smart2go
28 responses so far ↓
1 ben // Feb 14, 2007 at 8:33 am
i love the smart2go application. i downloaded the maps with the desktop tool on my divice. no traffic on my device! great! will erase google!!! is it nokia?
2 Jonathan Greene // Feb 14, 2007 at 8:42 am
Yes. This is an app Nokia acquired when they purchased Gate5 last year. Traffic data would be a welcome addition!
3 Mark Guim // Feb 14, 2007 at 10:25 am
Have you tried tomtom? If so, which do you like better?
4 Jonathan Greene // Feb 14, 2007 at 11:05 am
Yes - I use the TomTom 510 and consider it easier to use for in-car navigation. With the combination of a mobile, you can overlay traffic info which is quite handy as well. In general the TomTom system (or similar) is easier and more appropriate for driving - larger and touch screen. I can easily enter an address or nav to a prior location / favorite. I suppose if you did that before getting in the car, you’d be fine, but I still think the TomTom is more appropriate in the car.
5 Mark Guim // Feb 14, 2007 at 12:43 pm
Thanks! Have you installed it in your N73 before?
6 Jonathan Greene // Feb 14, 2007 at 1:53 pm
I have not and did not realize there was a symbian version. The only other nav I’ve run on my phone is wayfinder which does not offer a free version. The turn based directions they offer are quite good - though I let my subscription lapse and would most likely activate Nokia maps instead.
7 atmaspheric | endeavors » Nokia goes public with an apology for the Smart2Go release // Feb 15, 2007 at 12:56 pm
[...] Symbian-Guru notes Nokia’s press release today which apologizes for the delay in releasing the Nokia Maps app after their initial announcement and invitation for the trial. As you might recall I ranted a bit and did an initial review when it was eventually released days later. I’ve continued to play with Nokia Maps and definitely like it. The main weakness turns out to be my older GPS which loses signal and makes it pretty hard to track my trips and find new places to go. The application is still technically in beta and has had 30,000 downloads to date which is pretty impressive considering the requirements to get going… (bluetooth gps for starters) When the GPS-inside phones arrive like the N95, E90 and 6110, even more people will be able to navigate on the go and I bet we’ll be seeing some enhanced services as well. [...]
8 Nseries WOM World » Blog Archive » Nseries Smart2go // Feb 16, 2007 at 8:23 am
[...] Jonathan Greene, a regular here for his blog Atmaspheric|Endevours, has put together a review and a detailed video demonstrating the software. Jump over to leave him a comment or ask a question on his new application of your mobile device. [...]
9 Symbian-Guru.com // Feb 17, 2007 at 7:23 pm
10 Ray Shum // Feb 19, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I ask you question
Have you got a vibrating Nokia N95?
Many Thanks
Ray Shum
11 Jonathan Greene // Feb 19, 2007 at 2:11 pm
I don’t have an N95 yet… I think it does vibrate though given the N80 does and it’s really the next gen device.
12 Jonathan Greene // Feb 20, 2007 at 12:30 am
It will re-route and does show turns - though you have to buy that service. The free mapping does not include either though you can see what that stuff is like by doing a simulation which is in the trip planning function.
13 Ned Collyer // Feb 26, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Can you get an emulator to run this software?
What are the steps involved?
(I’m going to buy VS2005 pro today)
14 Jonathan Greene // Feb 26, 2007 at 7:55 pm
I honestly have no idea.
15 GramBorder // Mar 20, 2007 at 1:31 am
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16 morganusvitus // Apr 5, 2007 at 8:06 am
The site looks great ! Thanks for all your help ( past, present and future !)
17 Ring Nokia: Ed checks out Smart2Go // Apr 5, 2007 at 1:49 pm
18 Video Recensione Smart2Go « P@ssioneMobile // Apr 9, 2007 at 11:50 am
19 YouTube - Nokia Maps // Jul 4, 2007 at 12:38 pm
20 Ed checks out Smart2Go // Sep 6, 2007 at 1:02 am
21 daxy // Dec 16, 2007 at 6:13 am
I can’t install smart2go for n73
What’s the problem.
22 Smart2go Maps - Dogpile Web Search // Dec 22, 2007 at 11:52 am
23 Symbian-Guru.com » Blog Archive » Smart2Go Video Review // Dec 29, 2007 at 4:12 am
24 Andrew // Feb 8, 2008 at 11:04 am
where i can found your email?
25 Jonathan Greene // Feb 8, 2008 at 11:33 am
Try the contact link on the main nav
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