http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/ Engadget Comments for Nokia's Ovi Maps gets faster, Qype reviews with SR4 (video) http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 9:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/
]]>May 21st 2010 9:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 9:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 9:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/I completely agree. Nokia has the most atrocious design. This thing looks fugly, and rather difficult to understand.
Lets hope something comes out of this Yahoo/Nokia announcement. ]]>May 21st 2010 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/I would not generalize it to all Nokia devices. They already had some gorgeous looking phones in the past. But I also wonder why they don't commit to a certain design pattern. It's what great brands distinguish themselves with.
With the N8 I don't know. The design is very "industrial" I would say. It works for me with the light grey case. I could get used to it. ]]>May 21st 2010 9:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/Sorry man, I mean user interface design. ]]>May 21st 2010 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 9:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/OVI maps is the bollocks, esp. since some Nokia smart phones are cheaper than many standalone GPSs.
How can you rely on navigation that requires constant network connection to load maps?]]>May 21st 2010 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/That's not true, you can upload maps via PC. Only time it needs internet connection is when you have A-GPS enabled and even in that case it only needs 10-15 kb to upload/download your current position data]]>May 21st 2010 10:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/It isnt uploading downloading your location, but downloading the satellite almanac, eg the corrects satellite constellations, and accurate time. That way the gps can get faster satellite fix with poorer signal.]]>May 21st 2010 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/Sorry: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=dogs+bollocks :D]]>May 21st 2010 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/
the functionality itself is quite good, though. it is fast. but still, i end up using google maps some of the time just because the UX is so much better...]]>May 21st 2010 9:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 9:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/First off, no matter how i set it up for routing, sometimes it still gives me dumbass routes.
Second, it's data base and online search for POI's, sucks.
50% of the time i have to open google maps, get the address of a place then enter it in ovi maps.]]>May 21st 2010 9:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 10:01AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/Every gps gives dumbass routes. Worst case is if theres 2 nearly same length routes and one of them is dumb, and slightly shorter.]]>May 21st 2010 11:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/I'm aware no gps is perfect.
I have a newer garmin and an alpine dvd rom unit also.
I use nokia maps in my work van.

When i say dumbass routes, it will do things like make me make a left, the next right, another right then a left, putting me back on the same damn road i was on to begin with.
And these aren't side roads i'm on.]]>May 21st 2010 11:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/
I would agree with the article, it is actually pretty fast... ]]>May 21st 2010 10:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/I think your issue might lie with the routing settings you used.
It may be taking you on routes that avoid tolls or something, check the routing options first because I've never had any problems with routing unless I lost the gps signal by going through a tunnel :-\]]>May 21st 2010 10:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 10:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/
True, but will also be very 2010 & 2011. ]]>May 21st 2010 10:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/
Nokia was also quite good in 2006-2007

2008-2010 were a disaster (i know 2010 is not over yet, but it doesn't look too good)

maybe 2011 will be better :)]]>May 21st 2010 12:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 10:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/Which nokia do you know that doesn't support ANY and ALL email domains including exchange 2007? :-S
If its a smartphone then the answer is a resounding none... Don't talk out of your @$$ if you don't know anything.]]>May 21st 2010 10:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/
No one said they don't sync to every e-mail source(what other smartphone doesnt? Mostly all do, if not root... lol) if you havent read talks about Nokia and Yahoo partnering up then do so here:(http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokia-and-yahoo-announcing-partnership-monday/) and realize I was speaking in general to all new smartphones coming out that Nokia(the biggest handset manufacturer) is playing catch up :-) and they are buddy

so when you catch up on your reading thats when you can catch up with me and we'll both know who's been talking out their a$$ sire.. I dont like to be rude but speak in context next time not about something I only made reference to and still had nothing to do with what you where talking about.

Ignorance is Bliss]]>May 21st 2010 11:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/Read the comments on the article, I read that article and saw nothing of significance to validate your points, but hey, what do I know.
Quick question though, you say you don't want a phone that offers certain services as an OPTION. Might I ask if you are an Iphone user? LOL
I kid!
But seriously what is your gripe with them offering better syncing options and stuff of the like?
And though Nokia may be catching up in terms of some software features. Other manufacturers still have catching up to do in terms of software AND hardware. You know as well as I do that they're not the only company behind right now.]]>May 21st 2010 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/
I must agree and say everyone is catching up in the smartphone market both software and hardware, but the smartphone market is also making leaps and bounds these days not just baby steps.

and I have my original G1, Touch pro 2, and I cant wait until Project Emerald gets unveiled..so no I dont have one and I cant stand iphones or apple... rather have my Google/Android device any day over any other phone!

are you in america because Im beginning to think that Americans and Europeans have totally different perspectives on Nokia..just a thought]]>May 21st 2010 11:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/Born in the USA, grew up in the Caribbean and living in the USA currently. So my opinion is partly based on my experience in the Caribbean and the fact that I like to explore my options.]]>May 21st 2010 11:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 10:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 21st 2010 10:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/
Considering the 8,x % marketshare they have in the US, it is likely there are over 1 million Nokia smartphone users in the US. Just saying.]]>May 21st 2010 10:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/Don't feed the trolls, although it irks me that people like this not only exist but spout their opinions as fact, it's best to just ignore them. They don't listen anyway :-P]]>May 21st 2010 11:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/But I love how his question answering style, how he makes stuff up and masks it with an even more obscure trick question that is totally unrelated to his prior statement. Fox News style. LOL]]>May 21st 2010 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/I think you mean Faux news LOL!!]]>May 21st 2010 11:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/I wonder how much it will cost!!!???]]>May 21st 2010 12:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/21/nokias-ovi-maps-gets-faster-qype-reviews-with-sr4-video/May 22nd 2010 11:16AM