TomTom announces new Maps Platform using OpenStreetMap

Re:TomTom announces new Maps Platform using OpenStreetMap by Cthulhu_ on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @07:02AM (#33433895)

Nowadays most people just use their smartphone, but there's definitely one market where an "old fashioned" navigation thing like this is still relevant: motorcycles. They need to be high contrast, low power usage (because most motorcycles don't have a power outlet), waterproof, offline, and resistive touch screens (because gloves).

I did look into them at one point, but they had a €500 price tag which is a bit steep.

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Re:TomTom announces new Maps Platform using OpenStreetMap by prmoustache on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @07:11AM (#33433952)

I don't know I just watch for the main clues before the ride and memorize the main highway roads and exit numbers, follow the signs and if at some point I have doubt I just stop by the side or take the next exit, remove one glove and check on the smartphone.

I think my security would be compromized if I had to look at a screen regularly while riding my motorbike.

I'd say a better option is to use a headset and follow vocal instructions.

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Re:TomTom announces new Maps Platform using OpenStreetMap by poglet on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @07:22AM (#33434018)

I ended up just purchasing a phone mount that connected to the motorcycle. Set the destination before I left, seemed to work fine. But if you are willing to go to a bit more effort you can purchase USB charger that connects to the battery, and also get gloves that work with capacities screens.

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Re:TomTom announces new Maps Platform using OpenStreetMap by muststopmyths on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @08:06AM (#33434376)

Most motorcycle GPSes like Garmin do have wiring harnesses to connect to the battery. You can also load OSM maps on them for cases where Garmin's are too expensive

Edit: they are also weather resistant which is a huge plus over most phones

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Re:TomTom announces new Maps Platform using OpenStreetMap by mnw21cam on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @12:22PM (#33438382)

You can get gloves that are touchscreen-compatible.

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