iGO (software)
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 Nav N Go iGO8 |
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| Developer(s) | Nav N Go Kft |
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| Stable release | iGO My way 2009 / August 3, 2009 |
| Operating system | Android, iOS, Windows, CE, Mobile |
| Type | GPS navigation software |
| Website | www.igomyway.com |
iGO is a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation software package for personal digital assistants (PDA) and personal navigation assistants (PNA) devices, developed by Hungary-based Nav N Go Kft. Nav N Go iGO is a popular choice for several PNA OEM manufacturers. Products based on the company’s navigation software are available worldwide in several leading brands like Asus, Blaupunkt, Clarion, Hewlett-Packard, Nextar, Sony, etc.[1]
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[edit] Versions
iGO My way 2006 is a GPS navigation software package for PDA/PNA devices, introduced in year 2005 at CeBIT, Hannover.[2] An improved version was iGO My way 2006 Plus. Hardware requirements: Windows Mobile,....
Nav N Go iGO 8 was the next version of the software, released in April 2008. It offers high-definition 3D navigation maps of terrain, road elevation, landmarks and 3D buildings, using its unique visualization engine.[3]
Minimum system requirements:[4]
- Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ operating system
- 300 MHz processor (400 MHz recommended)
- 64 MB memory (128 MB recommended)
- QVGA or VGA touch screen display
Go!Explore is the PlayStation Portable version of Nav N Go iGO 8.
iGO amigo was launched at CeBIT 2009, Hanover.[5] iGO amigo was the first in a new software series by Nav N GO. iGo amigo contains the functions essential to navigation but simplifies the user interface. Since iGO amigo is a streamlined release, it has less features than its more robust predecessor iGO 8.[6] It is currently available as built-in navigation software of several PND brands, such as Nextar (in the US) and Navon (in Europe).[7][8]
Key features:[9]
- Integrated tutorial
- Smart keyboard: grays out invalid characters for easier input
- Smart history: ranks items via time/date, prior routes, current position
- Multiple route variants calculated simultaneously
Hardware requirements:
- Resolutions: QVGA or VGA touch screen display (320x240, 480x272)
- Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system
- 300 MHz processor, 64 MB memory
iGO My Way 2009 was released for North America and Western Europe; full Europe versions are available as of 2010. It was first released for iPhone 3G, working under iOS.[10] The purchase from Apple App Store includes free map updates until the end of 2010. Version 1.0.0 for iPhone is proven to have several bugs, and the firm has promised a bug fix and several new features in their first update.[11] A version for Android was released in December 2009.[12] A version for Windows Mobile was in development as of April 2010.
Key features (iPhone version):[13]
- Text-to-speech
- Navigating to iPhone contacts
- Calling points of interest (POIs)
- Controlling music playback
- Supports multi-point routes
- 3D visualization
- Free quarterly map updates: until end of 2010
iGO Primo was announced in anticipation of CeBIT 2010. iGO Primo is the latest version of the software. It builds on iGO Amigo's concept of simplicity and intuitive user interface while also adding depth by including many advanced features and settings.[14]
Key features:[15]
- High definition terrain visualization
- 3D visualization
- Breadcrumb trail for pedestrian mode
- Smart keyboard: grays out invalid characters for easier input
- Smart history: ranks items via time/date, prior routes, current position
- Picture navigation: use a picture to identify a location
- Multiple route variants calculated simultaneously
- Lane guidance and real signposts
- RDS-TMC traffic
Naviextras.com, Nav N Go's map and content update portal, provides updates for iGO My way 8 and iGO amigo based navigation software and releases map updates typically four times a year. Currently maps and updates are available for over 80 countries and regions, including European, North and South American, African, Middle East, Asian and Oceanian countries.[16]
[edit] Maps
Maps for iGo cover many parts of the world. There are different versions of iGo maps for the same country/region, made by a different map suppliers. Major suppliers are Teleatlas, Navteq, and some regional providers, like TopMap (Hungary, Romania), Suncart (Romania), Epsilon (Greece, Cyprus), Navigo Sistem (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia), MMCN (Bulgaria), Regio (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), Contrast (Serbia, Montenegro), Emapa (Poland), CEDA (Czech), Basarsoft (Turkey), CarteBlanche (Ukraine). That results in a 2 or more alternative maps for the same country. Maps files in iGo are in FBL format. Other files can be found in map folder also. FDA format files are available as Driver Alerts, and FTI format contains Truck Information.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Nav N Go Kft. homepage
- Nav N Go iGO 8 on CES 2008 in Las Vegas
- GPSNaviStore, wholesale distribution of iGO My way 8
- Everything about IGO (in romanian language)
[edit] References
- ^ Global OEM partners
- ^ The Nav N Go Story
- ^ Nav N Go iGO 8 available for Windows smartphones in Europe
- ^ System requirements and supported supported by iGo 8
- ^ Trendy iGO amigo Launched at CeBIT 2009: Available Immediately through Selected Partners
- ^ iGO amigo Overview
- ^ Nextar selects Nav N Go, NAVTEQ traffic for low-cost PND
- ^ "iGO amigo Features". 2009. http://i-go.com/amigo/features.php. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ iGO My way for iPhone
- ^ iGO my way Features
- ^ iGO My Way for Android
- ^ "iGO my way Features". 2009. http://www.igomyway.com/iphone/en/features.html. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ "Nav N Go Launches Premium Navigation Software: iGO primo". 1 March 2010. http://navngo.com/pages/global/eng/news_and_press/igo_primo_cebit_eng_20100301. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ^ "iGO primo Key Features". 2010. http://igomyway.com/primo/feature_list.php. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
