I guess my Google-fu is weak...

When I connect my N7 to my win 7 box and check the  properties in file manager, it says " generic hierarchical".

Is this some variant of Linux ext*?.  If so, how is windows able to access it? 

Inquiring minds want to know?

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Simeon

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Quote from: snevel on November 11, 2012, 05:30:29 PM

Even with offline maps saved you still need a data connection in order to have the route calculated.

Was not aware of that. I thought that once it was saved you could use it while in the area. What is the use of having it then?

The off–line maps are still available inside the Google maps app and are can even be used by other apps.

Does anyone here use the N7 as a navigation device on trips? If so, how would you rate it as far as accuracy and ease of use? Thanks for any recommendations!

I've used mine many times for turn by turn navigation. With the caveat that you need a wifi connection to set the course it works pretty well.

The voice gives plenty of warning for upcoming turns and the map display tracks your position very accurately. It even handles gps loss gracefully.

A couple of things to note..

It cannot deal with deviations from the calculated course.
I haven't found a way to get it calculate alternate such as avoiding freeways.

My comments apply to the voice navigation feature. It might be possible to get the voice e nav app to use a Google maps alternate, but I don't know how.

I hope this helps.

Simeon