Post Description

Map Display / Graphics

Dynamic adaptive drawing engine that can do 10 frames per second in a 400 MHz processor – providing a video-like experience.
Free rotation and tilt control on and off routing
Use of 3D objects render – Landmarks
No limitation on zoom in and out on and off routing
Display of pedestrian streets, ferries routes and trains
Display of terrain types (urban, green, river and sea)
Allows to choose from 6 design templates included, or import users’ made in XML
 

Interface

Gestures recognition
100% finger or keyboard operated
 

Search

All searches have instantaneous feedback – results are displayed while typing.
Accepts search for city centre, street centre, street number, street crossings
Accepts search from postal codes system instead of city
Faster searches:
By the usage of initials or parts of initials in any order
Results are based on city population (large cities are displayed on the top).
Record of partial history of past searches
Accepts search by POI names in cities or POI by proximity
Accepts search by all POI"s in a city or limited by POI category or sub-category
POI information can have: phone, email, URL and description in HTML, that are usable by the phone hardware
Accepts search by coordinates in 3 coordinates´ formats
Records all search history (deletable)
Accepts ABC or QWERTY keyboard layout.
 

Routing

Faster, shorter or pedestrian modes
Choose between  “Accept Tolls” or “No Tolls” on routing calculation
Information displayed : Next manoeuvre and its distance , total distance to destination, actual time, estimated time to arrival and arrival time
Demo routing, if GPS is disconnected
Road book available with past and next manoeuvres
Automatic routing recalculation on missed manoeuvre
Can display off-road routing till next available road
Show present street and next street name on approaching manoeuvre
In routing can: calculate alternative route, block road by distance or from road book
In routing can move, pan and ask the interface for street names or POI names simply by tapping on the screen.
In routing can search for another places and route directly without stop navigating.
Coordinates navigation
 

Safety

Sound Alarm for specific absolute speed
Visual and Sound Alarm for street maximum allowed speed
Visual and Sound Alarm for safety radar proximity with speed limits
Safety radar can be imported from KML open formats by the user
 

Favourites and communities

Can handle unlimited favourites’ categories defined by the user
Supports unlimited number of favourites
Favourite categories can be customized by the user with: name, visible or invisible on map, visibility scale, displayed icon (from icon library or user generated icon)
Favourites can have: name, address, email, phone, web, fax, description and are fully interactive with phone hardware
Favourites can be exported and imported to KML format for sharing with friends and viewing in Google Earth™.
Settings / Customization

General: Sound volume, back light and system time
Localization: Can handle 29 languages, keyboard preference and Km/Mph
Map appearance: Auto zoom on/off, Landmarks on/off, Templates, POI display settings by categories
GPS: ports, settings, coordinate type and GPS specific display with compass,  coordinates, altitude and current speed
Battery charging status
Software licensing via data connection or bulk licence mode.
 

Upgrades and website services

Updates via Android Market
NDrive Store: embedded store to buy maps easily and direct from the application. Free download of additional voices and alerts. Wi-Fi Connection recommended.
Website support: Customer support by email, FAQ, video tutorials, manual downloads and accessories purchase.