iPad - Memory Map vs Mud Map/VMS

**Naviguesser** · 12th January 2012, 10:42 PM

Thanks MLD & Mikehzz, excellent feedback.

mikehzz · 14th January 2012, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Ranga

I disagree. IMHO, the steep learning curve is mostly for the extra features most people may not want/need.

Each version of the Android version gets better and better. The only feature I'm still waiting for, is pinch zooming, but that's a want not a need. As soon as I can find a 7" Android tablet with decent GPS, that's where I'll be heading. I still find 10" tablets too big for me in the Defender.

Mind you, Androzic is OK on Android also. Not as many features, but what do expect for free?!

Panasonic: Toughpad beats iPad - Mobility - Technology - News - CRN Australia....There will be a 7" version called the B1

**Franrick** · 14th January 2012, 08:01 PM

I have been using Memory Map for a cpl of years now and I guess the best way to describe it is that ýou get what you pay for'. I do a lot of travelling by road as well as sailing and Memory Map has it all covered. Despite what previous posters have said, you can use maps other than propriety Memory Map files as well as print maps and do a whole lot more. Go to their web site, its worth a look. Cheers, Rick.

**OffTrack** · 15th January 2012, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by mikehzz

Panasonic: Toughpad beats iPad - Mobility - Technology - News - CRN Australia....There will be a 7" version called the B1

hmmmm "could appeal" is slightly different to "beats".

The CFA is trailing iPads this fire season:

Mapscape

That is pretty rugged usage.

**Naviguesser** · 15th January 2012, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Franrick

Despite what previous posters have said, you can use maps other than propriety Memory Map files as well as print maps and do a whole lot more.

Hi Rick, would be keen to find out more on this part

**Mulgo** · 15th January 2012, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Franrick

I have been using Memory Map for a cpl of years now and I guess the best way to describe it is that ýou get what you pay for'. I do a lot of travelling by road as well as sailing and Memory Map has it all covered. Despite what previous posters have said, you can use maps other than propriety Memory Map files as well as print maps and do a whole lot more. Go to their web site, its worth a look. Cheers, Rick.

Hi Rick, cannot seem to find information on how to use non-MM maps on their website, can you please send us the link?

Thanks

**OffTrack** · 15th January 2012, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by Mulgo

Hi Rick, cannot seem to find information on how to use non-MM maps on their website, can you please send us the link?

Thanks

It's called "Import 3rd Party Maps"

Memory-Map software features | Pro | AIS | Remote Tracking

The documentation is pretty skimpy, and I haven't had much luck with converting maps thus far.

I'm able to import GA ECW files which I've converted to GeoTiff's. I'm able to convert ozfx3 maps to GeoTiffs and MM will read the files in, but I not able to get MM to read the embedded calibration. This could be just down to not uttering the right incantations.

**Naviguesser** · 2nd February 2012, 01:25 PM

Been having a look around the memory map app on my iPad, I downloaded it prior to it being removed from the App Store.

The Aus Topo250 gives intermittent white patches that can vary from place to place. Other areas seem to be blurry. Anyone else come across this?

If that can be sorted, I quite like that map as a base with purchased Vicmap 25K and others (including Hema) as required.

Looked at the maps on VMS and detail seems lacking, sure you can purchase the vicmap series (and others) but that comes on top of a big price up front as well.

**OffTrack** · 3rd February 2012, 06:14 AM

Sounds like mapping that is partially downloaded. The Hema maps were upgraded to the 2012 versions late last year, so if you had downloaded maps prior to the switch over Memory-Map will attempt to download as you move to a new area.

If you grab the Hema base map pack from here:

Hema Maps | GPS Software: PC, iPad, Android | 4WD maps | Memory-Map Aus/NZ

and load it onto the iPad using iTunes as detailed here:

Frequently Asked Questions :: Downloading and installing Packaged Maps from zip files

you'll have a complete, up-to-date version of the Hema AusTopo 250 maps which should eliminate the maps as the problem.

Interesting that the app has been pulled. From the MM FAQ post it sounds like Apple have objected to the way in-app map purchases are handled. Perhaps this will force MM to offer the VicMap Topo in the same type of download package as the Hema maps.

FWIW and probably slightly OT, the Spatial Vision VicMap Book DVD which covers Victoria at 1:100,000 with 1:50,000 of some parts of the State, and 1:20,000 town maps is an excellent product. I was finding the VicMap 1:25,000 too large scale for the vast majority of driving, but the VicMap Book coverage is pretty much spot on. Unfortunately it only available in OZI format, so I've switched to running a chineseGPS with Memory Map and OziCE until such time as the promised iPhone version of Ozi eventuates.

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