At home, for planning laning trips, I run Memory Map on the laptop, but out on the road I use MMTracker (Android App) on a Tesco Hudl tablet.
Works flawlessly, almost!!
I use Memory Map maps (Ordnance Survey) mostly in 1:50k for planning and route following, but also have 1:25k for when the lanes get very twisty or with a number of alternative junctions etc.
I also use TomTom app on the Hudl to get to the start point .. best Sat-Nav app ever in my opinion ..
Bear in mind a sat-nav won't 'guide' you on green lanes in the same way as it does on the road, many of them aren't included on Sat Nav databases, so you mostly (As I do) plan a route then follow the route as a scrolling map screen. Set the GPS lock and it keeps your position in the centre of the screen and the map moves so you're always looking where you're going!
There are loads of other apps available ... and many places to get maps.
Works flawlessly, almost!!
I use Memory Map maps (Ordnance Survey) mostly in 1:50k for planning and route following, but also have 1:25k for when the lanes get very twisty or with a number of alternative junctions etc.
I also use TomTom app on the Hudl to get to the start point .. best Sat-Nav app ever in my opinion ..
Bear in mind a sat-nav won't 'guide' you on green lanes in the same way as it does on the road, many of them aren't included on Sat Nav databases, so you mostly (As I do) plan a route then follow the route as a scrolling map screen. Set the GPS lock and it keeps your position in the centre of the screen and the map moves so you're always looking where you're going!There are loads of other apps available ... and many places to get maps.
landy-lee
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At home, for planning laning trips, I run Memory Map on the laptop, but out on the road I use MMTracker (Android App) on a Tesco Hudl tablet.
Works flawlessly, almost!!
I use Memory Map maps (Ordnance Survey) mostly in 1:50k for planning and route following, but also have 1:25k for when the lanes get very twisty or with a number of alternative junctions etc.
I also use TomTom app on the Hudl to get to the start point .. best Sat-Nav app ever in my opinion ..
There are loads of other apps available ... and many places to get maps.
so does you tablet have GPS. is that how you follow the map on a tablet?
Yes, If you're going for a tablet check it has full GPS. When I ran it on a small laptop PC, I used a separate GPS receiver connected via cable to the laptop.
landy-lee
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private penguin
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I use the OS Maps App on my phone. Its an annual subscription of around £19 but gives full access to 1:25 and 1:50k maps of the UK on any device i sign in on.
I tend not to mark my route, although you can save routes. Instead, i have a route in mind, maybe marked on a printout, but then use the OS App to "record" my route as I drive it.
I tend not to mark my route, although you can save routes. Instead, i have a route in mind, maybe marked on a printout, but then use the OS App to "record" my route as I drive it.
Mine's old, a Tesco Hudl. Hudl 2 is better, but neither model is made anymore! I got mine for about £20 with Tesco clubcard points!!
Any Android tablet that suits you for size etc, so long as it's got the GPS location should be good. I have no idea of ipads and suchlike, but a few mates use them, I just can't be arsed with the high cost of them. Personally, after using a Samsung phone, I'd look for a Samsung tablet .. purely 'cos I've never had an issue with the mobile hardware.
Any Android tablet that suits you for size etc, so long as it's got the GPS location should be good. I have no idea of ipads and suchlike, but a few mates use them, I just can't be arsed with the high cost of them. Personally, after using a Samsung phone, I'd look for a Samsung tablet .. purely 'cos I've never had an issue with the mobile hardware.
DavidSally
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I'm an Apple user. I used to run a full sized IPad with Memory Map and 1:50 maps. Now I use an IPad mini, smaller screen but clearer with the Retina display so equally easy to see. Bonus of being lighter so less chance of the windscreen mount sucker coming unstuck. I have MM on the IPhone so can also use that as a backup but the small screen size makes it an emergency use only device. One downside of using Apple equipment is that you can't get MM on the Mac so you have to do all the planning on the IPad or IPhone.
neilly
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Hi All,
Is there any advantage of MM over OS maps?
I am currently looking to use my Hudl2 in the car, It appears a fair few do you MM, either on a phone or a tablet, But I also know some use the OS maps app.
Seems the cost of a years subscription for OS maps is approx £23, which as I understand it covers the maps as well. Does anyone know the cost of the GB maps on it? ( in the MM shop it appears that it is approx £200, is this correct?) Is this for life with free upgrades?
Cheers
Is there any advantage of MM over OS maps?
I am currently looking to use my Hudl2 in the car, It appears a fair few do you MM, either on a phone or a tablet, But I also know some use the OS maps app.
Seems the cost of a years subscription for OS maps is approx £23, which as I understand it covers the maps as well. Does anyone know the cost of the GB maps on it? ( in the MM shop it appears that it is approx £200, is this correct?) Is this for life with free upgrades?
Cheers
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
I've used MM in the past but now use ViewRanger after having problems transfering MM to new devices. Probably just me but Unlike things simple
No idea on overall cost but I've always just bought areas of interest, not really interested in having the whole of the UK.
I do remember while researching that VR seemed a lot cheaper but that could have been due to difference in size of areas. I just stick a bit of credit on it and then download areas as I need them.
Nothing beats spreading a few maps out on the floor though
neilly
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Thanks BB, I have had a look at that for the cost of £7 per pretty large area, I think I will give it a try.
Cheers
blue beasty
Leaks an prone to bits dropping off
You can register 4 separate devices as well which would be handy if I had more than one
I got mine initially very cheaply, free, via Torrents and such. I have since bought updates but they have been coming down in cost lately, due to extra competition! Memory map often has sales on but I've been told Amazon also discount them occasionally. OS itself also now does maps (I'm told) that should work with the Memory map viewer and I believe there are a couple of other packages, but I've never felt the need to go elsewhere. I've tried Viewranger a few years ago and didn't like it, though I believe it's been updated and looking on the Google playstore there's loads of 'map viewers', just take your pick and try the demos for free before buying!!
Have to say though, my latest maps (2015) are effectively no different than my oldest (2004) especially for the Green Lane network, many of which are ancient routes and not too easily moved ..
As for the Hudl2 USB is that just for charging? 'cos my Hudl works fine in the Landy ...
Have to say though, my latest maps (2015) are effectively no different than my oldest (2004) especially for the Green Lane network, many of which are ancient routes and not too easily moved ..
As for the Hudl2 USB is that just for charging? 'cos my Hudl works fine in the Landy ...
neilly
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Ah right. I added an extra USB charger socket and it's actually 2.1 V, but it works for both my Samsung S6 and the Hudl, with the Hudl for map reading and the phone working as my music box ..
USB
Oooh, must get one of those......
Plus a big holder to attach to the dash somewhere.
Cheers
