CoPilot Satnav? - The DIS Discussion Forums

MissKip · 02-11-2013, 07:53 AM

Does anyone have any experience with CoPilot on their iPhone?

At £10 its cheaper than buying maps for my Garmin and also saves me having to carry it.

Would I be right in that you dont need to have your 3G enabled to use it? Is it still turn by turn with data roaming off?

wilma-bride · 02-11-2013, 07:56 AM

We used CoPilot last August for our Florida roadtrip. It is excellent. I loved not having to have zip code for places, being able to search for restaurants, shops and gas stations nearby. Well worth it, in my opinion. We used it on DH's Samsung Galaxy tab with no data roaming/wifi and it worked just fine.

Sunset_Princess · 02-11-2013, 07:59 AM

Where did you get this from? Is it an App? I like the sound of it

MissKip · 02-11-2013, 08:07 AM

thank you wilma-bride

glad you have a good review as I was just a bit worried that I go with it and it gets us completely lost or I end up with a massive data bill when we get home!

Sunset_Princess yes, its an app here is the link: http://www.copilotlive.com/uk/personal/

duffdo · 02-11-2013, 09:40 AM

I shelled out £40 ish for the Tom Tom for iPhone. It was the best £40 I ever spent. It doesn't need a data connection and even shows you which lane you need to be in on the roads in case you get confused!

wilma-bride · 02-11-2013, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by duffdo

I shelled out £40 ish for the Tom Tom for iPhone. It was the best £40 I ever spent. It doesn't need a data connection and even shows you which lane you need to be in on the roads in case you get confused!

CoPilot does the same, to the point where (on major roads with multiple lanes) you will actually get a photographic image also, to show where you should be to take an exit or join a major highway.

MissKip · 02-11-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wilma-bride

CoPilot does the same, to the point where (on major roads with multiple lanes) you will actually get a photographic image also, to show where you should be to take an exit or join a major highway.

This I like, may save a few arguments where I would otherwise end up getting the blame for us being in the wrong lane!

wilma-bride · 02-11-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MissKip

This I like, may save a few arguments where I would otherwise end up getting the blame for us being in the wrong lane!

That happens in our house (well, car) too. Navigating is a thankless task

Lizzi · 02-11-2013, 01:40 PM

I've downloaded the free version of CoPilot, opting for South USA maps as the free set. I'll be interested to see how it gets on when I get out there in a couple of weeks.

MissKip · 02-11-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lizzi

I've downloaded the free version of CoPilot, opting for South USA maps as the free set. I'll be interested to see how it gets on when I get out there in a couple of weeks.

Would love to here how you get on

lynng · 02-12-2013, 05:38 PM

Hi

I used the free CoPilot for a visit to LA. and it was fantastic. We were able to route to many places including Las Vegas. I've got it all ready for our visit to Orlando I would totally recommend it.
Lynn

GirlDreamer · 02-13-2013, 06:32 AM

Wow, I always thought that downloading a GPS app would require some internet usage. I was actually prepared to buy a new one at Walmart next we go, after we had some bad experiences with the one we rented from here in the UK.

Lizzi · 02-14-2013, 07:20 AM

I'll definitely let you know how I get on. I've put it on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet, which has Wifi and GPS but no 3G. As far as I'm aware, I'll not have any access to wifi whilst driving around Orlando, so it'll definitely be worth seeing if it works (assuming my son doesn't drain the battery on the trip over!)

GirlDreamer · 02-14-2013, 07:55 AM

I never thought of tablets, does it work on an ipad as well then? It'll be a little bit easier to see on a bigger screen :P + that I like using my phone for playing music while I'm driving.

MichelinMan · 02-14-2013, 03:48 PM

I downloaded the Android app and have been using it in the UK since Xmas. Works really well, so I got the Florida maps too. Doesn't use any data, so will be perfect for roaming.

02-11-2013, 07:53 AM	#1
MissKip Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 43	CoPilot Satnav? Does anyone have any experience with CoPilot on their iPhone? At £10 its cheaper than buying maps for my Garmin and also saves me having to carry it. Would I be right in that you dont need to have your 3G enabled to use it? Is it still turn by turn with data roaming off? __________________

02-11-2013, 07:56 AM	#2
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02-11-2013, 07:59 AM	#3
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02-11-2013, 08:07 AM	#4
MissKip Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 43	thank you wilma-bride glad you have a good review as I was just a bit worried that I go with it and it gets us completely lost or I end up with a massive data bill when we get home! Sunset_Princess yes, its an app here is the link: http://www.copilotlive.com/uk/personal/ __________________

02-11-2013, 01:40 PM	#9
Lizzi Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peterborough, Cambs Posts: 81	I've downloaded the free version of CoPilot, opting for South USA maps as the free set. I'll be interested to see how it gets on when I get out there in a couple of weeks. __________________ Pending Trip: Disneyworld Florida [2013] Previous Trips: Disneyland California [March 1993] Disneyworld Florida [August 1997] Disneyworld Florida [July 1999] Disneyworld Florida [July 2002] Disneyland Paris [July 2010] Disneyland Paris [March 2011] Disneyland Paris [September 2012]

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02-11-2013, 09:40 AM	#5
duffdo Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 85	I shelled out £40 ish for the Tom Tom for iPhone. It was the best £40 I ever spent. It doesn't need a data connection and even shows you which lane you need to be in on the roads in case you get confused!

02-12-2013, 05:38 PM	#11
lynng Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Milton Keynes UK Posts: 6	Hi I used the free CoPilot for a visit to LA. and it was fantastic. We were able to route to many places including Las Vegas. I've got it all ready for our visit to Orlando I would totally recommend it. Lynn __________________ Lynn DW (ME)39, DH46, DD20,DD12 XMAS AT DISNEY WORLD 17th Dec - 4th Jan

02-13-2013, 06:32 AM	#12
GirlDreamer DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK Posts: 772	Wow, I always thought that downloading a GPS app would require some internet usage. I was actually prepared to buy a new one at Walmart next we go, after we had some bad experiences with the one we rented from here in the UK. __________________ WDW CM: Feb. 2006 - March 2007 and Aug. 2008 - May 2009 Previous trips: Feb. 2007 (Saratoga Springs), Sept. 2007 (Off-site), Sept. 2010 (POP), Sept. 2012 (POFQ) Next trip: Disneymoon Nov 13th - Dec 4th 2014

02-14-2013, 07:20 AM	#13
Lizzi Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peterborough, Cambs Posts: 81	I'll definitely let you know how I get on. I've put it on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet, which has Wifi and GPS but no 3G. As far as I'm aware, I'll not have any access to wifi whilst driving around Orlando, so it'll definitely be worth seeing if it works (assuming my son doesn't drain the battery on the trip over!) __________________ Pending Trip: Disneyworld Florida [2013] Previous Trips: Disneyland California [March 1993] Disneyworld Florida [August 1997] Disneyworld Florida [July 1999] Disneyworld Florida [July 2002] Disneyland Paris [July 2010] Disneyland Paris [March 2011] Disneyland Paris [September 2012]

02-14-2013, 07:55 AM	#14
GirlDreamer DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, UK Posts: 772	I never thought of tablets, does it work on an ipad as well then? It'll be a little bit easier to see on a bigger screen :P + that I like using my phone for playing music while I'm driving. __________________ WDW CM: Feb. 2006 - March 2007 and Aug. 2008 - May 2009 Previous trips: Feb. 2007 (Saratoga Springs), Sept. 2007 (Off-site), Sept. 2010 (POP), Sept. 2012 (POFQ) Next trip: Disneymoon Nov 13th - Dec 4th 2014

02-14-2013, 03:48 PM	#15
MichelinMan I Am Speed - Ka-Chow!!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire Posts: 412	I downloaded the Android app and have been using it in the UK since Xmas. Works really well, so I got the Florida maps too. Doesn't use any data, so will be perfect for roaming. __________________ I'm not fat, just cuddly!! Play Up Pompey!! July 1994 : WDW Off-Site on Honeymoon July 2009 : DLP Newport Bay Club July 2011 : DLP Disneyland Hotel July 2013 : WDW Polynesian Resort / Hard Rock Universal / Renaissance SeaWorld

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