REVIEW iPhone MotionX GPS map for DR... great app for $2.99

CFA123

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MotionX - for DR1 members it may be the best $2.99 app in the store... really! I've had this app for a few months, it's available in the App Store. Search for MotionX. There's a light version for free, but you won't regret the $2.99




Best Features:
  • Detailed maps of most larger cities.
  • Direction indication for many one-way roads.
  • Road map & terrain map options with altitudes, etc.
  • Maintains track
  • Ability to take photos & tie to specific location
  • Ability to share track information and photos to friends via e-mail, facebook, or twitter
  • Ability to pre-cache maps up to 50MB (a lot of maps) when you're using wifi so you don't have to use the network to download maps as you move around.
Missing:
  • Turn by turn directions - either on screen or vocal
  • Ability to put in destination & have estimated time of arrival, etc
In Use:
  • I made a trip from the north coast to Barahona.
  • The night before, I brought up the map screen and simply panned across the country at different detail levels to cache the maps. This put the maps in the iPhones memory so it didn't need to use the Orange network to grab map images as I went from place to place.
  • Morning of trip, plugged the phone into the lighter socket in the car, and turned on the app. Took about 3 minutes to get the sat link.
  • Turned on the Track feature
  • Ready to go
  • Car in motion (or you if you're walking) shows up on map. Accuracy is very good... as you pass an intersection, the map shows you right at that intersection.
  • Track of trip - (dotted line shows where I had the GPS turned off for a while).
  • 3585972601_a98136f153.jpg
  • Made a wrong turn in Bani on the way home while not paying attention. Actually used the GPS to get back to the right road. You can see my detour here
  • 3586783308_0754aecfcf.jpg
  • Summary of trip - was actually about 6.5 hours. I failed to turn off the Track, which stops the clock.
  • 3586779798_5d04d7298a.jpg
  • current lat/lon/alt location. this image is without sat link, so it doesn't have all fields filled in as it normally would in use.
  • 3585973213_8fc364b497.jpg
  • Compass shows heading & speed on ground (SOG). Compass only works when you are in motion
  • 3585973335_f30951a598.jpg
  • track from trip to lago enriquillo. note sights where i took photos with the iphone
  • 3586780242_0396a95afc.jpg
  • Test photo from trip to see how it functioned in MotionX.
  • 3586781604_7566874350.jpg
  • Track from trip to Monte Cristi in Terrain format. Note altitudes are indicated on the map (relief map)
  • 3585972493_6937eaef37.jpg
  • Zoomed in track from Monte Cristi trip. You can see that I went back and forth on that road a few times... and at least for me, i can tell when i pulled into the parking lot... and then was on foot and walked out on the beach. If you're familiar with the beach there, you can probably tell as well.
  • 3586781284_9be7812440.jpg
  • Next post (below) will include some random maps to show levels of detail available
 
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CFA123

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Misc MotionX Maps

Some misc maps at different zoom levels.
For whatever reason, Puerto Plata has little street level detail.

SANTO DOMINGO
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SANTIAGO
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SOSUA
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MOCA
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PUERTO PLATA
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CFA123

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This is the text of an e-mail sent from the iPhone and MotionX. Can share your trip & photos with any e-mail user.

Hello,
xxxxx uses MotionX-GPS on the iPhone 3G and is sharing with you the following track:
<TABLE style="FONT: 10pt sans-serif" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Name:</TD><TD>Lago Enriquillo</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Date:</TD><TD>May 13, 2009 9:55 am</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Distance:</TD><TD>194 miles</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Elapsed Time:</TD><TD>7:38:37</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Avg Speed:</TD><TD>25.5 mph</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Max Speed:</TD><TD>62.8 mph</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Avg Pace:</TD><TD>02' 21" per mile</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Min Altitude:</TD><TD>-1 ft</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Max Altitude:</TD><TD>335 ft</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE style="FONT: 10pt sans-serif" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Start Time:</TD><TD>2009-05-13T13:55:59Z</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" colSpan=2>Start Location:</TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 20px; WIDTH: 90px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Latitude:</TD><TD>18.065772? N</TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 20px; WIDTH: 90px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Longitude:</TD><TD>71.107442? W</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE style="FONT: 10pt sans-serif" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">End Time:</TD><TD>2009-05-13T21:34:37Z</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" colSpan=2>End Location:</TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 20px; WIDTH: 90px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Latitude:</TD><TD>18.065751? N</TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 20px; WIDTH: 90px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Longitude:</TD><TD>71.107492? W</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Click on this link to display the track in Google Maps. This link will be valid until Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM PDT.

There are three files attached to this email:
"Lago Enriquillo.kmz" is a Google KML track that can be displayed in Google Earth or Google Maps.
"Lago Enriquillo.gpx" is an Open Standard track that can be displayed by select mapping software.
"Lago Enriquillo.jpg" is a picture attached to the track by xxxxx.



So, if you have an iPhone... try this app!
As for the rest... i'm sorry for you!
 

leromero

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I use the paid version here in the states all the time. The free version only gives you a limited amount of waypoints. Can I purchase an Orange SIM for my US based iPhone?

When I took it there last time I had it in airplane mode the whole time. Unfortunately the GPS function does not work in that mode.
 

CFA123

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I use the paid version here in the states all the time. The free version only gives you a limited amount of waypoints. Can I purchase an Orange SIM for my US based iPhone?

It will work with an Orange SIM if your iPhone is factory/carrier unlocked (not limited to your carrier) or jailbroken.
 

Luperon

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MotionX - for DR1 members it may be the best $2.99 app in the store... really! I've had this app for a few months, it's available in the App Store. Search for MotionX. There's a light version for free, but you won't regret the $2.99




Best Features:
  • Detailed maps of most larger cities.
  • Direction indication for many one-way roads.
  • Road map & terrain map options with altitudes, etc.
  • Maintains track
  • Ability to take photos & tie to specific location
  • Ability to share track information and photos to friends via e-mail, facebook, or twitter
  • Ability to pre-cache maps up to 50MB (a lot of maps) when you're using wifi so you don't have to use the network to download maps as you move around.
Missing:
  • Turn by turn directions - either on screen or vocal
  • Ability to put in destination & have estimated time of arrival, etc
In Use:
  • I made a trip from the north coast to Barahona.
  • The night before, I brought up the map screen and simply panned across the country at different detail levels to cache the maps. This put the maps in the iPhones memory so it didn't need to use the Orange network to grab map images as I went from place to place.
  • Morning of trip, plugged the phone into the lighter socket in the car, and turned on the app. Took about 3 minutes to get the sat link.
  • Turned on the Track feature
  • Ready to go
  • Car in motion (or you if you're walking) shows up on map. Accuracy is very good... as you pass an intersection, the map shows you right at that intersection.
  • Track of trip - (dotted line shows where I had the GPS turned off for a while).
  • 3585972601_a98136f153.jpg
  • Made a wrong turn in Bani on the way home while not paying attention. Actually used the GPS to get back to the right road. You can see my detour here
  • 3586783308_0754aecfcf.jpg
  • Summary of trip - was actually about 6.5 hours. I failed to turn off the Track, which stops the clock.
  • 3586779798_5d04d7298a.jpg
  • current lat/lon/alt location. this image is without sat link, so it doesn't have all fields filled in as it normally would in use.
  • 3585973213_8fc364b497.jpg
  • Compass shows heading & speed on ground (SOG). Compass only works when you are in motion
  • 3585973335_f30951a598.jpg
  • track from trip to lago enriquillo. note sights where i took photos with the iphone
  • 3586780242_0396a95afc.jpg
  • Test photo from trip to see how it functioned in MotionX.
  • 3586781604_7566874350.jpg
  • Track from trip to Monte Cristi in Terrain format. Note altitudes are indicated on the map (relief map)
  • 3585972493_6937eaef37.jpg
  • Zoomed in track from Monte Cristi trip. You can see that I went back and forth on that road a few times... and at least for me, i can tell when i pulled into the parking lot... and then was on foot and walked out on the beach. If you're familiar with the beach there, you can probably tell as well.
  • 3586781284_9be7812440.jpg
  • Next post (below) will include some random maps to show levels of detail available



Great post! thanks
 

Adrian Bye

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Thanks for the detailed writeup, I bought it and will test it in the next few days. I have the Ola maps of Santo Domingo (which have recently been updated), but maybe this is better!
 

beeza

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How much does the iphone 3G cost with Orange?

I currently have the old iphone, but I quite fancy the GPS functionality especially now that it is supported here.

I have checked my fidepuntos and I have 10610, that should be worth something towards it?
 

sweetdbt

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This is good news. While I don't see myself ever owning an iphone, if the digital maps have been made, it's just a matter of time before a version for blackberrys and other GPS equipped phones is available.
 

BushBaby

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GREAT post CFA123. Do you know how soon they will be producing an iPhone system that will show us how to get round Playa Grande, Playa Dorada & Santiago? I'll be first in line to buy one if they ever come up with a GPS iPhone for golf courses! ~ Grahame.
 

BF1

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How much does the iphone 3G cost with Orange?

I currently have the old iphone, but I quite fancy the GPS functionality especially now that it is supported here.

I have checked my fidepuntos and I have 10610, that should be worth something towards it?

With my plan, the Iphone 8GB is worth 13,990 and the 16GB 17,990 fidepuntos. Remember, using your fidepuntos will force you to stay 18 months with Orange, and in september you could switch to another company keeping your number with the coming number portability. Just in case.....
I'm waiting until september to see if Orange start with 3G or will switch to Claro.
 

NFF

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This is the text of an e-mail sent from the iPhone and MotionX. Can share your trip & photos with any e-mail user.

Hello,
xxxxx uses MotionX-GPS on the iPhone 3G and is sharing with you the following track:
<TABLE style="FONT: 10pt sans-serif" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Name:</TD><TD>Lago Enriquillo</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Date:</TD><TD>May 13, 2009 9:55 am</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Distance:</TD><TD>194 miles</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Elapsed Time:</TD><TD>7:38:37</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Avg Speed:</TD><TD>25.5 mph</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Max Speed:</TD><TD>62.8 mph</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Avg Pace:</TD><TD>02' 21" per mile</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Min Altitude:</TD><TD>-1 ft</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Max Altitude:</TD><TD>335 ft</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE style="FONT: 10pt sans-serif" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Start Time:</TD><TD>2009-05-13T13:55:59Z</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" colSpan=2>Start Location:</TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 20px; WIDTH: 90px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Latitude:</TD><TD>18.065772? N</TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 20px; WIDTH: 90px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Longitude:</TD><TD>71.107442? W</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE style="FONT: 10pt sans-serif" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">End Time:</TD><TD>2009-05-13T21:34:37Z</TD></TR><TR><TD style="WIDTH: 110px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" colSpan=2>End Location:</TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 20px; WIDTH: 90px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Latitude:</TD><TD>18.065751? N</TD></TR><TR><TD style="PADDING-LEFT: 20px; WIDTH: 90px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Longitude:</TD><TD>71.107492? W</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Click on this link to display the track in Google Maps. This link will be valid until Jul 1, 2009 1:14 PM PDT.

There are three files attached to this email:
"Lago Enriquillo.kmz" is a Google KML track that can be displayed in Google Earth or Google Maps.
"Lago Enriquillo.gpx" is an Open Standard track that can be displayed by select mapping software.
"Lago Enriquillo.jpg" is a picture attached to the track by xxxxx.



So, if you have an iPhone... try this app!
As for the rest... i'm sorry for you!


It`s a very usefull app. I`ll buy one IPhone soon :)))