MotionX GPS

I downloaded this App from Itunes store a while ago, and have been using it on and off for months. I must say I am highly impressed with with. It used triangulation, and the iPhones GPS to secure a location quickly.

While on your home network it uses your data connection to display maps, much like the way google maps work.

I was "horrified" at the data charges for roaming that Eugene O'Loughlin mentioned in his blog, but not surprised. I myself being incredibly tight fisted with money have Data Roaming turned off on my Iphone so I keep my costs down when abroad.

This is where MotionX GPS comes into its own. Before you leave home MotionX GPS can preloaded maps of the area you are going to. I found this feature invaluable for my last trip abroad. You can select the detail and the area to be downloaded, and this is stored directly on your iPhone for instant access thus avoiding data charges.

Types of Maps

Bing Road

Microsoft Bing Road maps

Bing Aerial

Aerial Maps by Microsoft Bing

Bing Hybrid

An overlay of Bing road maps on Bing Aerial

MotionX O-Road

Road maps by MotionX

MotionX O-Terrain

Topographical maps by MotionX.

Topographical Maps

These (for those who don't know) are detailed maps of a topographical area, and are of the same style as OS maps with contours, spot heights , and physical features. These are great for off road activities like walking or mountain biking.

Tracks

MotionX tracks your path on your maps, and overlays on the maps, and these can be shared on Facebook and Twitter.

This App cost me €2.39, compare this to the €195 I paid for my garmin gps 12 I purchased a few years ago (and it only has grid refs, and not maps) or the prices you can pay for other maps.

Verdict

Thumbs up, 5 Star product.

As always GPS systems do not replace experience or proper navigational equipment such as paper maps & compasses. Equipment can never replace common sense.

Student more expensive than Adult ticket?

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I never seen a pricing where a Student is charged more than an Adult!

Methaphethame / Crystal meth effects

Breaking Bad

This was recommended to me by my brother, and I have to admit I never even heard of it. I gave it a go, and was immediately hooked on it.

Plot:High School chemistry teacher who has to work a second job to support his family is diagnosed with lung cancer. He decides he has to provide for his family even when he is dead so this leads to him "cooking" Methamphetamine or Crystal Meth as its better known. Breaking Bad follows him trough his "adventures" that are caused by his chemistry talents.

Excellent show by any standards

Classic Shop Name

I came across this little classic last week in Spain.

Angry Birds

Every now and again an iPhone App comes along, and I am addicted.

This one is called Angry Birds, and quite simply you have to "knock out" the other birds by catapulting your "Angry birds" at them. Its a great game, and I am totally hooked.

Rui's (Cindys) Trip to China 2010

As some of you know Rui had to make a detour because of the Ash cloud hanging over Ireland. Hopefully she will get to fly in the morning, and if she does the Red line is the path she will take, the Purple was the original she was meant to fly today.


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View Rui's (Cindy's) flights in a larger map