 Poster: A snowHead
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Decided to buy the HTC and as a result cant seem to get Ski Traks apps which is availble on the iphone and was mentioned on this website (if anyone know where the Andriod version is, please let me know)
I have found a similar one called Satski (£3.20 app but dont mind paying) as long as I know it works well. You download the maps in advance so no roaming charges, but just wandering if anyone has used this before I pay for it. the Lite (free) version doesnt do much so pointless downloading it
Failing that, anyone else used Android ski apps that work well and no internet/roaming charges. Just went for a walk used the free version of "All sports" app and it used the internet to map my walk which is annoying and would be very expensive in France
thanks
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I use an app called My tracks for mountain biking, seems to work nicely, records where you've been and max speed, elevation and loads of other stats. I turn on flight mode and that stops the roaming charges, and then when you have WiFi access it loads the maps and shows you where you've been using the GPS coordinates I think. Something like that anyway, I think it was free so even if its not quite what your after it might be worth a try? 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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I've used SatSki and its not bad; quite powerful tools to look at what you've done afterwards if you have a PC and can be bothered! You might get the occasional "interesting" reading in terms of speed, but that's as much down to the hardware as the programme. I think you can do overlays in google earth, etc too...
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Cheers jamster & F-Kipper. WIll carry on looking into it. Not sure if its worth buying one. mainly want somethig to tell me how far we have skiid and maybe average speed. Not bothered about all added extras. Will prob use it on first day and then not bither due to paranoia about roaming charges and hands being too cold to check stats!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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is using GPS on you phone free when abroad?
I always thought it would cost so have never bothered with any of these apps, although it looks like I may this year
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| Hutchy wrote: |
is using GPS on you phone free when abroad?
I always thought it would cost so have never bothered with any of these apps, although it looks like I may this year |
As with most things technical, it depends.
GPS is free, satellites beam their signals constantly, your device processes the signal to work out where you are. The bit that might cost you money is the app itself going on the Internet to process the data.
For example, to work out your location (GPS) is free, but if the app downloads a map to show you where you are, you might need to pay for the data. To get around this, some apps keep an 'offline' copy of the map so that no data use is required.
Happily I believe that within the EU there is now a cap on mobile data charges so things are getting better.
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I had a Desire HD at the time; I turned off roaming and that stopped it trying to use mobile base stations to boost the GPS; my understanding is that if its only recieving GPS timing signals, it will cost nothing. Mine certainly didn't; I downloaded the resort map before going though! It will do average speed and it should seperate distance ski'd from uplift distance too...
I don't remember battery poor being any worse than an admittedly low baseline...
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I use AlpineReplay on my Samsung Galaxy Ace (Android)... The battery on my phone is awful anyway but the app didn't drain it any quicker than normal! Worked really well, uses GPS and seemed pretty accurate with altitude at stuff (+/- 2m). Really surprised as it was a free app!! Worth a shot, even to try it since its free
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I've used it on an HTC Hero and liked it. There's no data roaming charges, provided you've downloaded the map before you leave (and you're not using the "buddy" option to find where your mates are on the mountain!).
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I used Satski in PDS this Jan and it was pretty good. I have a Desire HD and the battery is poor so I always carry a charged spare anyway. GPS does not require a mobile network connection so is free but some of the other features like buddy tracking do.
There are some decent android widgets available - I use one called 'Widgetsoid Switcher' that is customisable and lets me easily toggle mobile network, wifi, brightness ect. which can really help with battery life and roaming charges.
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You know it makes sense.
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| toby wright wrote: |
I've just looked as I thought I might use it in Cervinia next week, but it appears they dont have the map, or Zermatt for that matter 
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Are you my twin?? Off there is about 3 weeks. I have got the map though - but you need the Zermatt one. I've just checked to be sure...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Cheers all. Downloaded a free full version app SPORTS TRACKER-mentioned above. Works really well. Doesn't use any internet if u turn it off on phone. it maps ure journey, speed, distance. V clever. If u connect 2wifi (when back in hotel) the saved info will show on Google maps (not available when skiing as u turn roaming off 2avoid cost but if u keep internet on when skiing it shows maps live. Really useful 2see how far u skiid at end of day and being free helps! Hope above makes sense-typing on phone
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Poster: A snowHead
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Cheers all. Downloaded a free full version app SPORTS TRACKER-mentioned above. Works really well. Doesn't use any internet if u turn it off on phone. it maps ure journey, speed, distance. V clever. If u connect 2wifi (when back in hotel) the saved info will show on Google maps (not available when skiing as u turn roaming off 2avoid cost but if u keep internet on when skiing it shows maps live. Really useful 2see how far u skiid at end of day and being free helps! Hope above makes sense-typing on phone
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