tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post6864863180244273204..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: We have an iPhone!Kevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1540506987057237312015-04-06T09:37:51.072-04:002015-04-06T09:37:51.072-04:00Thank you very much Daffy4u, Kevin wasn't awar...Thank you very much Daffy4u, Kevin wasn't aware of this!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-34653148751707510542015-04-06T09:37:09.310-04:002015-04-06T09:37:09.310-04:00An iPhone wasn't in our budget either but when...An iPhone wasn't in our budget either but when a used one was given to us we weren't about to turn it down. You could probably still you the above mapping system on your droid, it won't hurt to try.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-432990206842376852015-04-06T09:33:32.624-04:002015-04-06T09:33:32.624-04:00Alex totally cleared everything out of the phone b...Alex totally cleared everything out of the phone before handing it over to us so we are starting with a clean slate and Kevin actually prefers it this way.<br /><br />Kevin will however have a further look into this to see what he might be able to find.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51574154488328417612015-04-06T09:29:49.230-04:002015-04-06T09:29:49.230-04:00Thank you Pete both for taking the time to comment...Thank you Pete both for taking the time to comment and for telling us about Motion-X GPS. Kevin has now downloaded it and is eager to try it out. As you said it is hard to go wrong with a price like that.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-11989268777286775242015-04-06T09:26:47.846-04:002015-04-06T09:26:47.846-04:00You're welcome! We are looking forward to tryi...You're welcome! We are looking forward to trying it out properly ourselves.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46571057794564922052015-04-06T09:25:47.439-04:002015-04-06T09:25:47.439-04:00We like Map My Hike but the problem for us with th...We like Map My Hike but the problem for us with that, is that you need to have either a cellular connection or a wifi connection and many times we won't have any connection, this is why Kevin is trying to find one that will work without having to be connected to anything and strictly uses the built in GPS unit in the phone itself.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-35454836680815847272015-04-06T09:22:32.225-04:002015-04-06T09:22:32.225-04:00We also have the Jetpack for when we are traveling...We also have the Jetpack for when we are traveling in the US so we will just have to turn it on and have the iPhone with us and then we can us the wifi network without having to go out and get a SIM card for the phone or have to have it unlocked although I am sure we will get it unlocked for travel outside of Canada or the US.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45519430264801669302015-04-06T09:18:00.132-04:002015-04-06T09:18:00.132-04:00Hope this helps you out then Chris!Hope this helps you out then Chris!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65611908781053398462015-04-06T09:17:27.356-04:002015-04-06T09:17:27.356-04:00Yes, it took us a while to conform to this technol...Yes, it took us a while to conform to this technology and even then we still aren't doing it the way the normal population does as we will only be using a wifi connection or no connection at all unless we are in a country that has a very cheap cellular system then we would purchase a SIM card and buy a pay as you go package providing that we get the phone unlocked first.<br /><br />There is not way we would use the iPhone to do a blog post, it would take forever. Kevin is still researching many of it's possibilities . :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77501919908139134202015-04-06T09:07:52.123-04:002015-04-06T09:07:52.123-04:00Yes, it will be great for that kind of thing when ...Yes, it will be great for that kind of thing when we are traveling as long as we can access a wifi signal unless we buy a SIM card for that country and then we would be able to access the cellular system which of course would make things even easier providing that it isn't super expensive, if it is then we will just stick to wifi signals.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-13433001603228980352015-04-06T09:03:56.470-04:002015-04-06T09:03:56.470-04:00When a cell phone is "locked," it can on...When a cell phone is "locked," it can only be used on the cellular carrier that sold you the phone. An unlocked cell phone can be used on any network that is compatible with the phone's wireless technology, such as GSM and CDMA networks.<br /><br />So for us this means that we wouldn't get dinged with roaming charges if we travel because we could then buy a SIM card for each particular country we travel to and then buy a pay as you go card for data <br /><br />Here is a webpage that will tell you more about a SIM card. http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-sim-card.htmRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-7836689944013624042015-04-06T08:48:43.488-04:002015-04-06T08:48:43.488-04:00Yes, Kevin was checking the prices and he found th...Yes, Kevin was checking the prices and he found them selling for around $150. It was very nice of Alex to let us have his and we will also be keeping it for as long as we can.<br /><br />I am sure that Kevin has probably already downloaded that app as we do use facebook a lot to keep in contact with both Lindsey and Alex.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-4026177436593273462015-04-06T08:43:54.379-04:002015-04-06T08:43:54.379-04:00Kevin said that he still wants to have our actual ...Kevin said that he still wants to have our actual GPS unit in the car or motorhome, First the screen is bigger and he is just happier with it but that might change as we get used to the iPhone more.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-86028556168985560122015-04-06T08:39:56.248-04:002015-04-06T08:39:56.248-04:00Up here in Canada it isn't quite so simple to ...Up here in Canada it isn't quite so simple to get an unlocked version and they charge quite a bit to do that if you want to get it unlocked. We would certainly like to get it unlocked as many countries have very inexpensive SIM cards and pay as you go plans that was part of the reason that we decided to get a smart phone.<br /><br />Kevin is definitely having fun with it and I know the more we get used to it the more we will see what it is capable of.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-22926270668396209212015-04-06T08:35:52.321-04:002015-04-06T08:35:52.321-04:00We won't be using our iphone as a phone or for...We won't be using our iphone as a phone or for texting because most of the time we will be offline. We aren't setting it up for cellular and will only use it if we can access a wifi connection so we will be very limited.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57363784071878177402015-04-06T08:31:53.167-04:002015-04-06T08:31:53.167-04:00Keep in mind that most people are connected to the...Keep in mind that most people are connected to the internet when they use their GPS feature, this mapping system isn't so it won't be quite the same but hopefully it will work just as good.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33931981203792222862015-04-05T10:10:01.338-04:002015-04-05T10:10:01.338-04:00You can also download Google Maps for offline use....You can also download Google Maps for offline use. https://support.google.com/gmm/answer/3273567?hl=enDaffy4uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16088929331206240956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-73289065295854234342015-04-04T06:28:43.457-04:002015-04-04T06:28:43.457-04:00I have had a droid for 4 years now and like it and...I have had a droid for 4 years now and like it and google maps MUCH better than Garmin who led us astray much too often. Wish an iPhone were in my budget. This droid seems not to be able to delete anything so I would be really afraid to put maps on it given how slow it already is. But I sure would like being able to map where there is no signal.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-20723650675143616932015-04-03T21:19:39.289-04:002015-04-03T21:19:39.289-04:00Welcome to the world of smart phones (hopefull...Welcome to the world of smart phones (hopefully I'll get it right this time)<br />Before you go out and buy any apps see what you have on your phone that's already free<br />You could start by having Alex go into Gmail if he has one or Hotmail if he has one<br />If he does you can go on one of two sites Type in Google locator map or. https://www.google.com/locationhistory. <br />. From there have Alex enter in his username and password <br />That will bring you to Google locator map if you get that far (this should work 90 % of the time 90% of the people add this feature inadvertently unknowing). you should see a calendar on the left-hand side of the screen and a map on the right-hand side of the screen <br />in the calendar push any previous day on the map on the right side will show where that phone has been in a 24 hour calendar day ( On my phone I have gone back almost 2 years )<br />If Alex uses that phone with his Username and password ,,,, do bookmark it,,, you will be able to go back to it anytime without logging in and open it <br />This will also work on an android Smart phone as well<br />Now sit back and think about it <br />,,, it could be pretty scary, ,,,and then think whoever???????<br />Hope you enjoy your day<br /><br />Mister edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293854096422236002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51297537498888329602015-04-03T20:14:56.705-04:002015-04-03T20:14:56.705-04:00Congrats on the new-to-you iPhone! Been following ...Congrats on the new-to-you iPhone! Been following your blog religiously for quite some time now and really enjoy it. I highly recommend the app Motion-X GPS, especially for hiking. It's only $0.99 and you can download all sorts of Topo and road maps. I'm a technology geek and recently purchased Gaia GPS, just so I could see if it was superior to Motion-X GPS. I haven't spent a lot of time with it, but at first blush it just doesn't seem as user friendly as Motion-X GPS, and certainly not for the money. Anyhow, you really can't go wrong for less than a buck (albeit a US buck).Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09686448883987813342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61904556815317747332015-04-03T16:26:56.931-04:002015-04-03T16:26:56.931-04:00Thanks for the maps link. I am installing it on my...Thanks for the maps link. I am installing it on my Android now.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-89539929384963271962015-04-03T15:28:17.358-04:002015-04-03T15:28:17.358-04:00I use Map My Hike. It is really cool for telling y...I use Map My Hike. It is really cool for telling you how far in miles you went, how long it took and then gives you a diagram of the hike. Enjoy your new iPhone.Paul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80122069842064585132015-04-03T14:19:01.977-04:002015-04-03T14:19:01.977-04:00We were just like you, traveled a lot trying to de...We were just like you, traveled a lot trying to decide whether a Smartphone was really worth the price. On this trip we decided we really needed our own secured Hotspot so we went to the Verizon store, which was our cellphone carrier already and got their Jetpack, and I got an Android phone. We love both! Now we can securely do banking, etc on the road, and one the phone we love the GPS and the ability to locate things along the road effortlessly! Definitely worth it! I will check out your GPS suggestion as well!Camping with Robin and Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986843459560691930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-56916577535585103852015-04-03T14:05:55.373-04:002015-04-03T14:05:55.373-04:00Good info. I'm trying to figure out maps on m...Good info. I'm trying to figure out maps on my phone this week. living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-10146730633778678782015-04-03T11:26:01.962-04:002015-04-03T11:26:01.962-04:00Wow, we thought it took us a long time to get an I...Wow, we thought it took us a long time to get an IPhone...we got into the smart phone life about 4 years ago and use it constantly. Jerry still has the 4 and I have the 5 anticipating upgrading both to 6 or maybe both just to 5 still uncertain. We use the GPS, maps, locating nearby things to do, and for most of our networking. Still not fast enough on tiny keys for typing so when we write our blogs we use the laptop and/or our Surface.<br /><br />Welcome to the the smart phone lifestyle...hope it is all you expect it to be and more! Just remember...there is no going back!Along the Way with JnKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com