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I emailed Maps with me yesterday about an install problem, the advised unmounting mt SD card, install the app then remount the SD card, I happened to mention it would be good to have the app on the pc too, and they said to install this http://www.bluestacks.com/

Just done it and all seems fine.
 
#2 ·
Very impressed, I just downloaded maps with me onto the laptop, clicked on Scotland and downloaded the full Scottish maps to street level, then England.

Works better than on the phone.
 
#3 ·
Well done Kev - that really is useful info. :wink:

I presume this is the direct URL for what you downloaded - http://www.bluestacks.com/app-player.html

Will it allow you to run other apps on the laptop do you know - like CoPilot? It would be dead handy to plan routes, stops etc., on the lappy (with the convenience of the mouse and large screen) then transfer the file to the phone for use as a satnav.

Dave :D
 
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Thanks Kev for the heads up on this - now I have a 20inch Android tablet!!!!

Just trying to see if I can make the touchscreen work - my PC has the option of touch as an input.

By using the Google apps sync option, I have managed to get most of the apps on that are on my Samsung tablet.

WOW and DOUBLE WOW

Colin
 
#5 ·
nice heads up - ta for that

doesn't appear to run iOS apps in Windoze, only Android - shame about that but the missus will be happy as she has a 7" Nexus
 
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Not sure how far it will go, as a lot of my apps require, data, accelerator, GPS etc, just going through my apps now to see if a screen off bigger bigness will be useful on our trip away.

Glad it's of use though, and I hope they keep it going as it is only a beta, no doubt it'll have a charge attached at some point so get in early as they say.
 
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That is absolutely brilliant and works perfectly on my McBook, Kev. Thank you!!!

This clever application, coupled with uncleswede's spreadsheet is going to make things even easier in future.

Have you had a chance to let Dave Burleigh know yet, as he introduced us all to the Android version? I bet he'll be delighted with what you've found. :D
 
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HurricaneSmith said:
That is absolutely brilliant and works perfectly on my McBook, Kev. Thank you!!!

This clever application, coupled with uncleswede's spreadsheet is going to make things even easier in future.

Have you had a chance to let Dave Burleigh know yet, as he introduced us all to the Android version? I bet he'll be delighted with what you've found. :D
Android version of What John? but no not posted it to him, I'll let you do it though, just trying to catch up before the orf :) :)
 
#9 ·
Dave introduced us to MapsWithMe via Android phones, Kev.

I'll let him know, but give you full credit for what you've found.

Have a great time away in your new van.........You've earned it with what you've achieved by hard work! :)
 
#10 ·
Kev_n_Liz said:
HurricaneSmith said:
That is absolutely brilliant and works perfectly on my McBook, Kev. Thank you!!!

This clever application, coupled with uncleswede's spreadsheet is going to make things even easier in future.

Have you had a chance to let Dave Burleigh know yet, as he introduced us all to the Android version? I bet he'll be delighted with what you've found. :D
Android version of What John? but no not posted it to him, I'll let you do it though, just trying to catch up before the orf :) :)
I haven't kept up with your build, Kev. Have you completed it then? Have a good time, wherever you are going to. If you are coming up to the Fruitcakes rally in near us, we can meet at last - I will just be a day visitor, having sold the van.

Colin
 
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The home page Kev's link took you to had two download links, one for Windows and one for Apple......assuming you clicked the left hand one :oops: ........... then.............

Have a look at this YouTube video for tips when installing in Windows (it's clearer to read when running in full screen mode):
)

I'm running a MacBook, and things are slightly different, but the basics are much the same.

The first thing I did after the system functioned correctly was to delete Twitter and Facebook as it "kindly" included those apps too. 8O
 
#13 ·
Guess who forgot to download the gps antenna drivers before leaving home:( :(
 
#14 ·
HurricaneSmith said:
The home page Kev's link took you to had two download links, one for Windows and one for Apple......assuming you clicked the left hand one :oops: ........... then.............

Have a look at this YouTube video for tips when installing in Windows (it's clearer to read when running in full screen mode):
)

I'm running a MacBook, and things are slightly different, but the basics are much the same.

The first thing I did after the system functioned correctly was to delete Twitter and Facebook as it "kindly" included those apps too. 8O
Many thanks, it was actually very easy in 8.1. I'd seen on the video 'run as administrator' and this was on the right-click menu and it was more or less automatic from then on.

Phil
 
#15 ·
OLD THREAD ALERT

I stopped using Bluestacks shortly after this thread, but I was wondering if anyone was still getting any use out of it, is it still the same version or has it got better, there was another one around too which was supposed to be better Andy Android or something, anyone getting good results with that one.
 
#16 ·
I played with it for a bit when it first came out but it didn't really fulfill any real need, so I stopped using it. I can't think of any Android apps I currently use that would suit a Laptop-style format (mouse + keyboard) better than a touch-screen tablet, and many would be much harder to use.

Like you, I installed Osmand on it on a Laptop and marveled at the larger display but, the fact is, I'd never use it - my route-planning, POI management etc., all works much smoother in my current Windows PC + Android Tablet combination, and getting a decent tablet meant I no longer bothered taking a laptop away with me in the van.

Maybe if I had a Windows Surface, it'd open the device to also running Android Apps but, given their price (and weight), I'm highly unlikely to get one when you get a lot more Android tablet for your money.

Morph
 
#17 ·
I think it's main value is as a novelty really, although I suppose some might get use out of it for none GPS type apps.
 
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