Oziexplorer vs Memory Map - to complement EOT

Hi Briste,

Don't know anything about MM so can't comment.

I have a paid up licence for Ozi and have been able to get it onto multiple devices running the same platform. (Android). I just email Ozi with my current credentials and ask for a licence for the extra device. This has worked over a number of device updates, as it should. I do agree, though, that the website certainly makes it appear that a separate licence and fee is required for each device. Same with my PC licence.

I would email Ozi for clarification if in doubt.

Cheers

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Hi Briste,

I was not "grumbling about too much tech talk". What I was on about is why people with an operational problem with their ExplorOz Traveller product do not use the provided Help Desk which connects them directly to the product developers rather than the forum. There is a lot more expertise there.

I consider your post above. re members choices in digital mapping systems, to be entirely valid on the forum.

My thoughts are a few years out of date but in my opinion Memory Map has less features than OziExplorer and so is simpler to use. My dad has Ozi - it seems to do everything but at the cost of usability.

I’ve had Hema 4WD maps for close to 10 years and was under the impression that they used Memory Maps as the operating system. I don’t recall having to download MM to access the Hema app.

I’ve always liked the Hema product, but will probably run Traveller more often in future, or run both systems on 2 devices?

Bob

Hema also used a rebadged version of OziExplorer way back when, so they have got around a bit.

After using Ozi for 20 years, the biggest thing I've found is not the functionality (although it's got lots) it's the choice of maps that's the best feature. You can use just about anything on it. Marine charts, satellite images, scanned images and all the normal stuff, the list goes on. No one map has everything, so choice is the key.

If anyone is interested, I run training courses in OziExplorer PC & Android version and I've also modified the menu layout (skin) in the Android version to make it much easier to use, so if you are in Perth and want to know more PM me.

Hi Guys,
I have used Memory Map for about 10 years. I purchased it because it ran on the iPad which I owned at the time and still own. The Hema map series is great and also the Hema Australia Topo 1:250000. This particular map stopped working after the NZ operation closed down, however it has since been restored. You do need to note that this map as well as the NSW, Vic and other Topo maps require an internet connection for them to function fully. If you are going to be away from a connection and you plan to use one of the topo maps you need to bulk down the section prior to moving going away. The Hema maps work regardless of the internet. The licencing arrangements have always been a little opaque and this has always been a minor annoyance. It works well for trackng your days travel giving the track followed and data of your travels. The maximum speed value often is insanely incorrect. however. A new version of the MM app has recently been released. It is called Memory Map for All. As yet I haven't had enough time to compare the old with the new.