You know what’s been missing from GPS mapping? Highly detailed 3D renders of the buildings you’re driving past when you’re driving through the city. Well, that or unicorn riding fairies. Whereis have just announced that they’re going to be showing off the 3D models of Sydney and Melbourne in upcoming devices that use their maps.
The idea is to help create a familiar setting for when you’re driving through an unfamiliar city. Or something like that anyway. The first device to boast the feature that is the Uniden TRAX 5000, which hits shelves next week. It’s Sydney and Melbourne only at the moment, but there are plans for Brisbane, Perth, plus Auckland and Wellington in NZ.
I can’t say this particular feature has me ready to upgrade my satnav any time soon. How about you?
Jay
October 16, 2009 at 10:44 AM
Can’t wait for sygic to integrate it into their gps, it’s the best by far.
Report PermalinkTrinity
October 16, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Have been stuck in the city trying to find the right building too many times to mention, more CBD mapping detail can only be a good thing.
Report PermalinkTristan
October 16, 2009 at 1:31 PM
What are the chances that these will have the other CBDs in them, like North Sydney, Chatswood and Parramatta in Sydney and Southbank and Docklands in Melbourne?
Report PermalinkDrew
October 16, 2009 at 7:28 PM
I’d like to see the feature, because it poses the problem of blocking out side streets that would normally be visible without the 3d buildings.
I got a TomTom Go 730 recently, so no this doesn’t make me want to upgrade.
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