Best position Smartphone
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What's the best way to install your smartphone for navigation? vertical or horizontal?
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@Erwin-Milliau That is really a personal choice. I personally use my phone in the horizontal position while navigating or making a video. Why? It's very simple. My eyes are next to each other, not on top of each other. All screens on which you can view content have a horizontal aspect ratio. So why is a phone elongated? That question is also easy to answer. First of all, you can hold it more easily and keep it to your ear, and the microphone is closer to your mouth. Additionally, in my opinion, the design of a phone is still derived from the old-fashioned telephone receiver.
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@Rob-Verhoeff I thought you would see more road to come on the display! vertical instead of horizontal
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@Erwin-Milliau That is not entirely true. Take a screenshot of part of your route in both horizontal and vertical positions. You will see that in the horizontal position, you can see more of your route because the directions are shown in the top left and right corners. The route usually runs centered on your screen and is more visible.
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@Rob-Verhoeff correct! You see more, and certainly at 3-D
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@Erwin-Milliau The eye scans better horizontally. Having said that, a 5"-7" screen is not that big that it will make much difference.
But the most vital piece of information on the screen isn't the map anyway - it's the next turn box in the top left , i.e. the next direction and the distance to it.
As in 'turn left in 9km' - excellent, I can ignore that for 5 mins.
You don't need the map as much as you think you do, but it feels good to have it.
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@richtea999 that's perfectly explained Thanks!
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@richtea999, I don't agree with you on this one The most vital information for me is the map showing the route line. I can do without any tiles showing how far to the next turn, I can do without voice instruction. In fact, "follow the line" navigation would be completely fine. But yeah, I like fancy features, so I use all the fancy stuff
I do agree on the horizontal orientation. It places most info boxes on positions you can easily ignore I look at the "next instruction" tile almost only when I don't see a turn for a while in the route line.
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@Erwin-Milliau Hi Erwin, you will probably get exactly two different answers. Some bikers prefer a horizontal alignment, others a vertical one.
Personally, I prefer the vertical alignment. Then I can see more of the route I'm heading to.
But that's a matter of taste.
Best, Axel
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@Axel-Härtl said in Best position Smartphone:
Personally, I prefer the vertical alignment. Then I can see more of the route I'm heading to.
Take a screenshot of a route during navigation (you can do this while sitting on your couch at home) in both the horizontal and vertical positions. Then, take a look at the difference. You see exactly the same thing on both screenshots. You don't see more of the route, just slightly more compressed!
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Because of mounting position I can only use horizontal view.
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@Rob-Verhoeff said in Best position Smartphone:
Take a screenshot of a route during navigation
I did that. This is the result -
@King-06 Has it something to do with the zoomlevel you use? In my case it's all the same.
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@Rob-Verhoeff said in Best position Smartphone:
Has it something to do with the zoomlevel you use?
Absolutly! Somtimes you wanna see more of the route
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@Rob-Verhoeff Oké didn't know that
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it really depends on personal preference and what works best for your setup. Generally, horizontal orientation tends to be more common because it gives you a wider view of maps and directions. It's especially handy if you're mounting it on your dashboard or using a car holder. On the other hand, vertical orientation can be more intuitive if you're walking or using public transport, as it mimics how you naturally hold your phone. Ultimately, it's about what feels most comfortable and practical for your navigation needs!
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@Rob-Verhoeff said in Best position Smartphone:
Has it something to do with the zoomlevel you use?
No, @King-06 is using birdseye view instead of 3D view.