"turdpipe" (turdpipe)
01/30/2014 at 08:55 • Filed to: driving, commute, oppositelock, google, apps, my tracks, high scores
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"turdpipe" (turdpipe)
01/30/2014 at 08:55 • Filed to: driving, commute, oppositelock, google, apps, my tracks, high scores | 0
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When high scores are really important to you.
If you're a curious Jalopnerd like me and need stats of your daily drives there's an app from Google called My Tracks. It's a simple interface app that uses your phone's GPS to record travel time, distance, average speed, top speed and stopped time. It's designed for runners, bikers, skiiers, drivers... OK it's really designed for anyone who moves and who wants to see HOW they moved.
Personally I've only used this on my commute to and from work and so far the data it records is very informative..
very VERY informative...
I'll at least say that it won't catch burst speeds very well i.e. if you ramp up for a second and then back down the receiver won't have time to register.
Regardless, it's a fun little app whether you use it for driving, biking, hiking, or what have you. I recommend it.
What? High scores ARE important.
DConsorti
> turdpipe
01/30/2014 at 09:40 |
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Just for android or Ios too?
It will bu "fun" to see the average speed in Sao Paulo jams I endure every single day!
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turdpipe
> DConsorti
01/30/2014 at 11:37 |
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android only right now but there are some similar apps for iOS; mytracks and myride.
My avg speed home last night was under 35mph *womp womp*
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DConsorti
> turdpipe
01/30/2014 at 11:40 |
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ok.. mi ride home-work is about 7 miles. Depending on the traffic jam I get, I use to spend 40 minutes to 1:30 hour.
Well... average speed about 5-10 kph (or 3-5mph)
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turdpipe
> DConsorti
01/30/2014 at 12:11 |
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Luckily for me, the majority of my drive is a straight shot in the opposite direction(heading downtown when everyone is leaving) so a 32 mile drive can take anywhere from 45min to an hour in traffic. No traffic and I can pull it off in under 40.
Bruno Dagnelie
> turdpipe
02/21/2014 at 08:32 |
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Only one is worth trying for iOS: iMoves GPS tracker which is like an enhanced version of My Tracks for iOS