Downloading Google Maps maps?

[SeeK]

I'm playing around with the thought of using my Desire as my car navigator. And so, I have a big question: Is there a way to download and save the map image files from Google Maps so that they can be accessed locally? If I'm driving and suddenly going through a low-reception area, GMaps will be unable to load new images, correct? So being able to save select areas to my phone would be nice.

Thoughts?

EDIT: Also, is there a way I can get the Car Panel app that's native on the Incredible onto my Desire, or will I have to wait for Google Maps Navigation?

EDIT2: Nevermind, I found this. It's awesome.

 

[liquidmonkey]

try MAP DROYD, so awesome and the maps are FREE for THE WORLD

but did u get the Brut thing to work?

 

[SeeK]

Might give that a shot, thanks. And yeah, the Brut mod works fine. For some reason, Battery Usage says that it's behind about 85% of all consumed battery, but it really doesn't seem like it's used much. Ah well, it works anyway!

 

[takeshi]

85% isn't 85% of your battery. It's 85% of your used battery. So if you used %20 of your battery, it used 85% of that 20%.