On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 10:00 AM, Gilbert M. Hale<[email protected]> wrote: >> It has google >> maps >> w/ iphone gps built right in. I used it when I was in San Diego, >> walking >> around, and never got lost. > > Good point re: iPhone and GPS. But, that said, I decided to try out AT&T > TeleNav on my Bold while in Puerto Rico the other month (business trip, > really it was, I spent time with my clients and working on client projects > for most of the trip). I found the local maps worthless as San Juan does > not have street signs like we do on the mainland. The street names are > painted on corners of building, maybe. I was able to use TeleNav while > walking around and did very well with it. I have GPS units in both our > cars, but find TeleNav (which feeds from a live server) has the latest info > re: streets. In LA (and other major cities) it has traffic alerts and > allows me to navigate around congestion. Sure, it is another $10 per month > (business expense, deductible. I have to be able to find my clients, after > all!), but well worth it. > > So, do not let GPS ability push you to iPhone or BB alone. Both are capable > systems, although I believe the iPhone GPS has its nav feature included in > its monthly fee (I may be wrong), whereas the BB is another $10/month. The > BB GPS itself works for free, but harnessing it for TeleNav is the price > part of the equation. --------------------------------
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