Just wanted to quote my previous statements, as it seems some of you are getting worked up over what is possibly a non-issue, just as it's been for almost a year.
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Originally Posted by jibi
I think something most of us are forgetting is that when AT&T released the 8800, GPS was limited to functionality with TeleNav only (out of the box). I doubt they 'neutered' the 8820 in any new method than what they did with the 8800. Download and install the 8820 software, edit the LBS.alx file, connect to BDM, and an let the device do an automatic reboot. This enables it to work with BlackBerry Maps (of which is not preloaded on AT&T-branded BlackBerry devices). Download Google Maps and it works just fine.
If it turns out this is not the case, so be it. But I could definitely see how misinformation could spread through the lips of someone from the inside of AT&T who didn't know any better and was simply reading marketing material. Afterall, if I was behind the decisions at AT&T, I would definitely want everyone who needed to know some sales material to think that GPS would be an enabled feature for $10/mo, right? You start with planting a seed with the employees and letting it grow into food for your customers.
Just some food for thought.
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