Quick question is it free as i do not have a data plan?

No, you need data service for bb maps or google maps to work.

Mm, then why is that i am able to bring up locations on the map, however it is just without detail. For instance i can bring up my street and it will just show my street and those surrounding filling in the rest as brown. Is this normal or with the data services will it become further detailed? Thanks

But you won't be able to use it with gps. No data......no gps. The data will also give you more info to download with bbmaps.

You need the data to have the detailed maps. I'm sure the GPS will work you just won't be able to see anything. What good would that be?

I was just playing around with it and noticed this. No need for gps as i just use the laptop and mapquest most things or use the in car navigation