[pingwin77]

I just got my pearl a few days ago and someone asked me a good question. Does it cost anything to use the maps? how about the direstions? I guess I'm wondering what all I have to pay for and what is free? I just want to know if I should get the data plan or not. I really can't afford it right now but I bought the phone for these features along with the calendare features.

Maps: $?
Direction: $?
GPS: $?

Thanks!

[JSanders]

Maps: $ FREE
Direction: $ FREE
GPS: $ variable for what you desire

read here: (the 8100 does not have "built-in" GPS)
http://www.blackberryforums.com/gps-mapping/

Without the BB Data Plan you will have a phone and SMS ability, nothing else, no data, no maps, no PIN messages, no internet.