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Originally Posted by mgerbasio
I had downloaded the sprint version for the 8703(?) running on my 8800, it works. I dind't like the user interface as much as TeleNav. Stinson says they're coming out with in upgrade "in short order". It'll be nice when TeleNav, Garmin and MapQuest have versions available, maybe the price will come down.
Regards-Michael G.
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I likewise had no trouble getting the 8703 (Sprint) version working on my 8800C. Still getting to know the program, but my initial opinion is that it is not in the same league as Telenav (either 4.7 or 5.1).
My short list of pros and cons is as follows:
Telenav Pros
1. Blackberry Address Book Integration, I find it very useful to not have to re enter addresses that are already in the address book. Also is nice to be able to select an address from address book as destination and then use it to search POI near that point. Similar to the functionality that Beyond 411 has with using an address book entry as a search point.
2. Much better graphics, I find the 3D view on Telenav to be a big help at Interstate interchanges and complicated intersections.
3. Spoken directions include street names, I didn't realize how much this saves me from needing to look at the screen, compared to turn left or turn right directions from Mapquest.
4. Ability to phone in address, This is actually pretty useful and works well.
5. Traffic data (in 5.1), haven't yet determined how accurate or effective the re-routes are.
Mapquest Pros
1. Larger fonts (for my old eyes)
2. Better quality audio, (voice is easier to understand, although lack of street names almost negates the higher quality IMO)
3. Faster reroutes (Don't always get spoken directions during re-route, although the new route is depicted on screen)
4. Much better at initial orientation. By this I mean if you are moving or off the roadway (parking lot) at the time of initial routing, Mapquest seems to catch up quicker than Telenav.
I think that either program will get you where you're going, but I have become accustomed to hearing the street names called out, and feel like this is an important capability. If I hadn't experienced the overall Telenav package, I would likely think that Mapquest was a great navigation program. It seems to work well, it just isn't as polished or capable as Telenav in my opinion.
I always try to factor in the familiarity aspect when evaluating a program I've been using vs. a new one, but in this case I do not believe that is a significant factor due to I've only been using the Telenav V 5.1 for about a week or so. The interface, etc. is so drastically different than 4.7, that it feels like a completely new program for me.
At any rate, YMMV and I'd recommend trying them both.