vz navigator $10 a month???
i switched from a iphone to a blackberry.. the iphone included maps with their monthy fee along with visual voicemail, email, messaging, web, for only 30.00 a month .. but with verizon everything on the phone is actually 42.99 .. is their a way to just make the maps work without a crazy expensive phone bill thought verizon is in competition with the iphone
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what maps? i think google maps work with the internal gps. i don't use it though so can't say for sure.
vznav is 10 a month but i wouldn't call it a map proggie so much as a navigation proggie. if you're interested in this, Nav4All is a free option (without maps), or you could lay down a one time fee of 80 bucks for the garmin software which works amazingly well on the storm. otherwise the 10bucks a month for vznav or telenav is the only other option. |
Garmin also has a software download for the storm. . garmin moblie. . it's a one time $100 fee.
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Verizon = very limited choices for GPS functionality. You can get your device working with BlackBerry maps... that's about the equivalent to the iPhone's included map application. Verizon has not released the GPS radio to function with all the other GPS applications out there.
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People we're splitting hairs here. When you can report Verizon's devices equipped with GPS work with everything then I'll admit I have no idea what I'm talking about. My initial answer to the OP was accurate was it not? |
Well, it works with the Garmin app and it works with Nav4All (free), so I think your argument is starting to sink fast. There are reports of several other GPs apps being compatible. Never a good idea to take that firm a stand when you are standing on quicksand. 73
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The Garmin app is awesome. Over on Crackberry.com, you can find a link to a web page that has a coupon to buy it for $79. Although you own the app for as long as you have the phone, if you just figure it out for 1 yr it's 6.58 per month instead of 9 and its much nicer to use (in my opinion). Over a 2 year period it would work out to 3.29 per month.
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As long as we're splitting hairs, no - not exactly. You are implying that Verizon has to do something in order to make 3rd party GPS apps (i.e. GoogleMaps) work and that is not correct. The 3rd party aps have to be re-written to work properly with the storm the way I understand it. Google has to update GoogleMaps in order for it to work - Verizon doesn't have to do anything. I'd suggest subscribing to the GoogleMobile blog to get an announcement when the software update is ready. |
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i just use the BB maps, turn on the GPS tracking and that is 100% free and gets you within 15 feet of your location.
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Or you could just not be cheap? Is $10 really that big of an issue?
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For what it's worth!!
I've used VZ Navigator, Telenav, Garmin, TomTom (8830 only), and nav4all, both on the Storm and on my 8830. They all work, for the most part, the same. $10 a month for service is fairly cheep as well. When you consider what you're looking for (ie. true turn-by-turn navigation), all built in to your phone, it's very cheep (relatively speaking). Look at what you could spend on a handheld or dash-mount GPS. Plus, you've got your phone, too. You will hear at time somebody stating they want it for free, but complain with the other hand of limited functionality. All of these must be considered. When I was using my 8830, I ultimately went with Telenav. I was happy for a while, but then wished I had a larger display. Then came the Storm, which I am again using Telenav with, after trying the others. Now I'm happy again. And, that time frame with the 8830 was approx. 14 mo. x $10 = $140. I only spent $140, then got an "upgraded device". I'm sorry, but you cannot buy a really good GPS (dash-mount or handheld) for that kind of money. As for the software, as you can see, I chose Telenav. IMO, it is by far the best available at this time. The only thing that I'm looking for in addition would be the ability to store all maps on the memory card. This way, I don't have to be in an area where I have data. This was an issue in 2007 in the New England states. Some back-roads areas have no cell service. |
STORM vs. IPHONE
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Pros and Cons of the IPHONE vs. The BB Storm (or any BB). BB and verison CHARGE FOR EVERYTHING, and they charge a TON. Iphone charges for thirdparty software but only a few bucks here and there. I cannot believe what it costs to get anything for the BB including VZ Nav. Iphone used Yahoo maps and now has GPS and it is FREE and awesome. Here is one of my biggest issues with the BB Storm and ALL BB's.... The screens SUCK they are cheap plastic and the Iphone is glass. The IPhone can be in your pocket with sand paper and it won't scratch unless you have Diamonds in your pocket. If you get a Blackberry get screen protectors and then buy stock in them. The Iphone is WAAAAY faster and smoother... the Storm is SLow and choppy. Don't get me wrong the storm is a step in the right direction, and the body of the phone is WAY better than past models but it needs to free up some applications, themes, and get a glass screen. Also IPHONE set the bar and BB needs to get it together and get freaking WIFI it is awesome to have lightning fast internet like a littlle laptop. I wish I could leave the IPHONE and the Storm in a closet so they could make the PERFECT phone because they both have great options but niether are perfect and the fact that BB or Verizon takes all of us to the bank for applications is crazy. The IPHONE is still a better all around package in my opinion. |
Also the Iphone Battery is way better... I can't believe the Storm can't make it a half a day.
ONE LAST COMPLAINT.... I wish the screen locked when you were on a call. The Ihone does and it is awesome. The Iphone has a better accelerometer and you can turn is any direction to use the phone. |
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