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Old 11-20-2007, 07:55 PM   #1
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Whats ur best gps driving software on your bb?

Whats your best via laptop?

I use Google maps on my BB and Streets and trips 07 on lappy but rather a diff program.

What would u preferr?
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Old 11-20-2007, 08:23 PM   #2
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TeleNav is my favorite. I don't use one on a laptop.
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Old 11-20-2007, 09:01 PM   #3
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Telenav...hands down.
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Old 11-20-2007, 09:09 PM   #4
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TeleNav is the tops, absolutely

I did notice a day ago the new mapquest update includes voice turn by turn navigation.
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I hope Telenav sells this program outright in the near future cause I hate the $10 a month fee.
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I haven't found any of them as complete as the Garmin nuvi I already have. So I can't see paying extra for that capability. I really only use the GPS on the BB as a back up in case I don't have my nuvi with me.

As far as the $10 a month.... there is one thing to think about there. I am paying close to $100 a year to update the maps on my nuvi. So $10 a month isn't that far off for always having the most current map updates. Now... if they would offer an annual subscription instead of month to month....

All that said.... I am using the InfoSearch FindIt most often on my BB. They finally got Nav4all working on the 8820 in release 8.0.6. I'll try it over the next few weeks just to see how it is. I'm not impressed with the menus so far. MapQuest 2.6 seems to have a much more intuitive user interface. The 5.0 seems to be even more impressive. @ $4.99 a month.... maybe even a better value.
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The advantage I see of having GPS-able on the BB is access to the address book (and convenience, one less device). But, I agree the Garmin I played with is nice.
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Telenav. I don't lug my laptop around for GPS use. Mapquest is ok but it didn't seem to reroute as quickly or as well as Telenav and it always suggested "make a u-turn" which is pretty useless when you're on a freeway.

As for the monthly fee, streaming maps to your BB is what you're paying for (updating the data and maintaining the servers that it resides on aren't free).

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Telenav - Last time I checked, the Garmin doesn't have a built in phone.
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Telenav is awesome. Love it.

I don't drive with my laptop, so can't help there.
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I hope Telenav sells this program outright in the near future cause I hate the $10 a month fee.
If you switch to Sprint and get their new BIS plan, Sprint Navigation (TeleNav) is included

I use that plus Google Maps.
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Old 11-25-2007, 07:55 PM   #12
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I rely on the GPS built into my Acura. Only lead me astray a couple times over the last 5+ years.

I use my BB8800 and BBMaps when I am out walking or in the city walking from appointment to appointment.

I use GoogleMaps for updated traffic info.
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I user MapQuest Navigator. Pretty reliable (despite using MapQuest's directional services ), turn-by-turn directions with voice, and it's free. :D
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Telenav so far and it's going to get one heck of a workout during Christmas since I plan on using that for our drive from Michigan to Florida as well as InfoSpace Find it. I'll have a External mount GPS from my folks as a backup because the kids like to watch that and they won't be able to see my Blackberry while they are in the back seat.
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I use both Telenav and Mapquest pretty consistently. For some reason though, it seems like Telenav drains my 8320 battery a little faster than Mapquest.
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