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Originally Posted by FF2
I believe folks still can argue about Verizon locking the gps to Vz Navigator. At least, the 8830 is suppose to be a WORLD EDITION. From what I understand the world stops at the east and west coasts of the US if you want a functioning gps application. In addition, they lock the user into ONE AND ONLY ONE GPS SOLUTION - when folks might want something different - something to track elevation gain on a bike ride, or a hiking trip, something simple that just shows lat/long.
And I still believe folks just have a right to complain and to make it clear to possible future verizon customers what these limitations mean - and whether or not Verizon's BB offering show misleading labels or not, the Customer Reps don't always get it right. As a matter of fact, I keep reading on forums like this, that if folks did their research (reading forums like this), they would know everything they need to make an informed decision. Well, these continuing dialogs (diatribes? (G)) help keep these issues fresh.
Just my two cents - which could reduce the price of Navigator if I did not squander it this way.....
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you have a point...people do still have the right to complain about how verizon locks down their gps and how their phones aren't "global friendly". but the majority of cell phone users don't travel to europe and bring their US cell phone with them. it's much cheaper to buy a pre-paid cell phone over there where it costs pennies a minute. granted, i guess if you have a business phone and the tab is already picked up, then it's more convenient to be able to use your own phone. but still...the majority of verizon customers don't use their phone overseas.
in my opinion, verizon blackberries not having GPS is a minute issue compared to the fact that GSM works horribly in buildings, and ATT's 3G coverage is wimpy. if i need something, i will pay for it. i needed GPS in my car...so i got a TomTom. i needed good reliable coverage with fast data EVERYWHERE...so i got verizon. that's just my take on it.
