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Originally Posted by veedubguru
The problem with Amaze, Google maps, Sprint NAV and the like, is that your maps are being downloaded in real time as you need them. Not a good thing if you drive where you are either getting only 1x data, or worse than that, little or no reception. No data = no maps to route. I guess that's ok if you never leave a metro area, but on a cross country trip you'll run into trouble.
With the commercial programs like Garmin and TomTom, the maps are loaded on your SD card, so they are very fast and smooth, and work perfectly regardless of wether or not you have good data signal. I have the entire US map set on my SD Card and it takes up about 1GB. Best part is, these programs are a one time fee and you'll get use of it on every pocket pc you own from time of purchase forward.
Just my two cents... or three... maybe four.  |
I drove from NJ to Oklahoma using Sprint NAV and never had one problem with data connection....I know there are some places out there where you might have issues...but I would bet that would be a pretty rare occurance.
I have used them all...and my fave is Sprint NAV...it uses no space on your storage card...its not a PITA to activate it, and it works pretty damn well. The voice is a little low on it, however...but with most Sprint plans...its free and works extremley well....but if I couldnt choose it, I would go with TomTom or Garmin. Amaze is definitley good for a free app...and if you cant afford to buy or pay for one, this (coupled with Google or Bing) is the way to go.