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Originally Posted by martin
Actually, I wouldn't think they are scared at all of LiveSearch or google Maps. Neither offer turn by turn directions.
As for vzNav being a rip-off, here's what you get for $10/month:
Turn By Turn
Gas Pricing
Traffic updates (in covered cities)
Movie Info (slightly useless IMNSHO)
Place Messaging
Quarterly Map updates
POI
With Garmin & TomTom you have to pay the same price for the same features, except you have to pay additional annually for the map updates, plus you have set-up costs in either software and/or equipment. vzNav is definitely a better value than either of those.
None of the free ones offer the same services as the paid.
I do hope that the GPS comes unlocked, though.
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That is actually correct Martin. Rock ON. I use garmin XT and enjoy it. I don't pay fees for using it. Just map updates. It would be nice if they did unlock it. I was just stating how they charge for everything our phones do. why? They make enough money. I could've bought the car of my dreams for the price i've put into them so far. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with what I have. But I just wonder why verizon is the last to step up. Are they followers? It doesn't take a genuis to realize that a phone with gps is a guaranteed sale.
07-02-2008, 02:33 PM
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