MapQuest Navigator 5.0

[joe3789]

I have TomTom7. I hate it. It does not use correct speed limits when calculating fastest routes, resulting in routes that are actually slower than the true fastest route (I learned this the hard way while traveling in decent traffic to rule out traffic as a possible cause for timing issues). Are all of the navigation programs like that or are there any that are great representations of the speed limit conditions?

Also, does anyone know if Mapquest Navigator 5.0 is usable on the Sprint Touch without having to use external GPS following the July 21 update to the ROM that enabled the internal GPS? Seems like a decent app. I like that over the course of a year (if you pay 49.99 upfront), it's cheaper than Sprint Nav, even though it's subscription based, which I understand is a turn-off to some.



MapQuest Navigator 5.0



In-Car GPS Navigation, In the Palm of Your Hand!

MapQuest® Navigator 5.0 turns your GPS-enabled wireless phone into a voice-guided personal navigation device that not only gets you to your destination - it helps you find the optimum route, avoid traffic, find the cheapest gas nearby, and locate the best restaurants & more, as rated by AOL City's Best®.
GPS navigation systems can cost hundreds of dollars and require expensive data updates. Why purchase another gadget? MapQuest Navigator 5.0 provides the safety and convenience of a full-featured personal navigation device, with content and features not found in any other GPS navigation software.
With moving maps and well-timed voice-guided instructions, MapQuest Navigator 5.0 gives you a high-quality GPS car navigation experience right on your phone without the need to buy another navigation device.

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MapQuest® Navigator 5.0 Offers a Full Suite of Features Including:

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• Simple-to-use menus for starting your search
• 3D Moving maps that utilize an above-view and forward-looking perspective
• Clear, voice-guided turn-by-turn directions
• Full route corridor download for quick route re-calculation of missed turns
• Real-Time Traffic that alerts you when there's congestion ahead
• AOL City's Best® integrated to show restaurant and venue ratings
• Locations of the nearest gas stations; by distance, station or gas price
• Search 16 million Points of Interest from the MapQuest database
• Pedestrian navigation option that ignores one-ways and finds the most direct walking route
• A "My Places" folder to save favorite locations and routes
• Advanced route options, including alternate routes that avoid highways or tolls and reverse routes
• Night maps that reduce backlight glare while driving in low light conditions

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MapQuest Navigator is now available on select devices for as low as $4.17 per month. To see if your phone is supported, see the Supported Handsets list below. More carriers and handsets are expected soon; please check back frequently at our Download Page for updates.
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HTC Touch

Requires External GPS

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[jethro_static]

4.17 a month. Kiss my u know what!

[joe3789]

Originally Posted by jethro_static

4.17 a month. Kiss my u know what!

lol ... not a good price???

[woody88]

unless I am getting lost on a daily basis, I will just use either Google maps or Live Search. No thanks indeed.

[jethro_static]

Originally Posted by joe3789

lol ... not a good price???

Thing is U can get many alternatives instead of being chained paying in monthly basis.

[joe3789]

Originally Posted by joe3789

Also, does anyone know if Mapquest Navigator 5.0 is usable on the Sprint Touch without having to use external GPS following the July 21 update to the ROM that enabled the internal GPS?

I got a call back from MapQuest. They are working on a new build of MapQuest Navigator of the software for "standalone" use on the Sprint Touch that is to be available in 2-3 weeks. For now, you would have to get the external GPS device.

[athengar28]

with the new simply everything plans and 6.1 on the touch you get telenav navigation included. which actually works very nicely even when you travel thru the sprint network and a roaming network.

[joe3789]

Originally Posted by athengar28

with the new simply everything plans and 6.1 on the touch you get telenav navigation included. which actually works very nicely even when you travel thru the sprint network and a roaming network.

Thanks for the info. But right now, I need to save $$$. $99 per month is a lot for me. Right now, with my business discount, I pay about $50 per month.

[JoeBobOneHalf]

Originally Posted by joe3789

Thanks for the info. But right now, I need to save $$$. $99 per month is a lot for me. Right now, with my business discount, I pay about $50 per month.

you know if you don't talk that much, theres a 450 min everything plan for 69 dollars a month. Just thought you might want to know.

[ScrapMaker]

Originally Posted by athengar28

with the new simply everything plans and 6.1 on the touch you get telenav navigation included. which actually works very nicely even when you travel thru the sprint network and a roaming network.

I didn't realize you get unlimited navigation as well... inteerrrreessttingg... I might have to switch....

I just don't know if it is worth the switch, since right now I am getting 550 minutes, and unlimited data/text/pic for $55+tep+tax=$70/month

The simply unlimited would make it more like $120... almost double...