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I only ask because an Android smart phone for instance, will render the Garmin close to pointless.
I can't say for certain when it comes to iPhones, but with every Android device, you have access to Google Maps with turn by turn navigation for both walkers, bikers and motorized vehicles.
I only ask because an Android smart phone for instance, will render the Garmin close to pointless.
I can't say for certain when it comes to iPhones, but with every Android device, you have access to Google Maps with turn by turn navigation for both walkers, bikers and motorized vehicles.
You can't beat the GPS if you do a lot of driving for work.
It has a big touchscreen which is very visible ,easy to use ,speaks directions and is mounted on the dash .
Other then the screen size, my EVO does the same, and before that my blackberries did it too. They also make mounts for smartphones.
The only downfall is if you lose cell signal. But then again you are in such a rural area its not hard to find your way around. And you will pick up a signal again.
On the flipside, you have up to date maps, reviews, etc.. all at the power of Google.
Google offers turn by turn directions as well as othere apps.
I have used my smartphones for years, in cities and going hiking in remote areas, its been very accurate. Even in Boston it had 3d visuals of the buildings while walking around, helped a lot.
And I usually take my phone with me so no one breaks into my car for it.
You can't beat the GPS if you do a lot of driving for work.
It has a big touchscreen which is very visible ,easy to use ,speaks directions and is mounted on the dash .
Agreed. I have Google Maps on my Android. I like being able to have a satellite image on my Android, but when it comes down to everyday usability when driving, it doesn't compare to my Garmin or my in-dash navs. Plus, if you're driving somewhere with weak or no cell signal, the phone GPS is no good.
You can't beat the GPS if you do a lot of driving for work.
It has a big touchscreen which is very visible ,easy to use ,speaks directions and is mounted on the dash .
Well, my phone does all those things, true the screen is 3.7", which is smaller than some GPS units, but the touch screen is easy to use and if I don't have the option of using it (heavy traffic for instance), I have a button that activates the voice commands, which also works fine.
The Google Navigation is turn by turn navigation, with voice, and you can chose between several different types views, including regular map (goes dark at night), satellite view or traffic view to name some, traffic view is very useful at times, as it can guide you around bad congestions.
I've only ever dropped the GPS signal once, and it was only gone for about 10 minutes in rural Kansas, the GPS signal is separate from the phone signal, as in two different antennas, and will only lose signal when there aren't any satellites available, just like your GPS. The positive thing with your a phone though is that it can navigate using aGPS as well (essentially through the internet and GSM band), which can be very useful in big citys where skyscrapers and high rises can block out a satellite signal.
So the only thing I would argue the phone might not do as good as a standalone GPS unit is display it on a bigger screen, but there are 4" cell phones around, and the same concept is available on all Android Tablets too, including the 10" Samsung.
If you're not impressed, and still want to find out if a new phone will pair with your GPS, why not take it into the store (the GPS I mean) and pair it with the display handset, to see if it'll do it?
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