Garmin Offers “Lifetime” BlackBerry GPS Navigation for $100
You’re not one of those people who still pays a subscription fee for navigation are you? Please say it ain’t so. If it is, it’s time to remedy your situation post haste. Forget whatever carrier service you’ve been using on your BlackBerry because Garmin is now offering their top-notch GPS navigation software for a cool $100. Voice and 3D guidance, millions of Points of Interest and Garmin quality; gotta love it. They even have you covered with a version that works with BlackBerrys lacking internal GPS. "Lifetime" is a bit misleading however, perhaps intentionally. The license you’ll receive from Garmin is not transferable from device to device, and so it is good for the lifetime of the handset as opposed to your lifetime. Either way, if you plan to keep your shiny new BlackBerry for more than 10 months then the Garmin deal has paid for itself. Actually, factor in the unlimited traffic, weather and fuel price finder and it’s paid for in far fewer than 10 months.
Nicccccccccceee!
How does the Garmin system compare to Telenav?
this sounds great!!
Sweet.
will it consume data to generate map information? how about updates?
I use WayFinder Navigator 8 , which is 99$ and for lifetime support and upgrades, i brought 1 1/2 years ago at WF6 , and i upgraded to 7 and now to WF8 for free.
what happens if you have to send your phone for warranty repair do you have to spend another $100?
Surprise! Doesn’t seem to work with Verizon unless you get an external GPS.
Exactly what i was thinking.. : what happens if you have to send your phone for warranty repair do you have to spend another $100?
Thats par with Garmins handheld software policy like city navigator, etc. I played with the demo at WES and it looked just like a NUVI. Much better than the previous version. It even had a feature for using Google Local to search.
It appeared to use data network to get the maps like other software.
I liked it more than telenav but I’m not interested in traffic data.
i’d maybe consider if i didnt use data. I’m on a minimal data package and intend to keep it that way. It should be like garmin’s handhelds where the maps are preloaded, but i guess to get traffic updates and all that other jazz requires data.
You get what you pay for. The standalone units are never up to date because the maps only come out once every few years. On my TomTom I constantly have to go to new places that are not on the map, which is frustration. Not to mention construction changes. I started using an online mapping software (telenav) and OMG its night and day difference. I can actually find everything, and the new streets are there. Around here, even my friends Garmin has no knowledge of queen creek, which is a fast developing city here so its a useless device. My telenav has everything there already.
So of course I just purchased last weekend. Wonder if I can change over.
Just what Michael said. What about Verizon and their locked down GPS? Will this unlock their stranglehold on the chip?
According to the Garmin web site, this will not work on Verizon phones.
It should not be legal for Verizon to CRIPPLE their phones.
external GPS for tmobile
From what I understand, purchasing a subscription of VZ Navigator unlocks the GPS on Verizon phones.
This means Verizon’s claim that they cripple GPS for security reason’s is a lie, when it is enabled after giving them more money.
VZ Nav monthly cost bites.
Note, per Garmin’s website:
“*[b]Except for the Storm,[/b] Verizon devices are not supported by this trial.”
They have a free trail at; http://www8.garmin.com/mobile/blackberry/trial.jsp
…works so far on my BB Storm
Hi there, is internet service required in order to use the blackberrys gps ,,,? Thanks
Seems to be a good deal but I am using the free and better one from LifeInPocket (http://lifeinpocket.com).
The integration with BB address is very convenient.
OMG not sure I would download anything from lifeinpocket.com pretty sketchy looking website.
Does it work with the Verizon storm now?
To anyone with blackberry in which your gps location is not working with navigation software. This is a result of your network crippling your gps location to all other apps then their navigation software, a pathetic attempt to force you to subscribe to their monthly charges. There is a work around which will free your gps location for all applications. Just go to crackberry.com and search “Real fix for gps” this will even improve google maps to find you within 6 meters. While you are at it don’t forget to send an email to your network expressing your dissapointment in their bad business tactics.
Forget Garmin for $100. How about free with constant updates and and traffic. Download Google maps mobile. Uses data but is always up to date and include POI and real-time traffic. Works great on my Verizon Storm.