Re: [CGUYS] big decisions VERIZON question
I'll use google maps most likely, I'm not in that big of need for turn by turn, just something to let me know where I need to be. I probably won't use GPS that much, but the fact that verizon locks you out unless you pay extra just gets under my skin. And really..I wasn't too keen on going back to windows mobile anyway. On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 7:47 PM, MrMike6by9 wrote: > AT&T has their own paid nav system for WM phones but when I was using > my Q9h, I used Google Maps or Live Search since they both can use the > phone's GPS chip. The only thing missing was turn-by-turn that would > update automatically like the iPhone or a dedicated unit. I had to do > manual updates for my current location; 2 or 3 key presses each time. > One thing I miss on the iPhone is that it doesn't tell you how many > satellites it sees. Both my Garmins and the Q9h told you the number it > was using to fix my location. Even my car's factory unit doesn't do > that. > > Can you use either app on your phone or the ones you are considering? > See if you can find some forums dedicated to those phones or the > carriers. I was using the one dedicated to the Moto Q9x but started > visiting iPhones in November. I got my 3GS in mid-July. > > YMMV > > - - - > No man is exempt from saying silly things; the mischief is to say them > deliberately. > > - Michel de Montaigne > > > > > Subject: Re: big decisions VERIZON question > > > > I've been looking around online for an answer to this and it seems to be > hit > > and miss. > > > > Does Verizon lock down GPS in their phones and force you to use their ten > > dollar service if you want GPS? I know Verizon has a history of doing > such > > things, this will be a deal breaker if so, looks like sprint is looking > > better and better. > > > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] big decisions VERIZON question
AT&T has their own paid nav system for WM phones but when I was using my Q9h, I used Google Maps or Live Search since they both can use the phone's GPS chip. The only thing missing was turn-by-turn that would update automatically like the iPhone or a dedicated unit. I had to do manual updates for my current location; 2 or 3 key presses each time. One thing I miss on the iPhone is that it doesn't tell you how many satellites it sees. Both my Garmins and the Q9h told you the number it was using to fix my location. Even my car's factory unit doesn't do that. Can you use either app on your phone or the ones you are considering? See if you can find some forums dedicated to those phones or the carriers. I was using the one dedicated to the Moto Q9x but started visiting iPhones in November. I got my 3GS in mid-July. YMMV - - - No man is exempt from saying silly things; the mischief is to say them deliberately. - Michel de Montaigne > > Subject: Re: big decisions VERIZON question > > I've been looking around online for an answer to this and it seems to be hit > and miss. > > Does Verizon lock down GPS in their phones and force you to use their ten > dollar service if you want GPS? I know Verizon has a history of doing such > things, this will be a deal breaker if so, looks like sprint is looking > better and better. > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] big decisions VERIZON question
If sprint works for you go for it. The only reason I am hooked on Verizon is they are the only ones with good coverage down here. In some areas another carrier has as good or better coverage. You must take that into account. Stewart At 12:17 PM 8/7/2009, you wrote: I saw msgs on the net about verizon having some phones with unlocked gps and others with locked gps so it was only good with verizon navigator and an extra ten bux a month. Looks like my choices are going to be down to the android hero or pre on sprint. Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] big decisions VERIZON question
I saw msgs on the net about verizon having some phones with unlocked gps and others with locked gps so it was only good with verizon navigator and an extra ten bux a month. Looks like my choices are going to be down to the android hero or pre on sprint. On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 9:27 AM, Rev. Stewart Marshall < popoz...@earthlink.net> wrote: > YES! > > Stewart > > > > At 11:22 AM 8/7/2009, you wrote: > >> I've been looking around online for an answer to this and it seems to be >> hit >> and miss. >> >> Does Verizon lock down GPS in their phones and force you to use their ten >> dollar service if you want GPS? I know Verizon has a history of doing >> such >> things, this will be a deal breaker if so, looks like sprint is looking >> better and better. >> >> Mike >> >> >> * >> ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** >> ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** >> * >> > > Rev. Stewart A. Marshall > mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net > Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org > Ozark, AL SL 82 > > > * > ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** > ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** > * > * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] big decisions VERIZON question
MY Q9C has GPS but I have to buy a card plug in to make what I have work. Plus the software., Verizon is real good about dictating what you can and cannot do with your phones. Stewart At 11:27 AM 8/7/2009, you wrote: YES! Stewart At 11:22 AM 8/7/2009, you wrote: I've been looking around online for an answer to this and it seems to be hit and miss. Does Verizon lock down GPS in their phones and force you to use their ten dollar service if you want GPS? I know Verizon has a history of doing such things, this will be a deal breaker if so, looks like sprint is looking better and better. Mike * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] big decisions VERIZON question
YES! Stewart At 11:22 AM 8/7/2009, you wrote: I've been looking around online for an answer to this and it seems to be hit and miss. Does Verizon lock down GPS in their phones and force you to use their ten dollar service if you want GPS? I know Verizon has a history of doing such things, this will be a deal breaker if so, looks like sprint is looking better and better. Mike * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:popoz...@earthlink.net Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] big decisions VERIZON question
I've been looking around online for an answer to this and it seems to be hit and miss. Does Verizon lock down GPS in their phones and force you to use their ten dollar service if you want GPS? I know Verizon has a history of doing such things, this will be a deal breaker if so, looks like sprint is looking better and better. Mike * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
