Most cellphones also rely on A-GPS to work with Navigation - unfortunately they rely on the cell network MORE then the satellites - making it worthless if the network doesnt support it. Remember E-911 is in the USA and Canada but NOT Europe by mandate. This is how they were able to capitalize on A-GPS (Ill note that Helio phones DO NOT disclose your location to 911 operators, one reason I left them)
At $19 per month - I think Ill stick to my Canada, Mexico, USA version included in my service data plan.
Actually, most of the phones support A-GPS but it is not required. A-GPS just makes getting a signal faster. If the network doesn't support A-GPS, it would just take a little more time to get a signal. The thing I am wondering about is data usage. Since data costs a lot overseas (and the plans are limited to the amount of MB you can use) wouldn't this thing cost a fortune?
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Roger Alford @ Jul 22nd 2008 8:39PM
Most rental cars have GPS INCLUDED -
Most cellphones also rely on A-GPS to work with Navigation - unfortunately they rely on the cell network MORE then the satellites - making it worthless if the network doesnt support it.
Remember E-911 is in the USA and Canada but NOT Europe by mandate. This is how they were able to capitalize on A-GPS (Ill note that Helio phones DO NOT disclose your location to 911 operators, one reason I left them)
At $19 per month - I think Ill stick to my Canada, Mexico, USA version included in my service data plan.
PeterF @ Jul 22nd 2008 9:07PM
Actually, most of the phones support A-GPS but it is not required. A-GPS just makes getting a signal faster. If the network doesn't support A-GPS, it would just take a little more time to get a signal.
The thing I am wondering about is data usage. Since data costs a lot overseas (and the plans are limited to the amount of MB you can use) wouldn't this thing cost a fortune?
Dave @ Jul 22nd 2008 11:02PM
orrrrr just use TomTom on my Tilt for free...