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11-25-2009, 12:24 AM
mtx0091

does wifi cost?
11-15-2009, 08:15 PM
The stik man

Google maps will work with your gps, or by using the cell towers to estimate your location. I usually leave the gps off just because I dont need the continual battery drain. I have the 8310.
11-03-2009, 02:17 PM
durkmusic

Not trying to double post just not getting any replies
11-02-2009, 02:18 PM
durkmusic

I am debating between 2 phones:

BlackBerry 8310
BlackBerry 8520

There are only slight differences between the two. Click the links above to be taken to the pages to get see more info. I am going through Cincinnati Bell Wireless. The problem I am having is with the GPS. I want to have some sort of GPS system on the phone but I don't want to pay the $10/month fee for telenav.

The Question:
If I get the phone with GPS but don't pay for telenav, can I still get some type of GPS system on the phone for free. I've heard of google maps, mapquest navigator, Bbmaps, infospace, amAze GPS, TrekBuddy, and nav4all but I don't know if that really offers any good navigation features (plus I don't know which of the 2 phones I can and cannot use the programs on).

What do you guys recommend? I mean, if I get the 8520 can I still get some kind of GPS software on there by unlocking the phone or is the 8310 the only one that comes with a GPS system in it?

Thanks so much.

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