Bye bye Nuvi, hello Nokia Ovi.

As both my Nuvi 310 satnav, and my Sony Ericsson K750i mobile were getting
on a bit, I decided to replace them both with a single unit - a Nokia 5800
XpressMusic mobile with free Ovi satnav.

I was not sure what to expect from a satnav 'tacked on' to a mobile phone -
but the system is superb, and dramatically better than my 310.

The verbal directions are clearer and far more detailed (street names
spoken), speed cameras built into the system, maps constantly updated, more
detailed information on the navigation screen. Traffic information with
alternative avoiding routes provided.

So, the Nokia does more than my Nuvi ever did, and has virtually all of the
facilities of a top-end dedicated satnav - but all for free, and whilst
avoiding the clutter of requiring two separate units!

No extortionate bi-annual charges for map updates. No charges for
downloading mapping of other countries you plan to visit.

Can't help but think that the days of 'dedicated' satnav units are
numbered...

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Kev

Nuvi 310? Tht thing is frome the stone age. Of course any new receiver
is better. A dedicated Satnav does not have to be replaced after one
or two years, like a telephone. You just proved that.

H@n Zijsp@n

What about data charges in other countries?

Bob Martin wrote:

You can use the satnav 'offline'.

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Kev

wrote:


Uh-oh--so where does it get its maps, then?

Oh--you have to BUY them? And store them on your phone?

But they're not updated! You have to buy UPDATES?!?!?