You only connect to Verizon to download map sections or when you zoom
in and it takes less than a minute and the map sections are quite
large = few calls. If you use it on a weekend trip its totally free
minutes..

I used one on several trips and my bill was virtually the same. As for
the screen it works fine and if you need a close up press a button. It
has text to spech so you don't really need to look . It works very
well and many of the newer phones have fairly large screens. But the
real kicker is it works like a much more expensive GPS and you only
have to pay when and if you want.




Maybe in pinch, but not on a daily basis.

I don't use my Garmin on a daily basis either.
I only have a garmin because it was a xmas gift. It's good also ;-)

Actually yes. I had verizon navigator and for 9.99 a month (only pay
when you need it) or 2.99 for 24 hours it did everything some 800.00
system can do.
Blue tooth (oviously it's a phone)
my phone had MPS so it had that
text to speech
and more

The kicker is you only neeed to pay for it if you use it. How many
times would you have to use it to equal 800.00 ?

However, that's just the face value. You are also billed for downloading
the maps each time you need more. For Verizon, beware the hidden charges
per VZnavigator, not only is its GPS reception dependent, it has gotchas
regarding the network:

"Subject to specific terms of use. Text Messaging fees may apply when
using certain features. Only available in the National Enhanced Services
Coverage Area. Always use caution when displaying your location to third
parties. Do not attempt to enter or change information while driving.
Accuracy and completeness of information is not guaranteed. Both pricing
options are available through select handsets. Unless you subscribe to
the V CAST VPak, V CAST Mobile TV Select, or Premium Calling Plans,
downloading the VZ Navigator application will require approximately 2MB
of data. Megabytes sent or received will be aggregated each month,
rounded up to the next megabyte, and billed at $1.99/MB. Megabyte charges
will not be incurred for using the application after download to the
device. Application not available on all handsets."



noname <none@here.com> wrote in news:2bc5049je9ufjq7en598e4q69h66a7kj74@
4ax.com:
Actually yes. I had verizon navigator and for 9.99 a month (only pay
when you need it) or 2.99 for 24 hours it did everything some 800.00
system can do.
Blue tooth (oviously it's a phone)
my phone had MPS so it had that
text to speech
and more

The kicker is you only neeed to pay for it if you use it. How many
times would you have to use it to equal 800.00 ?

It's still a lot cheaper than a 600 GPS and I don't know if you have
used one but I have and it does not run up the bill. Believe me I was
surprised. Certainly it has the potental but it's not bad at all.

Also have a nuvi, was one of the few devices available without FM
sender and bluetooth. Works quite nice, even got a map update DVD
from Garmin lately fro free, thanks! If I would just know now how
to use it if you use Linux?