Garmin Does GPS For Your Phone
Phone, MP3 Player, Digital Camera, GPS, etc…the need for individual electronic devices is starting to diminish as one device, your mobile, sets precedence by combining them all into one handset. Up to now, there have been major shortcomings with each… but perhaps the one with the fewest obstacles to overcome is GPS.
Garmin is - hands down - the leader in navigational devices and software. But when you think about it, the software is the crux behind Garmin’s whole system. ANY of these phone manufacturers could likely develop devices the size/shape of Garmin’s but the software is what sets it apart.
Verizon and AT&T have launched their own navigational systems with monthly fees, which hope to replace the need for your traditional GPS. VZNavigator will cost you $9.99/month for unlimited access and AT&T just launched their AT&T Navigator Global Edition that will work in 20 countries for the price of $19.99 month. But do they match up to Garmin’s quality?
In one word - no. Sure, they are adequate solutions but in no way to they match Garmin’s precision and quality. Garmin’s maps being more up to date is an obvious edge, as the carrier’s versions can sometimes leave you stuck doing U-Turn after U-Turn in circles. It’s rare - but it can happen. You can more confidently count on Garmin to get you where you’re going. The small things such as the UI, additional features, business listings and all that jazz, while small touches, play a part in the bigger picture… making Garmin THE measuring stick for GPS devices.
Since Garmin’s wild success is based primarily on their software and years of experience… why can’t THAT be ported over to your wireless device? Now it can… for $99 with no monthly fees.
Garmin has announced Garmin Mobile for your mobile phone and while it only works on select models, folks with “smart phones” and BlackBerries NEED to give this a good look. It combines Garmin’s patented navigation technology with up to date traffic info from Traffic.com to supply you with the best Mobile Navigation system on the market.
Is it really the best? We haven’t been able to test it yet, but knowing Garmin and having used the navigational systems supplied by the carriers… yes, it probably is the best. So hop on over to Garmin, download your new mobile navigation system and report back on your experience!
You can learn more about Garmin Mobile Here.