How well does it work for navigation? I'm thinking of getting one to replace a dumb-as-nails cell, not for data, but to always have a GPS on me. Any impressions on how the Comet's GPS works WITHOUT a data plan? Amongst the GPS apps for android, Copilot Live (USA) kinda stands out at $5. If some brave soul could put up a quickie review, it'd be appreciated. How well does it work for navigation? I'm thinking of getting one to replace a dumb-as-nails cell, not for data, but to always have a GPS on me. Any impressions on how the Comet's GPS works... » Read More How well does it work for navigation? I'm thinking of getting one to replace a dumb-as-nails cell, not for data, but to always have a GPS on me. Any impressions on how the Comet's GPS works WITHOUT a data plan? Amongst the GPS apps for android, Copilot Live (USA) kinda stands out at $5. If some brave soul could put up a quickie review, it'd be appreciated. « Show Less
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OK, let me answer my own question. Yes, it works. I'm actually surprised how well the GPS radio works on this phone, I can get a fair lock indoors, which a dedicated Garmin can't pull off. This is without a carrier data plan, that is aGPS minus the "a". Copilot worked fine for the easy drive I gave it so far. The hardware is willing, you'll have to check elsewhere to find out if Copilot is good enough for you.Edit: The phone doesn't do any good when the battery is dead. I'm finally finding that, with everything but the GSM radio off, this thing is lucky to give 20 hours of standby time. So, on second thought, it's completely useless. OK, let me answer my own question. Yes, it works. I'm actually surprised how well the GPS radio works on this phone, I can get a fair lock indoors, which a dedicated Garmin can't pull off. This is without a carrier data plan, that is aGPS minus the "a". Copilot worked fine for the easy drive I gave it so far. The hardware is willing, you'll have to check elsewhere to find out if Copilot is good enough for you.Edit: The phone doesn't do any good when the battery is dead. I'm finally finding that, with everything but the GSM radio off, this thing is lucky to give 20... » Read More OK, let me answer my own question. Yes, it works. I'm actually surprised how well the GPS radio works on this phone, I can get a fair lock indoors, which a dedicated Garmin can't pull off. This is without a carrier data plan, that is aGPS minus the "a". Copilot worked fine for the easy drive I gave it so far. The hardware is willing, you'll have to check elsewhere to find out if Copilot is good enough for you.Edit: The phone doesn't do any good when the battery is dead. I'm finally finding that, with everything but the GSM radio off, this thing is lucky to give 20 hours of standby time. So, on second thought, it's completely useless. « Show Less
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I don't know about Copilot Live, but this morning I used the GPS utility built into Google Maps and it worked perfectly fine. I'd imagine any GPS application would work just as well.The only problem that might come up is if you want it to navigate you somewhere and you don't have an internet connection to download a map of the area.Most of the GPS apps that you have to pay for download maps and store them on your MicroSD card so I suppose it's a non issue.
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I had no trouble downloading the app for my Android phone and, when needed, I can go to the website, put in the locator number and find the gps. My husband has worn this since August of 2013 and I can always find where he is on my phone when I'm away. Go to www.pocketfinder.com to check on the gps; when I called them twice with questions, I spoke directly with a service rep who was very helpful.
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GPS works well. Use it with Sygic offline navigation app all the time and in several countries.
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It based on GPS join with locations DB that update continuously.It works really good. but the update application is terrible :-(
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The Nokia 808 GPS works without using cell service. I will only take longer to find the nearest satellite than if it is using the cell service. You can save into your phone maps of entire countries so you can use it offline while traveling abroad
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Darn it, I have never tried the gps; however, I have found customer service at 5 Star to be very helpful. Also, please consider if you find the gps is not satisfactory, return the unit to Amazon or go ahead and buy it from a local Walmart for a bit higher cost, try it out and see what happens. BTW, I only need to charge my unit once each week and the provided test to check the unit works quite well. I like mine and the only negative in the experience is that in 5 Star advertisement, they really should note that a monthly tax will be added just like any telephone system. Mine adds about $3. Harry
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What's up Frank! Hope you're doing well. I think you might have to update the maps. I am not a specialist, but I recently recieved a message on my GPS startup screen to update the map (have yet to do so). Last year when this issue happened, the map update helped fix address issue, temporarily. Gramin offers free up-to-date maps on their website. Overall it is a good GPS for finding LOCAL locations. I have found that once you'd been to the area with the GPS on, it records the satellite points for faster access in the future. Make sure you flip open the antennae (square flap) to connect. Accuracy is like 7.65900/10 and has internal issues like the one Frank talked about. The GPS itself (internal software) is 5/10. It's okay and has bugs when you are typing in the address. It only accepts a specific format for addresses (something like zip code, city, house #, street name). I would recommend it only if you are looking for something cheap and are somewhat are familiar with the compass rose and major landmarks in the city.
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Philip, I just experimented with it and it appears to have a stand alone GPS. What I did was kill the Google Maps app and turned off the wifi connection. Then I started the Google Maps app and had it "find me". It pinpointed my location without any network connectivity, leading me to believe it has a separate GPS part. Hope this helps.
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I am using ATT and I don't have data plan, and the GPS works OK. The turn by turn service life time license is included in this edition so it is free for the life-time. Other editions may require you to purchase annual service license.
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I am not a technician, but I'm pretty sure there is no navigation or gps option on this model, one reason why its so cheap. I can hook my smartphone up thru the auxiliary input and using the gps on my phone screen the voice commands play thru the cars speakers. I think thats as close as you can get without spending a ton of money on a unit thats navigation ready or the gps adapter kit they sell for this model.
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Verizon says it doesn't work with Satellite internet connections, something about too much latency in the signal? I've used several of these devices on different high speed connections with no problems, but all connections were via cable internet. The device needs a lot of information both through the web and also a GPS fix from where you place the unit. Must be by a window and have a continuous GPS fix. Other than that, it's a great device! Allows full bars on your phone where there were no bars before!
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Yes, works great with Android. I'm using the App "Bluetooth GPS" from GG moblab IPO of the recommended GPSInfo by Global Sat. I'm using CoPilot Life with the BT-368. Combination works great and you don't need to have Mobile Broadband as all the maps are on your Tablet or Phone.First you need to start Bluetooth GPS or GPSInfo and after that Copilot. Signal acquiring is very fast after you have used the device the first time. Make sure to enable "Allow Mock locations" in your settings and "Enable Mock GPS Provider" in Bluetooth GPS if you're using this app. Yes, works great with Android. I'm using the App "Bluetooth GPS" from GG moblab IPO of the recommended GPSInfo by Global Sat. I'm using CoPilot Life with the BT-368. Combination works great and you don't need to have Mobile Broadband as all the maps are on your Tablet or Phone.First you need to start Bluetooth GPS or GPSInfo and after that Copilot. Signal acquiring is very fast after you have used the device the first time. Make sure to enable "Allow Mock locations" in your settings and "Enable Mock GPS Provider" in Bluetooth GPS if you're using... » Read More Yes, works great with Android. I'm using the App "Bluetooth GPS" from GG moblab IPO of the recommended GPSInfo by Global Sat. I'm using CoPilot Life with the BT-368. Combination works great and you don't need to have Mobile Broadband as all the maps are on your Tablet or Phone.First you need to start Bluetooth GPS or GPSInfo and after that Copilot. Signal acquiring is very fast after you have used the device the first time. Make sure to enable "Allow Mock locations" in your settings and "Enable Mock GPS Provider" in Bluetooth GPS if you're using this app. « Show Less
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Hey Dave,No, that's whats nice about this receiver. All you need to do is buy a GPS app that fits you, they range in price from about $15 to over $60. I use CoPilot, also I have an iPod so Make sure you have a 30 pin connector on your iPhone. If your not sure what app will work for you or if the receiver is compatible with your device just email Emprum at support@emprum.com They will probably get back to you the same day.
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yes, at a cost. you can preview it at their website. I have this an love this gps.
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I've been using the Mio c310x for over 10 months now. My first and only GPS unit to date, so I can't comment much on teh Garmin c320. -the Mio has 3.5mil POIs. Didn't know much back then, but that is kind of a low amt, but it's still something to work with -Navteq used to overall superior, but ever since Mio finally came out with the map update for the c310x back around 9/2007, I thought i read somewhere here saying now says that Navteq no longer enjoys it's supremecy, but can't find the direct quote http://www.gpslodge.com/archives/008669.php -mp3 player isn't very good. Still better than nothing, but not very good at all. No way to fast forward/rewind within tracks. Surprising since it's touted to be an ebook reader. Hate to have to start a 30min track all over again to get to where u left off. Playlists are hard to work with. I just gave up on them, leaving them in order they were added to the device. I've used and made playlists in winamp 2.81, Windows Media Player 9, and 4th gen ipod with ease, but half the time, I'd rather use my PDA as an mp3 player if it were b/w these 2 for music -contrary to what's around, the c310x does NOT come with Canadian maps, preinstalled or otherwise -US maps are preloaded my next GPS device will have many more POIs, and text2speech, but my c310x gets me to where i wanna go, even in unkonwn territory
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I have found that it does not pay any attention to the info you put in. My roadmate tries to put me on a parkway (cars only Low bridges). I do not trust the unit and always check the route it gives. My advice would be to change the info when you are using it for the truck. My wife bought the GPS even after I told her about bad reviews.
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the best way is to be near a signal when you open the map app, keep it open. then when you drive away it will work as long as you do not close the app. That's the free type. A paid for download will be better though and that will be the same with all stand alone GPS units unless you use a built in street map one. But the dual will work great!!