Garmin & Google Maps Together?
At first I was like why? Google Maps on the Android platform seems pretty good. Why would you need Garmin's app running on the same phone until I read the Garmin press release which points out the fact that Garmin's mapbase is preloaded which eliminates the problem of being in an area without cell service. I like the Google Maps Nav app for the Android phones but it makes no sense when you have no server connection because you're in a remote area w/o cell service. I think if Google were to preload a basemap (w/o all the POI's obviously - too big) it would be the app of choice but who knows for sure.
On another note, I was out at CES last month in Las Vegas and I'm surprised there was no mention of this phone at the booth. Only the cu...
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