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Wednesday December 7, 2005
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Video and music on cell phones? The jury (at least here in the U.S.) is still out. But GPS on cell phones makes so much sense. And I guess that's why, as Bill Howard reports, Verizon just launched VZ Navigator. Instead of springing for a costly add-on or built-in GPS unit for your car, VZ Navigator is $10 a month or $3 a day (for infrequent travelers). Right now, though, you can get it on only one phone, the Motorola V325. And it's unlikely you'll be able to update your existing phone to include the service; Verizon will want to sell you a new phone and renew your contract yet again, as Bill Howard points out. It may not be as convenient to use your cell phone for navigation as you drive. But the price is so very right. And not everyone (OK, almost everyone, but not everyone) drives all the time. Some of us walk or bike too, at home and also in unknown territory, and for us, this service will rock.
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January 16, 2006 12:41 PM
I think it is a cool idea, hopefully tmobile comes out with something like this soon.
January 30, 2006 1:23 PM
this product is the best out on the market right now!!!!
January 30, 2006 2:10 PM
VZ Navigator is available for $9.99 for unlimited monthly access or $2.99 for 24-hour use. Customers can download the application directly to their Motorola V325. http://www.wirelessweek.com/toc-newsat2direct/01/30/06
February 14, 2006 10:57 PM
I recently purchased the v325 and the navigator service the other day and it's awesome. Comparable GPS systems are between 300-900 bucks, this works just fine, 14 million points of interest, plus it talks to me! The only thing is it uses airtime when finding your location, which usually only takes a few seconds, I definitely recommend this to anyone who's constantly on the road. Plus the phone rocks too.
February 15, 2006 2:36 PM
I love VZ Navigator, I have navigation in my BMW and this VZ Navigator is better than my car nav. If anyone is looking to get navigation, here is your answer. thanks Verizon.
March 5, 2006 1:03 PM
As Mike mentioned above, VZ Navigator uses airtime to get your location. It also uses airtime if you go off route such as when you know a short cut. While this only takes a few seconds, it may cost you a minute of airtime every time the app contacts the server. After a few days with the app, my airtime usage seems much greater than I expected. I won't know the details until my statement is available next week. I'm on a Single Rate National plan to get coverage in some rural areas so I don't have many extra weekday minutes.