Honest 836 Report post Posted June 13, 2008 Mobile guide for the footloose With mapping and navigation technology available on mobile handsets, going to unfamiliar territories is no longer a problem. Millions of drivers and ordinary consumers around the world now rely on the global positioning system (GPS) devices to help them find their way. Several companies like Nokia, HTC and Sony Ericsson have brought out GPS-enabled phones which provide users additional benefits. These gadgets throw up information on the routes and locations with the help of a series of maps and points of interest. Clicking on the application on the screen reveals a global map, and once there is a satellite fix, the device automatically shows your location on a more detailed map. The maps feature millions of points of interest —from railway stations and hospitals to tourist attraction and restaurants. Detailed information about each point of interest, like the address and telephone number can also be accessed. Here is a peek into some of the hot gadgets which have GPS functions in them. Sony Ericsson P1i Price: 17,800 This has a large 2.6 inch TFT touchscreen with a VGA camera for video call and matte-black plastic keypad. The shortcut buttons on the sides perform various functions based on the screen content. For connectivity, the phone supports 3G and Wi-Fi. It is also GPS enabled. Nokia N78 Price: 19,800 The Nokia N78 is an all-around phone designed for navigation, photography, and music. The model has integrated A-GPS with free Nokia maps for geo-tagging of your photos. The Nokia N78 has a 3.2 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. It can accommodate up to 8GB microSD cards. Nokia N82 Price: 19,500 The Nokia N82 merges A-GPS, photography, video, and the web. You can explore new places with maps, document your discoveries with a 5 megapixel camera and built-in Xenon flash. You can even publish your geotagged pictures at the single push of a button. Nokia N95 Price: 28,300 Nokia N95 does a lot more than just capturing images and DVD-like quality video. With access to the Internet, you can upload pictures and videos directly. With its integrated GPS and Nokia Maps application, finding your way is easy. Nokia N6110 Price: 13,400 It has a one-touch navigation button which provides easy access to GPS function and maps. It has HSDPA for fast web browsing and downloading of maps. There is also a 2 megapixel camera. You can also listen to your messages read aloud with message reader. HTC 3470 Price: 19,200 The HTC P3470 comes equipped with GPS. P3470 combines a lot of features within itself, main ones being lightweight design, large screen, navigation wheel, and macro lens. The smartphone runs on Windows mobile 6.0 professional. It boasts of a 2.8-inch TFT touch screen display, with a 240 x 320 pixel resolution that supports 65k colours. The scroll wheel for navigation lets you access the main fea-tures quickly and conveniently. Courtesy : ET Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashoksoft 83 Report post Posted June 13, 2008 Word from someone who's owned 4 out of the 6 handsets mentioned here ... a few words .. N82 rocks... The best of the lot ... but GPS .. naaaa stick to HTC with its Sirf Star III chips for the best GPS around cheers karki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
