The big question: Will AT&T see fit to charge $9.95 a month (above and beyond the unlimited data plan) to use the Garmin Navigation? That's what they charge to use their fairly crappy AT&T Navigator powered by TeleNav. Since it is a quality Nav, maybe AT&T will try to get $24.95 or even $39.95 per month to access the navigation feature in this phone. Garmin Nuviphone on AT&T = FAIL.
AT&T charges for the Navigator because the map data are on their system and are downloaded evrytime you navigate. Nüvifone has its own database, so the nav functions will work without any connection to the AT&T network.
The Cobra Tag may help you win that losing battle, acting as a Bluetooth device that attaches to your key ring and connects to your phone, it gives you the opportunity to find the missing item if it's less than 30 feet away.
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The big question: Will AT&T see fit to charge $9.95 a month (above and beyond the unlimited data plan) to use the Garmin Navigation? That's what they charge to use their fairly crappy AT&T Navigator powered by TeleNav. Since it is a quality Nav, maybe AT&T will try to get $24.95 or even $39.95 per month to access the navigation feature in this phone. Garmin Nuviphone on AT&T = FAIL.
AT&T charges for the Navigator because the map data are on their system and are downloaded evrytime you navigate. Nüvifone has its own database, so the nav functions will work without any connection to the AT&T network.
At least that is the logical way to look at it.