Is Nokia Map so expensive

[oly730]

I have just finished the three day trial using Nokia Map on my N95.

Now to keep on using the map I have to subscribe at USD 117.71 for three years, besides that Nokia Map need GPRS connection anytime it display the maps.

I heard that this won't happen with GPS gadgets like Tom Tom, Mio, Garmin and the like. Besides that these gadgets are also do have speed camera warning.

Am I right?
Please explain me whenever you have tried both GPS system.

Thanks

[dresnu]

Originally Posted by oly730

besides that Nokia Map need GPRS connection anytime it display the maps.

You don't need gprs connection while navigating if you store the maps on your memory card.
Maps are free, just use the nokia map loader to upload them on the card.
Nokia Europe - Nokia Maps - Download

[baseballfanz]

$117 for a 3 years subscription is cheap IMO. With that said it's not as good as say Garmin or TomTom as in features, and for about the same price you can buy Garmin XT and it will be forever not a 3 year subscription.

[vash_h]

garmin mobile xt is cheaper.. it is USD99 only.. one time fee.. u can use it as long as u wish..

[fldude99]

Originally Posted by vash_h

garmin mobile xt is cheaper.. it is USD99 only.. one time fee.. u can use it as long as u wish..

Does garmim xt include updates? Also Ive heard that you cannot transfer the maps to your own mem card. If thats true do you have to swap the card when you want to use the app? If thats true I would think thats a pain

[alejandro07]

Originally Posted by dresnu

You don't need gprs connection while navigating if you store the maps on your memory card.
Maps are free, just use the nokia map loader to upload them on the card.
Nokia Europe - Nokia Maps - Download

I travel from Vejle (Denmark) to Berlin (Germany) and it cost me 120 dollars in roaming connection. I wouldn't advice you to use when traveling abroad, even with the maps on the memory card it conects to the local network...otherwise it won't wok!!!

[joker3327]

I have the maps downloaded onto my memory card and can travel form one end of the country to the other and it does not connect over gprs once!...just say no when you turn maps on...works for me

[Homer]

Originally Posted by oly730

I have just finished the three day trial using Nokia Map on my N95.

Now to keep on using the map I have to subscribe at USD 117.71 for three years,

You can continue to use the maps just not the navigation (turn by turn directions).

And you don't have to take out a 3 year subscription, there are shorter subscriptions.

[Geoffers]

Originally Posted by fldude99

Does garmim xt include updates? Also Ive heard that you cannot transfer the maps to your own mem card. If thats true do you have to swap the card when you want to use the app? If thats true I would think thats a pain

No, there are ways of transferring the maps to other cards. But, you wont find them documented anywhere!

[smartpulse]

Originally Posted by joker3327

I have the maps downloaded onto my memory card and can travel form one end of the country to the other and it does not connect over gprs once!...just say no when you turn maps on...works for me

I agree, travelled all through France, Andorra, Spain and Portugal, didn't cost a penny and worked a treat!