Re: Americans want a GPS navigator on their Cell Phone



>So far, the PDA/GPS combinations I've seen so far don't measure up to
>Garmin dedicated GPS in terms of GPS functionality.

Albert,

Can you elaborate on gps fundamental functionaly.
Battery life, shockproofness, waterproofness....or else?
Give parameters of each so the pda/gps or cellular/gps have to attain?
This is getting interesting .

>I think folks are fine with extra features in their GPS receivers, as
>long as the GPS functionality isn't compromised.

And if the two combinations (pda/gps or cellular/gps) do not achieve
them , I guess folks will not be fine . Should I say their
unscrupulous owner are screwed then?

Daniel

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