Using GPS on Your Blackberry

11/18/2009 - Computers and Technology - 4 Views Have you just bought yourself a Blackberry? Are you checking out all the nifty features it's installed with? While there are many interesting and exciting features on a Blackberry, one of the more exciting software components is the built in GPS. Some cell phones come with the GPS software installed but how this software works and looks is different on the Blackberry.

If you are going for a cross country drive or even just a walk around the block, carry your GPS enabled used blackberry with you wherever you are going to get a feel for how the technology works. It is quite simple and the learning curve is not that big. This easily portable device can give you not only turn by turn directions but also tell you all about what is going on around you as your going. The most basic feature it has is the speaking turn by turn directions. Your Telenav applet will tell you what road you are on, the name of the exit or road you are looking for and how far it is until that turn comes. In addition the display on your screen can display you and the places around you in 2D and 3D with the push of a button so you can see if there are any restaurants at the next exit off the freeway or view when the next rest area is without having to look at a map.

Your Telenav applet can do far more than just spew out street names and directions though. It has an incredible function whereby it can direct you to the nearest gas station, and even update you on said gas station's prices, in near real-time. Imagine how much this handy feature could save you on a cross-country trip. Your used BlackBerry could pay for itself in short order. The Telenav can also point you in the direction of the nearest relevant ATM, so you can avoid withdrawing money from machines that charge greater transaction fees than you would otherwise have to pay. Considering that the service fees can be upwards of $2 per transaction, the savings can really add up over time, essentially allowing the GPS phone to pay for itself.

That's not to say that the GPS software is without a fault; after all, it can't pinpoint all the planet's locations. However, the Telenav applet makes up for it by creating an unlimited amount of “Spots”, which will remember these locations using satellite positioning. This allows you to create a marker for that location in the used blackberry, meaning you'll never have to hunt for this spot again since it will give you those turn-by-turn directions. When you want to return to that spot that you've stored, simply find it in your list of saved spots and have the phone tell you how to get there.

Some of the other amazing things Telenav can do for your Blackberry include finding movie theatres, WiFi spots, places to eat, places to park, hotels, sporting events and so much more. All this at your fingertips that works anywhere you have a view of the sky for around $10 a month! This is a service highly recommended, especially for individuals that do a lot of traveling to unfamiliar places.

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