Google Maps Navigation vs. A Dedicated GPS Device and Why I Think Google Maps Nav is BetterA few weeks ago, I was driving my girlfriend and a friend of mine to Hollywood to meet some friends for dinner. While I knew the way there, I loaded up Google Maps Navigation on my HTC EVO 4. G and put it in my little car mount so I would get an idea as to how long it would take to get there. As I was driving, my friend in the back seat commented, Wow, I like how good your GPS looks, and how it pans and turns as you drive. I have a great dedicated unit and it doesnt even do that. My girlfriend, who also has a dedicated GPS unit, said how cool that was. This got me to thinking about the differences between the Google Maps Navigation app on my phone and dedicated GPS units, and how I ultimately decided that I think Googles app is better. For a long time, I wanted a stand alone GPS unit because I love to drive everywhere I can, and Los Angeles can be dang confusing at times who the HELL designed downtown anyway for chrissakes. This changed when I got an i. Phone hush now, Ive matured since then and began to use Google Maps to get me everywhere, followed by a few GPS apps like Navigon and Co. Pilot. The i. Phones usage of GPS never really got it quite right, however, so I was thrilled when I got my EVO and I was first able to use Googles amazing navigational program. Since then, I cant even imagine needing a dedicated GPS systemheck, even if I got a car with one, I doubt Id ever use it. Why Well let me explainGoogle Maps Navigation And Why Its AwesomeSure, I might be biased towards Google Maps Navigation, but there are so many reasons why. First off, I like having my GPS wherever I am, so I can use it not just for driving directions, but for walking and public transit directions if necessary. Here are some other reasons I really love Google Maps Navigation above traditional GPS units Full Integration Click an address in your calendar, or a contact entry, or a website or whatever else, and itll load up Google Maps, from which you can launch Navigatation. Even the i. Phone didnt get this right, sadly. I love being able to put an address in a calendar entry and then click on that entry to get directions. Easy searching No worries about whether a GPS unit has a destination in its POI Points of Interest database or anything. With Google Maps Navigation, you just do a natural search. You can also search along your route, and search by voice, which makes it easy to find a place to eat or a gas station while youre driving. Quick rerouting If you have to go a different way than Google Maps originally planned, rerouting takes maybe two seconds. Ive used GPS units wherein rerouting takes nearly a minute, if not longer. Google Maps also seems to acquire a GPS signal much faster than other GPS units, which helps in this regard. Street View While not always 1. Always Updated Maps Since Google Maps uses constantly updated map data, you dont need to wait for map updates like you do with traditional GPS units.
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