Price drop coming due to free navigation announcement (01/21/2010)? Nokia announced on 01/21/2010 that GPS map service is now free on 10 smartphones, including the 5800, and will expand to other Nokia phones. So does anyone know if the navigation edition will drop in price, since the only thing you're paying for now is the car kit? Price drop coming due to free navigation announcement (01/21/2010)? Nokia announced on 01/21/2010 that GPS map service is now free on 10 smartphones, including the 5800, and will expand to other... » Read More Price drop coming due to free navigation announcement (01/21/2010)? Nokia announced on 01/21/2010 that GPS map service is now free on 10 smartphones, including the 5800, and will expand to other Nokia phones. So does anyone know if the navigation edition will drop in price, since the only thing you're paying for now is the car kit? « Show Less
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On sale for $249.99 today on Amazon!List Price: $369.00Price: $249.99 & eligible for free shipping with Amazon PrimeYou Save: $119.01 (32%)
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I do not know what's going on with Amazon's pricing, but the 5800 price is now $30 higher (from $269 to $291) and now the 5800 NAV went from $311 to $318? Nokiausa.com's prices are decreasing while Amazon's is increasing.
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MrMan, the free Ovi maps announcement includes the traffic information. According to the press release, it includes "turn-by-turn, voice guided navigation comes free for both drivers and pedestrians. For drivers this includes lane assistance, traffic information, safety camera, and speed warnings." So with the 5800 Navigation Edition, you are essentially paying extra for the accessories only, which still might be worth it versus getting the accessories separately. The Navigation Edition includes the pen stylus, music headset, car holder pack, and mobile charger that the standard 5800 does not come with. MrMan, the free Ovi maps announcement includes the traffic information. According to the press release, it includes "turn-by-turn, voice guided navigation comes free for both drivers and pedestrians. For drivers this includes lane assistance, traffic information, safety camera, and speed warnings." So with the 5800 Navigation Edition, you are essentially paying extra for the accessories only, which still might be worth it versus getting the accessories separately. The Navigation Edition includes the pen stylus, music headset, car holder pack, and mobile charger that the standard... » Read More MrMan, the free Ovi maps announcement includes the traffic information. According to the press release, it includes "turn-by-turn, voice guided navigation comes free for both drivers and pedestrians. For drivers this includes lane assistance, traffic information, safety camera, and speed warnings." So with the 5800 Navigation Edition, you are essentially paying extra for the accessories only, which still might be worth it versus getting the accessories separately. The Navigation Edition includes the pen stylus, music headset, car holder pack, and mobile charger that the standard 5800 does not come with. « Show Less
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I think Amazon needs to adjust their pricing, as of 01/24/2010 nokiausa.com is offering the 5800 Navigation for $299, compared to Amazon's $311.
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Well you also get traffic license, which I don't think is included regularly. It will be interesting to see. Many people are complaining that they spent extra for this, but since I got it Black Friday, I'm not worried. The little extra I spent is worth it for the extra charger and car kit and the traffic license, which I use a lot. They'll probably match nokiausa.com's price eventually.
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I found that the 3rd party maps ordered at a greatly discounted price does not allow for updates of maps. I guess if it came with the maps preloaded you would get the lifetime updates (LM). I currently have the European maps and get the updates. Did you purchase the unit with LM designated behind model number?
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just got mine today (08/22/08). included maps are the 2008 edition. when i registered the product i got a free download for the 2009 edition - which i am taking advantage of as i type this... according to the 'thank you for registering' email, the free update to 2009 maps is available until september 21st, and when you accept the download, you have 90 days to get it before the product key expires. (its a good 2 hour download alone, not including install time)
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i just receveived a phonecall from nokia today. it is available at there stores for about $785.99 plus or minus plus tax. i assume the latest dates prices are a bit more accurate this time
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Nope, there are no fees involved for the GPS itself. if you get the GPS with the lifetime maps, you can update your map for free once there's new updates. However, if you just get GPS without the lifetime maps, you have to pay garmin if you want to update maps.
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Why must everyone get a map update? I never do. Hell, one of my GPSs hasn't had a map update in ten years and it's not perfect... but with a little common sense I can use it to navigate anywhere I want.This one is recent enough that I think it's fine.For $99, it was an excellent deal. This is an awesome GPS. I don't think paying 50% more for maps and bluetooth is a bad idea, but not everyone needs either of those feature.
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I'm assuming the low price does not come with the GPS itself. I purchased the GPS desperately, so I didn't not see multiple prices.
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Nothing recently. The XM Edition now has free navigation for life as well, so there isn't really much standing in the way between the 2 phones. The ONLY differences is that the NE comes in all silver, and has those extra GPS accessories to hook up to your car window. But that isn't worth $319.99 over $259.99. XM Edition seems like a better buy to me.
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European maps are about $89. The question is does this GPS have sufficient memory to add a European map? Some of the earlier models let you add an SD card. I don't think this one does.
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Good Eveining, The GPS is normally the current maps of USA and CANADA. I would assume that they would be the up to date ones. For the updates you would probably have to speak with the manufacturer. Unfortunately the cost is your decision. There are pros and cons for GPS so i would just think about if it is worth it to you financially. Thank you.
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As far as I can tell, the maps are current. You get regular updates after you register your GPS (just log in with it connected to your computer).
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Yes, you are probably right about pricing, but estimated release date for European 8100 is April 2008. I am hopeful U.S. Release will be before end of year--I think it is feasible for Navigon, since the hardware is already in place. Just needs updated North American map data...
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Finally I figured out how to use maps and getting driving direction in Nokia. Even after seeing apple & android, why not Nokia really come up with a good user interface and good GPS receiver? Maps interface is not user friendly.Problems I'm facing (Nokia, this is for you, are you listening)?1) Can I block receiving calls, while on GPS?2) receiving a call distracts GPS and getting back a signal takes 20 minutes.3) Any one of you in senior management use this phone for driving direction, if yes you should have fixed this problem by now. 4) Phone is good for everything except Maps, Dont call it as a navigation edition and cheat users. Finally I figured out how to use maps and getting driving direction in Nokia. Even after seeing apple & android, why not Nokia really come up with a good user interface and good GPS receiver? Maps interface is not user friendly.Problems I'm facing (Nokia, this is for you, are you listening)?1) Can I block receiving calls, while on GPS?2) receiving a call distracts GPS and getting back a signal takes 20 minutes.3) Any one of you in senior management use this phone for driving direction, if yes you should have fixed this problem by now. 4) Phone is good for... » Read More Finally I figured out how to use maps and getting driving direction in Nokia. Even after seeing apple & android, why not Nokia really come up with a good user interface and good GPS receiver? Maps interface is not user friendly.Problems I'm facing (Nokia, this is for you, are you listening)?1) Can I block receiving calls, while on GPS?2) receiving a call distracts GPS and getting back a signal takes 20 minutes.3) Any one of you in senior management use this phone for driving direction, if yes you should have fixed this problem by now. 4) Phone is good for everything except Maps, Dont call it as a navigation edition and cheat users. « Show Less
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I purchased a Magellan RoadMate 5120-LMTX because it was supposed to have free lifetime map updates. It's been 7 months and I haven't been able to get any updates, and now today I'm told the update will cost $69.95. That doesn't sound free to me!
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Phone has GPS / navigation that also works stand alone - one can download free of charge maps from Nokia for free for most countries. It has a video camera - 720 30fps I think.As for straight talk sim card, I don't see a reason why not, but haven't tried it personally.
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I've been using the Mio c310x for over 10 months now. My first and only GPS unit to date, so I can't comment much on teh Garmin c320. -the Mio has 3.5mil POIs. Didn't know much back then, but that is kind of a low amt, but it's still something to work with -Navteq used to overall superior, but ever since Mio finally came out with the map update for the c310x back around 9/2007, I thought i read somewhere here saying now says that Navteq no longer enjoys it's supremecy, but can't find the direct quote http://www.gpslodge.com/archives/008669.php -mp3 player isn't very good. Still better than nothing, but not very good at all. No way to fast forward/rewind within tracks. Surprising since it's touted to be an ebook reader. Hate to have to start a 30min track all over again to get to where u left off. Playlists are hard to work with. I just gave up on them, leaving them in order they were added to the device. I've used and made playlists in winamp 2.81, Windows Media Player 9, and 4th gen ipod with ease, but half the time, I'd rather use my PDA as an mp3 player if it were b/w these 2 for music -contrary to what's around, the c310x does NOT come with Canadian maps, preinstalled or otherwise -US maps are preloaded my next GPS device will have many more POIs, and text2speech, but my c310x gets me to where i wanna go, even in unkonwn territory
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Hello Xiang Z. According to Tom Tom's website and product information, it has "Spoken navigation instructions" in Chinese Cantonese and Mandarin but not in system interface. I have owned this GPS for several years but I would not recommend you buy it. It is very slow and outdated compared to modern devices and the battery lasts short time. I would suggest a much better option is for you: A Nokia Lumia 520 smartphone. It sells very cheaply (around $50 U.S.) and it has full GPS capability (when you update to Windows Phone 8.1). I know many people use it as a GPS only but it is also a very good smartphone. Just make sure you buy unlocked or if you already have a carrier, you can get one very cheap at your local cell carrier store. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the Nokia phone as I also own it and am very happy with it. Cheers!