Published on 05/16/2005
Click to enlarge Press release via geoplaceNextel is now offering a GPS Navigation service that works on the BlackBerry 7520 wireless PDA. The service that makes this possible is called "Telenav".
TeleNav, which is similar to the in-car GPS navigation systems found in luxury vehicles, displays maps, graphical driving cues, speed, and direction, and provides audible turn-by-turn directions to help drivers get to their desired locations directly.
The subscription to Telenav will cost around $9.99 per month (unlimited use) and at this moment, Nextel is offering a promotion with 30 days of free service. Nextel hopes to entice customers to try it and realize how useful GPS can be.
Specs
• Long-range digital walkie-talkie feature • Speakerphone • Bluetooth® technology for hands-free voice communications • GPS-enabled for location-based services • Nationwide network support • Ample memory for application and data storage • PC-style 33-key QWERTY keyboard • Easy-to-use navigation trackwheel and intuitive menu interface • Bright, backlit 240x160 display supporting over 65,000 colors
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