Garmin Mobile - BB Storm Released

[ecko04]

Garmin has developed the mobile navigation for the Blackberry Storm 9530

The application costs $99, prior to the use of any 'supposed' promo or coupon code, and it does come with a 30 day risk free money back guarantee from Garmin.

The application does utilize the accelerometer when switching from portrait to landscape mode.

The application DOES NOT rely on VZ Nav, I have never had VZ Nav installed on my Storm and I am running firmware .76.

The only other details about my Storm is that is it unlocked, a minor and minute detail.

YES, there IS A FREE TRIAL.....NOTE IT MAY NOT WORK

Garmin mobile Blackberry 95xx 7 Day Trial

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YOU MUST USE DM TO LOAD TO DEVICE.

Anywhere you see 'YOUR PIN HERE' put your PIN

Screen shots follow

[ecko04]

Garmin located my position in about 5 seconds. I think it is a pretty nifty app thus far, I have not had the opportunity to test navigation for accuracy yet, that is coming today.

[bg0508]

Nice find ecko04....looks like a nice app. Since Ive never used Garmin before I have a ??, does Garmin automatically update maps &/or is there a charge for it (yearly, etc.)

[cablelayer]

can u post the whole like? i tried the one you have and nothing. thanks

[ecko04]

Originally Posted by bg0508

Nice find ecko04....looks like a nice app. Since Ive never used Garmin before I have a ??, does Garmin automatically update maps &/or is there a charge for it (yearly, etc.)

Garmin uses NAVTEQ for their mapping and Garmin only updates their maps once a year for portable GPS systems; I am not sure about the mobile software. I don't see an update section in the app itself but until someone states otherwise I will be inclined to believe it does not.

It really does not bother me much, look at my location on the map, it looks this way on VZ Nav as well and the location has been there for a few years now.

[destro23]

Think Offline Maps available for this?

[ecko04]

Originally Posted by cablelayer

can u post the whole like? i tried the one you have and nothing. thanks

Send yourself the link in a message.

Once you send yourself the message click on the link within the message and hit GET LINK, you should be prompted with a download of the software.

[cablelayer]

nope. tried it again. after dl u have 3 dots and after 95 u have 2 x's. are they supposed to be there?

[BoneHead]

The link works. The forum software shortens the links automatically. If you click that link though (NOT COPY) it will take you to the correct download.

[fernandoborda]

no working the free trial in here

[4th of July]

Looks the same as my garmin 360. It is flawless. Same fee for annual map renewals?

[ecko04]

Originally Posted by fernandoborda

no working the free trial in here

That sucks....that's why there is a caveat there. I didn't try it, just saw the option for it.

[BoneHead]

Does anyone know how well IF at all Garmin Mobile works in areas with NO cell phone coverage?

That's the main issue (besides the whole "renting" thing) that I have with VZ Navigator. No cell signal, no maps.

[ecko04]

Originally Posted by BoneHead

Does anyone know how well IF at all Garmin Mobile works in areas with NO cell phone coverage?

That's the main issue (besides the whole "renting" thing) that I have with VZ Navigator. No cell signal, no maps.

The same applies to Garmin as well.

The app won't start at all if there is no wireless service. I suppose that is because it tries to authenticate you each time you start the app. Its a background process that is brought to the forefront if you try to start the app without service.

With that being said let me start the app initially with service, minimize the app and close all wireless connections, and go to campus to see if it functions....epmphasis on 'all' that may include the gps radio as well.

[mbr]

just loaded the free trial. it aquired satelites and found me in our parking lot looks very good so far.