T-Mobile and GPS Navigation

[CheekySheDevil]

I have a BB 8320 with T-Mobile.

For me, in "Options > Advanced Options > GPS", I'm unable to change "GPS Data Source". It says "None". But, bellow that, the "GPS Services" is set to "Location ON".

Is T-Mobile allowing GPS service now? Would I need a puck (and what is a puck & where would I find one)? What would you recomend for a audible navigation service?

Thanks.

[Jrog71]

I use google maps for GPS on my blackberry.

[CheekySheDevil]

Originally Posted by Jrog71

I use google maps for GPS on my blackberry.

Thanks... I've tried using it too. But, it's not even close to identifying where my location is.

I just didn't know if T-Mobile was going to open the gateway for GPS & Navigation.

But, thanks for responding.

[AdamNips]

The 8320 does not have an internal GPS; however, it does support a bluetooth one (i.e. a "puck"). I had looked in to these a while ago, but I'm sure they have put out new models since I looked. Here is a link to some: semsons.com/bluetgpsrec.html

I'd look through those and possibly google the model and read some reviews on them.

[Jrog71]

Originally Posted by CheekySheDevil

Thanks... I've tried using it too. But, it's not even close to identifying where my location is.

I just didn't know if T-Mobile was going to open the gateway for GPS & Navigation.

But, thanks for responding.

Give it time to catch-up.I usually have it go to my location before I enter in a address before I head to my destination.

[ctt0002]

Do you have a gps adapter for your phone? the 8320 does not have an internal gps.

[AP1618]

the 8320 does not have internal GPS. you need an external adapater aka puck to use GPS.

[lilwesterville101]

Originally Posted by AP1618

the 8320 does not have internal GPS. you need an external adapater aka puck to use GPS.

where could you get one and about how much do they cost?

[hubermania]

Originally Posted by lilwesterville101

where could you get one and about how much do they cost?

The Bluetooth GPS pucks cost $30-100. They're pretty small. I bought a GlobalTop G66 six months ago, and a much smaller Qstarz Q890 keychain GPS this week. Of these two, I prefer the Q890. I bought both at BuyGpsNow.com. Right now they've got the G66 for $30, and the Q890 for $55. www.BuyGPSNow.com

For a lot more info and recommendations, check out the CrackBerry GPS & Mapping forum.