Integrated GPS or GPS Puck?

This may have been mentioned before but I have a question. I, like everyone that bought the Curve 8300, heard and am waiting to see the Curve 8310. I was wondering would it be better to have the integrated GPS on the 8310 or just buy a GPS puck for my 8300? Any thoughts or comments would be appriciated. Thanks

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I would think it is better to have the integrated gps. If I already had the 8300 I would just get the gps puck. One additional item to lug item.

its not really 'hauling' considering my holux gpslim 240 is the size of a standard cig. lighter.

I bought my Curve and did not realize that the Curve with a GPS system and WiFi was coming out soon. I would like to use Google maps, but I do not know what a puck is or where to get one. I would also like to know how to download gmail to my curve. I am relatively new to BlackBerrys so please make it as simple as possible. Thanks. dt

Just to be clear dtaka97, the Curve 8310 on AT&T/Cingular will have GPS but will not have WiFi.

The Curve 8320 that is just now coming out on T-Mobile has WiFi but does not have GPS.

There is an 8800 series that will have both WiFi and integrated GPS, but the 8800 series (not a Curve at all) does not have a camera, and it has a less user-friendly keyboard IMHO.

Thanks for the clarification, Digital. But do you know about the puck and how it is used? dt

I dunno about the puck either and was interested in finding out if I could use my Microsoft GPS receiver with the bluetooth adaptor for Microsoft Streets & Trips with my new Curve.
It would make sense if it could work but I've never owned a BB and wouldn't know where to start to get it connected via the Bluetooth. If anyone can do this, it would be awesome.

"Puck" was another word for the GPS receiver since some of them are shaped like a hockey puck. I think I am just going to keep the 8300 and get the Holux Slim240 and sit and wait patiently for the 4.3 OS for my 8300. Sorry for the confusion.

Glad you have a solution. Sorry, I'm not really the person to talk to regarding pucks. :(

I too want the new Curve, but frustrated over the fact one has to pick between WiFi and intergrated GPS

I have a question about the pucks. What are the max range of the Bluetooth? Say I leave it in my truck and am somewhere near in a big lot or forget where I'm parked can I use it to find it?

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Alternatively try the Freedom GPS Keyring Puck. I am using one at the moment and its the size of a small matchbox. Its light and sits on your keys.

Handy device.

I have the 8800 and now the Curve, and whilst built in GPS in good, its not beating having a camera.

I'm going to join this one for a quick question. Does anyone know if you generaly get a better and or faster signal rate with a puck? my 8830 GPS is disabled by VW and they are going to be charging $10/month for use of their navigator but not 3rd party maps. I part want to stick it to them and part want something that I can use with anything. Any suggestions? Do you think the Puck is something that is worth it in my case or should I shell out the $10 a month?

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I'm going to join this one for a quick question. Does anyone know if you generaly get a better and or faster signal rate with a puck? my 8830 GPS is disabled by VW and they are going to be charging $10/month for use of their navigator but not 3rd party maps. I part want to stick it to them and part want something that I can use with anything. Any suggestions? Do you think the Puck is something that is worth it in my case or should I shell out the $10 a month?

I have a 8830 and about a month ago decided to forget about waiting for Verizon to do something regarding the GPS issue. After some homework, I bought a Navibe GB735 from buygpsnow.com for about $50 and I love it. Easily fits in my pocket. Bluetooth pairing works well with a variety of map applications (e.g., Google, BB Maps, etc.). In addition, not only does it work well in the U.S. but I just returned from working for a few days in Ireland and had no problems there. Whether in a car or walking around Dublin I tracked my poistion using Google Maps. For me this was a good solution. I can't comment about a comparison of signal rates but the 8830-GB735 combination gives me very good 'real time' tracking.

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