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Navigon Wants an Extra $25 for Real-Time Traffic Data on the iPhone
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ZenoDawgin
09/16/09

In reply to Navigon Wants an Extra $25 for Real-Time Traffic Data on the iPhone
A one-time fee of $25 is a bargain to me. When you look at the price of stand alone GPS devices with vs. without traffic, $25 is a fraction of that cost.

I got Navigon when it was $69, so I'll be getting a full-featured GPS device with traffic for less than $100. Nothing to complain about here! It works flawlessly (better than my 3 year old Magellan), and they keep adding asked-for features. I'm very impressed with the programmers and the company.
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jriga
09/16/09

In reply to Navigon Wants an Extra $25 for Real-Time Traffic Data on the iPhone
The app is fantastic... I like it better than TomTom on the iPhone. Got it when it was $69.00 so this $25.00 add-on makes sense to me.

I really, really love the Navigon app. The new text-to-speech is good (and hilarious at times). Even at $115.00 it's a winner.

Now I just need to power the thing while using it... it really sucks the juice. On a 100% full iPhone I got 2.5 hours until it showed 20% remaining. Not too bad considering the screen, audio, GPS, and cellular are all in use (if you get any calls).

Also, in my car I simply put the iPhone at the base of my dash where the coin pocket is, the GPS has great signal and works fine from there... don't think I'd use a windshield mount since the voice directions are so crystal clear. Just need a USB iPhone charger and I'm good.
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macpatrik
09/16/09

@jriga: Ha, I do the same thing. It sits in my coin slot. Wait... that sounded dirty.

Anyway, if you expect to use any GPS app, plan on having a car charger.
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davezatz
09/16/09

In reply to Navigon Wants an Extra $25 for Real-Time Traffic Data on the iPhone
The iPhone Telenav app does include traffic with your $10 monthly subscription. Also, there is a free Inrix iPhone traffic app. You're welcome. :)
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macpatrik
09/16/09

In reply to Navigon Wants an Extra $25 for Real-Time Traffic Data on the iPhone
After using both of these two apps, TomTom and Navigon, for about two and a half weeks I have to say Navigon is the better app, right now.

TomTom definitely has some benefits over Navigon though like it gets better GPS signal, loading time is significantly faster, and it's user interface is absolutely amazing.

But where Navigon makes up for all of this is user options. Lane Assistant and Reality View Pro are extremely helpful, and its voice announcements are far better.

It's going to come down to who spends more time updating and changing their app and, well Navigon is the first to do this, so it gets my vote.
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jnemesh
09/16/09

In reply to Navigon Wants an Extra $25 for Real-Time Traffic Data on the iPhone
Funny, my Palm Pre from Sprint has GPS for FREE and traffic updates for FREE. Hmmm....sounds like someone is paying an Apple tax!
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TheSonOfKrypton
09/16/09

@jnemesh: lmao, that small ass screen is even legible for GPS nav? Get the fuck outta here troll.
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Faslane's avatar is squished
09/16/09

@TheSonOfKrypton: ouch!
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Parapraxis
09/16/09

@TheSonOfKrypton:
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Chewmieser
09/16/09

@jnemesh: OH SNAP! Oh wait... That's right... Google maps... Forgot about that...
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CaptCaveman
09/16/09

@jnemesh: Good luck with that free GPS if you don't have cell service. I'll pay the "tax" if it allows me to drive or ride where ever I want vs making sure I only go where there's a cell signal.
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liuping
09/16/09

@jnemesh: We are paying for a nav system that does require an active data connection. Loosing cell coverage and Navigation at the same time sucks big time.
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bdthurston
09/17/09

@jnemesh: or is someone really paying for Sprint's "Simply Everything" plan for over $100 a month and just thinking they're getting a good deal? If I had to pay that much for "everything" the $10 a month AT&T nav app would be a bargain!
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The Lab
09/16/09

In reply to Navigon Wants an Extra $25 for Real-Time Traffic Data on the iPhone
The real-time traffic data on google maps is pretty great. Free is also pretty great. I am proposing a boycott of these expensive programs in the hopes that these prices will drop. How can the infinitely useful Evernote be free but this stuff costs $100?
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SwatLax
09/16/09

In reply to Navigon Wants an Extra $25 for Real-Time Traffic Data on the iPhone
Some people paid a much larger premium for crowd source traffic info when the Dash Express came out.

In light of that, $25, or $125, doesn't seem like that much.
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VeredJillion
09/16/09

In reply to Navigon Wants an Extra $25 for Real-Time Traffic Data on the iPhone
Is it a one time fee or a limited subscription? If it's a one time it's worth it, depending on where you live.
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John Herrman
09/16/09

@VeredJillion: one time. I'll clarify.
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