[scojay]

With my Tmobile curve, can anyone suggest a GPS program that will map out and give directions in Asia? Looking for Hong Kong and Shanghai (mainland).

[ricpac]

I am not sure if it works but you can give Google Maps a try.

[rojocrandall]

I'd recommend Windows Live Search (wls). I have used this down in Mexico
and wls has street level detail where Google maps did not.
OTA from wls.live.com

[scojay]

Thanks.
Anyone have experience using in Shanghai?

[hokie123]

There are two factors you'll need to consider:
Will you have network coverage (in order for the app to download data)?
Will the program have detailed maps of the areas of interest?

From what I can tell, the major mapping providers TeleNav and NAVTEQ do not have detailed data ready for China. In 2004, NAVTEQ and NavInfo partnered in a joint venture called NAV2 to begin providing such data.

As for Hong Kong, take a look at Nav4All, which has good support for that region. Nav4All also noted support for China "soon", so maybe they will get access to the NAV2 data.

[tontoeman]

does anyone have an update for this? Will my t-mobile curve also have GPS? Do they have shanghai GPS ready yet? or are there other applications that can allow for shanghai gps?

[ricpac]

If you have the T-Mobile Curve a.k.a. 8320--then you might need to purchase a GPS puck as that thing does not have built-in GPS.

[tontoeman]

i'll just get an unlocked 8310 on ebay. What about the Shanghai gps maps?

thank you for your help

[ricpac]

I'm not really sure about the Shanghai maps though but you can read up on hokie123's post above ^.

[tontoeman]

Sorry misread the date. I know that SHanghai has WAP coverage so you can recieve emails and stuff in shanghai. Does this also include GPS?

[ricpac]

It should be but take note of the data roaming charges. You might want to give T-Mobile a call to verify/confirm the appropriate charges for data usage while overseas.

[Dubdub]

If you really need GPS for those areas, I highly recommend getting a real GPS device and not rely on the BB. For map applications to work on the BB, you MUST have a BB data plan and connection as it downloads maps as you move. You don't need that with a true GPS device.

Check out GPS Receiver Information, Software, and Hardware Reviews of Garmin, Lowrance, Magellan and other GPS Receivers

[tontoeman]

according to BlackBerryInsight » BlackBerry in China - some correct facts

you can sign up with china movile and get grps for 50rmb a month, something like that. Does that mean gps is included with that?

I have a tomtom 1 but currently tomtom doesn't have maps for Shanghai :(

[funkym]

gps and gprs are two different kind of things!

gps = "global positioning system" for use with a mapping or navigation application application.
gprs = "General Packet Radio Service" which is basically a mobile data service.

you can get gps satellite coverage all over the world for free

[tontoeman]

Great! but will my 8310 allow me to use gps and have maps available while im in shanghai?

thanks!

[RoadRider]

8310 and Google Maps worked for me in Shanghai last summer.