Any suggestions on how to get temporary GPS-Cell Phone service when traveling overseas to Philippines?

by labanex

Any information on how you can take a U.S. Droid phone and receive a SIM card/additional service connection when roving to Philippines?

Answer by Nathan
The Philippines have CDMA coverage so any phone will work there, but you would be paying international roaming tariff while over there

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I want to get a gps, I drive alot. Both seem to have fee’s that come along with them for updating the maps. Wondering what the pro’s and con’s of each are? LIke, is the phone’s smaller screen going to show excellent pics of where you are? I want it to talk to me too, so I don’t have to look all the time. Does one sound better than the additional? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

Answer by c0okie
my ipods gps!

Answer by R
I use my phone GPS and it works just fine for me. It talks and seems to do everything that a car GPS does. I can browse for restaurants, supplies, and attractions, or type in a specific address if need be. You can also save your favorite/frequent destinations. It also gives you traffic info and movie times.

My GPS application doesn’t have pictures of the destinations, but I find that I don’t need them anyways. The map it provides is clean and simple enough to map out where you are.

My only conundrum is that typing in the addresses is a bit cumbersome, especially since I don’t have a full keyboard. It may be a small tough figuring out the interface too. The benefit I see to having a car GPS is… well, the convenience. I imagine it’s much nicer and more comfortable to have controls built particularly for the GPS and to have a larger surface area to do whatever you need to do.

If you drive to a lot of new places, it may be worth it to invest in a car GPS. I would beyond doubt try out some of the models on show in Best Buy or look into reviews on cnet.com

Answer by Linda M
A separate GPS for your car is the way to go! That way you can have use of your cell phone for calls while you are driving. I have a nuvi garman, and I like it!! It does talk to you and it’s so simple to use! You can buy it at walmart for about $ 130-$ 140. It also comes with a car charger. Hope this helps in your choice!

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