In recent times, gps option available with some of their phones. This feature
is great for many reasons. You will learn why you as a consumer should consider
a nextel phone with GPS option.
GPS or Global Positioning Satellite, uses the Satellites in space to tell you
where you are located. If you remember a few months ago in 2007 Boost Mobile
came out with a commercial, they kept says "Where you at?" - then someone would
reply "You know where I'm at" in reference to the GPS capability. Nextel uses
the term "mobile locator"
Benefits of having nextel phone with gps option:
You can locate your phone when it is lost. - this feature only works when
the phone itself is powered on.
Turn By Turn Directions the most common service used is Motorola's own
Viamoto service.
If you miss a turn, the direction will adjust themselves to help you find
your way.
Find local areas of interest such as movie theaters, restaurants, gas
stations.
Negatives of a having a cell phone with GPS option:
Police can track you down (may or may not apply to you)
Must get be in area of nextel coverage to use the Gps functions.
Older Nextel phone with gps option include:
i58
i58sr
i90 & i90c
i730
i560
i530
i760
i88
i305
i710
7520
Newer nextel phone with gps option include:
i670
i580
i860
i870
Blackberry 7100i
There may be other nextel phone with gps option please ask any seller this
question to verify it before making any purchase.
