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Google Maps for the Blackberry 8820 Review

Google are often accused of dominating the web, of knowing what you browse and now they could know where you are! This may sound like a concept taken from George Orwell’s 1984 but having your GPS attached to Google maps could arguably make this so. But in reality, I hope, and practicality this will not be case.

Google Maps is in effect a great tool! Not only is it a map, it can direct you to your destination and even give you a satellite view.

I often use it to get from a to b. It is especially handy as you can search for an address on the fly. Bookmark favourite locations, that restaurant that you can never remember where it is!

Being lost is a thing of the past.

Summary

Positive

Google maps for the blackberry 8820 is useful, effective and free. It runs from streaming data (so remember to watch that data being used.) (Google recommends an unlimited data plan.) So no need to worry about storage space.

Negatives: like all software it can crash! So it is a good idea to have a backup solution. Whether it is your cars GPS or an old school A to Z!

Andy

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