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02-09-09 | 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CCrew

You'll find that Verizon's phone only works with VZ navigator. I assume that's why you're going with a bluetooth GPS versus using the one in the phone? Are you sure the 8830 supports the profile necessary for the external unit? I have a Verizon 8830 myself, and honestly I haven't tried, since VZ usually neuters their handsets profiles. More of a question into how much you've researched it.

I know with VZ Navigator you have to have access to EVDO data, so it can keep it's maps updated.

Not planning on the VZ Navigator. I have Google Maps app (but that needs the EVDO too) Supposedly I can put second party mapping programs on the chip and utilize that. The GPS unit is bluetooth and supposedly will work with google earth and other map programs. If it doesn't it goes back. I also know someone that is working to unlock the 8830

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