Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #152073 in Sports & Outdoors
• Brand: Allen Sports
• Model: GPS-710

Features

• Mobile WAAS-enabled GPS receiver for use with several models of cell phones
• Offers turn-by-turn directions, including visual guidance and voice commands
• Continually updates mapping and point-of-interest (POI) data via mobile network
• Power Search database with 20-million-plus POIs; includes AC and car chargers
• Intuitive menu system; universal phone/PDA holder with mounting hardware

Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy turn-by-turn driving directions--including visual guidance and voice commands--through your existing mobile phone with the Allen Sports Navigator mobile GPS receiver. In addition to offering all the benefits of an expensive standalone navigation system, the unit continually updates your mapping and point of interest (POI) data over your mobile network (so it's always up to date), and tracks anywhere in the world using Google Earth. The map coverage includes street-level maps of the U.S. and Canada, with additional maps available for purchase. The Power Search database, meanwhile, offers more than 20 million POIs, all available in a single search that includes the Yellow Pages, White Pages, Wcities, and Tele Atlas.

Thanks to the intuitive menu system, you can quickly and conveniently look up business or residential addresses and navigate your way there. Best of all, every one of these features is available through a device that you already carry wherever you go--your mobile phone. The Allen Sports Navigator bundle comes with a WAAS-enabled, SiRF III Bluetooth GPS Receiver, an AC and car charger, a universal phone/PDA holder with mounting hardware for cars and bicycles, and a software package.

Key Features:

• 2D and 3D Maps
• Map coverage includes street level maps of USA and Canada
• Map and Point of Interest (POI) data is delivered over your mobile network, so it's always up to date
• Nightmode for low light conditions
• Power Search database offers over 20 Million POI’s.
• Product includes lifetime license on Navigator software, so there are no recurring fees

This Sports Navigator GPS Device includes street-level maps of the U.S. and Canada.

Customer Reviews

Wouldn't work with my phone
This product seemed like a great thing to integrate with my phone. However, once I got it, I found out that it only worked with certain phones and mine wasn't one of them. Therefore, I cannot really provide a review of the functionality but just a note of caution to check compatibility before purchasing.

Relatively easy to set up and worked pretty well
I used this with my 8100 Blackberry Pearl. Happily, I didn't have to load any software as I'm not sure the small sized disc would have worked in my mac. It was not hard to set up (even) without reading the directions. It connects with Bluetooth and then turn on the GPS in Blackberry maps. It would then find my current location and give a purple line to follow if it was giving me directions. It did freeze up my phone a few times, but it would work again if I restarted it. It didn't ask me for a lic. number, which of course, I had. Since I have an iPhone with GPS now, I probably will only use this from time to time.

It's Just the GPS in my soul
First, a confession: I discovered after receiving the Wayfinder (which is apparently the full name of the system) that I couldn't use it on my phone so I shared it with a friend who could. This report, therefore, is hearsay to a certain extent. First the pluses: The system apparently worked on all the trips kaid out for it (about 1/2 a dozen prior to my debriefing) and, if it didn't always give the shortest route possible, at least it got you to your destination with a mnimum of fuss and bother. Moreover, since the system is linked to your phone, and not your vehicle, it can comfortably go where you go, be it on foot, public transportation, etc. Another plus is the absence of a large, obvious GPS monitor screen which recent reports indicate can be an all-too-obvious lure to those of a less moral bent than you or I. Which leads to the minuses: The lack of a criminal lure, also means the lack of a large enough screen to comfortably see the route which, showing on the phone screen, can require holding it in one hand while steering with the other, and with much greater distraction for the driver. It is much easier, and safer, to have a "partner" passenger (a role I played on two occasions) who can direct you. In short, although this might not have been its original major purpose, I think the system would be ideal for city folk who may do a lot of walking, biking, or public transport. Those of us who live in areas where automobiles are not only the main, but often only, transportation available, might want to stick to the large systems.