GPS functionality is already built in to mobile devices, like my new Blackberry Storm. I believe no matter where mobile devices go, for instance getting smaller like on the wrist, GPS technology will follow.
I've been a long time user of Destinator, I got it when I bought my Axim X5. I found it so useful that I bought a Toshiba e330 just for my car. I prefer having the additional Pocket PC functionality over just a self contained GPS unit. I just recently upgraded to an iPAQ 111 and was shocked to learn that I couldn't move my Destinator to it. I got the following message:
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You have migrated this license too many times. Please contact your distributor to migrate it.
I have gotten no where with their support department. I just get autoanswer e-mails.
Even so I find that I can not live without a GPS, so I've been trying to decide which one to purchase.
I love being able to put in a destination, driving somewhere I've never been to, and not worrying about finding it.
Everything will revolve around GPS and location services.
Think of how great the apps that can sense your location on the G1 and iPhone already are! You want a nearby restaurant? You got it. Much better than plain old Google Search.
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I think we are starting to see the future now. Almost all the new smartphones per say have a gps receiver built in and support for navigation. The user needs to either pay for the service or pick one of their own vendors. I think you will also see more people using data plans per month for maps as opposed to buying them on SD cards/CD as current and in the past. This makes sense for up to date mapping at your fingertips. I guess it makes sense to have everything all in one place. I do like the fact though that OCN can be used not just for Smartphones, but for us users using traditional non-connected PDA's. There are not a lot of companies doing this anymore.
I think that the future spells trouble for dedicated device manufacturers like Garmin. I think that eventually their consumer turn-by-turn devices will go away as location aware Smartphones become more and more sophisticated. I also think that the mapping will become a core part of the device itself (starting to see some of this in the iPhone and G1 where Google Maps is such an integral part). I believe we've only seen the tip of that iceberg.
it's the big brother scare! run for your lives! :D
although more phones are starting to come out with gps receivers, I don't think much will change in the near future. the screen's just too small. there needs to be more everyday applications.
For sure, the future of GPS is going to be in offering location based information. Most likely it will be common to link to some back-end database or something. This is going to require something like a cellular connection to constantly pull data, but that will end up being the norm.
GPS will become standard in the electronic assistant of the future, along with music, video, phone, video phoine, debit/credit card, house jeys etc. All in one with strong security chain and mega battery!
I believe in our future GPS is going to be so ubiquitous that we use it every day in our lives. I believe GPS is going to be something that we use to walk, talk and communicate as well as for directions. Our pictures will have it, our laptops, our cell phones, our cars and every other piece of technology we own.
I used to laugh at the idea of needing a GPS in my car to get where I'm going. Today, I can't imagine not having one. I use a bluetooth GPS receiver with my PPC and I think that this is the ideal setup. Using the POI database or google to find what I need where I am without having to fire up the PC or laptop is just too easy. I used to think that having an "All-in-one" device would be ideal but I talked myself out of it later when I realized that I need a phone and a PPC and often at the same time. I don't want to stop using my Nav software every time I get a phone call.
So long live OCN and standalone Navigation software!
Of course now I am benefitting of the advantage of having read all, or most of the previous posts. So, here is my two cents.
I think that our everyday life will be directed by adverts through the GPS. Phones will be equipped with a GPS receiver, and they will have a screen of reasonable size. The size of the iPhone (machine as well as screen) is, in my opinion, the largest one can comfortably handle in their hands, so not much increase there. But the resolution will be better allowing better view of maps and related info in a better quality. Mobile internet will be a much better experience.
Carriers will not charge their subscribers for GPS and location-related info, but will charge companies to feature in their database. You want to have Chinese? Your location is submitted by your GPS, and your database/application/carrier will direct you to the nearest Chinese restaurant - the one, which paid a hefty fee to your carrier to lead you to them.
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I wouldn't be without GPS software on my Axim but haven't tried the OnCourse product. I think that GPS software on mobile devices is a no-brainer and will continue to evolve. The biggest challenge is keeping updated as the maps are generally too far behind.
I think the future of GPS is in phones. There are numerous PNAs on the market. Some with video players, mp3 players, picture viewers, real time traffic, bluetooth, etc. How much more can the manufacturers stuff into the boxes? Unfortunately, it will become more expensive for users because of the data costs & carrier provided GPS charges.
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