Cingular helps the directionally challenged
Well, Cingular's just having a field day today. In addition to announcing the availability of the long-awaited HP iPaq hw6920, the cell phone carrier launched its first location-based service, called TeleNav GPS Navigator, for its business and government customers. The service costs $9.99 per month for unlimited use (or $5.99 per month for up to 10 trips) and provides text- and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and color maps so that you don't miss that important client meeting. In addition to the standard nav features, there are some extra handy tools, including a Biz Finder for searching local businesses, a Fuel Finder, and a Spot Marker so that you can find your car wherever you parked it. TeleNav GPS Navigator is available on the GPS-enabled HP iPaq hw6920, the HP iPaq hw6515, the Cingular 8125, and the Palm Treo 650. If you own the 8125 or the Treo, you will need a Bluetooth GPS receiver, however. And hey, Cingular is currently offering a free one-month trial, so why not take it out for a test-drive?
(Photo: TeleNav)
Bonnie Cha is a senior editor for CNET, covering smartphones and GPS. When she's not testing the latest gadgets, you can find her chasing after her crazy lab or surfing in the chilly waters of Northern California. E-mail Bonnie.
