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June 11, 2007 10:22 AM PDT

Earthcomber: Your smart phone marks the spot

by Jessica Dolcourt
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Earthcomber (Credit: CNET Networks)

I do not take directions lightly, primarily because if I did, I'd never get anywhere. For the woefully orientation-challenged (and easily frustrated) like me, legible maps and accurate instructions are crucial. Even more so is being able to access them from a PDA or smart phone when you're lost.

Thankfully, there's a proliferation of reliable mapping and GPS-locating software for mobile handsets, but today I'll focus on one that contains both downloadable and Web-based (WAP) components.

Earthcomber
Pros: Broad cross-platform support; numerous map services
Cons: US content only; content partnerships somewhat limiting; possible carrier fee
Download: Windows Mobile or Palm
WAP address for BlackBerrys and smart phones: http://mobile.earthcomber.com... Read More

Originally posted at The Download Blog
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