GPS feature

The phone GPS seemed pretty good, but I am sure a standalone GPS might have better features like lane assist and turn by turn with street names that sort of thing.

But if you don't need those things The navigation app works pretty well.

 

It is not perfect, but pretty good. I suggest trying it out first before you buy the GPS unit. I think there are some better paid apps around, but if you are going to invest $, why not just get the real thing?

 

Stand alone GPS is better. I use both actually. IF I just need a location I pull up my phone if I need a direction I pull up Garmin. You can buy a decent GPS for $80-90 now days.

For your reference.

-Phone GPS + Maps drain battery in no time.

-Stand Alone GPS has a stand. Also even if you get a stand for Optimus M you are going to expose phone to sun way too much. Might damage your device.

-Stand alone GPS finds satellite much faster.

-Stand alone GPS has more user friendly UI.

 

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