2 questions about ATT Tilt (8925)

[memee4eva]

I am currently an ATT customer, I am thinking about getting ATT Tilt (8925) but:

1. If I want to use the GPS on the phone, do I have to purchase a plan for GPS? I mean I have my own software that I bought and I am thinking about installing that software on the Tilt, can I use that software without purchasing any plan for GPS from ATT? so basically what's required for me to have so I can use the GPS? once again ( I have my own software, I am NOT going to use TelNav )

2. Why is the Tilt cheaper than 8525?

[SeniorNoob]

I just purchase the Tilt, and I Have to pay 9.99 a month for the telavev GPS service. $39.99 for the unlimited data plan, and $ 59.99 for 900 minutes, free nights & weekends, and rollover minutes on any att service. ( ie. Cell phone, home phone, etc. ):D I now have one Bill from At&t for Home phone, Mobile phone, and DSL service. I haven't recieve my first bill yet with everything on it because I just got the tilt today on Oct. 5, 2007.

[cortez.i]

the other alternative is to install TomTom (or another Pocket PC GPS application) and you won't have to pay to use ATT's Telnav service. i'm using TomTom 6.0 and it works great.

[Slade8525]

the Tilt is the replacement for the 8525 and is superior in every way; WM6, 3.0MP cam, 128/256 RAM/ROM, Micro SDHC (supports cards over 2GB), tilt function, included GPS. Go with the 8925; i had bought the 8525 for the WiFi primarily (unlimited data plan FTW) and as soon as i found out the Tilt/8925/TyTN II/Kaiser was coming out (a little over a month later) i was kinda ticked. Earlier today i walked into an AT&T store and by chance they had one, so i bought it, and couldnt be happier. I have no clue why the Tilt is cheaper than the 8525 considering the 8525 was $445.99 two months ago with no plan compared to $499.99 with no plan for the Tilt (literally) today.

To answer your question regarding GPS, no, you do not have to subscribe to TeleNav; there are several programs that work on it just fine; check out Garmin's Mobile XT for $99 bucks (Micro SD format) or Google maps is free and supports GPS. TomTom Navigator 6 also (supposedly) works.

I have a Pioneer AVIC D3 DVD/Navigation system in my car so im not worried about navigation on my phone, but my girlfriend drives all over so its likely she'll end up using it on my phone at some point or another; its a fantastic feature that you dont really have to pay for.

[jomo25]

To clarify:

To use the GPS capabilities of the 8925, you DO NOT need to pay any extra money to AT&T other than your normal data plan. You can use the GPS capability with any program that takes advantage of it. Google Maps, MS Live Search, are examples that provide GPS tracking features as part of their free programs. Or you can buy a Nav program like TomTom or Route66. Those will cost you more, provide more Nav system like functions, but DO NOT require any extra subscription to AT&T.

However, it you want to use the TeleNav service that they are selling for the 8925, then yes, you do need to subscribe and pay a monthly fee.

[isdereks]

In order to use Google Maps + GPS support, won't he need to initiate a GPS sat lock with some other type of software?

[Palmore]

I've tried using both Google maps and Windows Live Search on my AT&T Tilt with no luck, "Unable to locate GPS" or "No GPS device found"
I haven't installed TomTom yet, but this will be my next step...

I've updated my QuickGPS data and no go still

What is the default com port the GPS sits on? (For you Tilt owners)

I got my Tilt 10.5.7, the USA release date

[rzanology]

I've tried using both Google maps and Windows Live Search on my AT&T Tilt with no luck, "Unable to locate GPS" or "No GPS device found"
I haven't installed TomTom yet, but this will be my next step...

I've updated my QuickGPS data and no go still

What is the default com port the GPS sits on? (For you Tilt owners)

I got my Tilt 10.5.7, the USA release date

its set to port 4

[URPREY]

In order to use Google Maps + GPS support, won't he need to initiate a GPS sat lock with some other type of software?

It works fine by itself, and the GPS is so well integrated you don't have to do anything to turn it on or off.

[VpR929]

By way of a reply:

1. No, no plan is necessary for GPS. You can use the GPS (on COM port 4) for anything you like. If you want advanced functionaliy, such as turn-by-turn directions, then you'lll either have to pay for Telenav, or purchase stand-alone software to get the job done.

2. My guess, (and that's all it is) is that the 8525 promotion hasn't "caught up" with the Tilt promotion yet. Give it a couple of weeks at most and the 8525 should be less expensive than the Tilt.

[l3it3r]

I walked into an ATT store today and asked to see one. I touched it. Bad idea.. now I have to sell my 8525 and get one!!

[ilordvader]

Is there any freeware for Telenav on the Tilt
than paying $10 per month
like we did on the Mobi Tv & Xm Radio

[cushcalc]

I've tried using both Google maps and Windows Live Search on my AT&T Tilt with no luck, "Unable to locate GPS" or "No GPS device found"
I haven't installed TomTom yet, but this will be my next step...

I've updated my QuickGPS data and no go still

What is the default com port the GPS sits on? (For you Tilt owners)

I got my Tilt 10.5.7, the USA release date

Com 4, 9600 baud rate.

Get GPSTest (http://chartcross.co.uk/), (free), it will find and initialize your internal GPS, quickly. Then start up your iGuidance or TomTom or whatever software you prefer.