No Data Plan - What Works?

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With so many of the feature sets of phones geared to data plans, I'm a little concerned about how the HD2 will deal with features for someone like me who doesn't have a data plan because I'm out of data range 85% of the time. In looking at the manual, these items come to mind:

1. Update Weather Info Using Wi-Fi or ActiveSync Connection?
2. Using Footprints with GPS; No Data Connection?
3. Update Stocks Using Wi-Fi or ActiveSync Connection?
4. Navigation Using GPS Only; No Data Connection? Can Google maps be downloaded and used when no data connection is available?

I currently use a TyTN II that came with TomTom for navigation. Would my current version work on the HD2? If not, is there a software package for navigation that will work with the HD2?

Thanks in advance.

-Bob-

Originally Posted by rebecker

someone like me who doesn't have a data plan because I'm out of data range 85% of the time.

I don't get it - I have never encountered a situation where I would have voice service but no data - is it even possible?

Anyway, your #1 and #3 will work fine, don't know about Footprints - never used that, and Google Maps have cache, but you need to download the maps around your location at least once. Then if you want to zoom in/out or move away from the predownloaded area you'll need a data connection.

TomTom should work just fine - why wouldn't it?

Originally Posted by vangrieg

I don't get it - I have never encountered a situation where I would have voice service but no data - is it even possible?

Anyway, your #1 and #3 will work fine, don't know about Footprints - never used that, and Google Maps have cache, but you need to download the maps around your location at least once. Then if you want to zoom in/out or move away from the predownloaded area you'll need a data connection.

TomTom should work just fine - why wouldn't it?

I don't have a data plan because I'm outside the US 85% of the time. Too cheap to pay for a 'plan' when I'm in the US. Use a pay-as-you-go plan. No data available as far as I know. Has that changed??

Thanks for your reply.

-Bob-

Originally Posted by vangrieg

TomTom should work just fine - why wouldn't it?

Screen resolution, maybe??

Originally Posted by rebecker

I don't have a data plan because I'm outside the US 85% of the time. Too cheap to pay for a 'plan' when I'm in the US. Use a pay-as-you-go plan. No data available as far as I know. Has that changed??

Ah, OK, I thought by "range" you meant "coverage". Haven't been in the US for 5 years, so don't know whether they have data service for prepaid packages. I'm sure somebody offered that when I was there, but I may be mistaken, can't be an expert on this issue for sure!

Originally Posted by rebecker

Screen resolution, maybe??

HD2 has the same resolution as HD, so you will be fine I'm sure.