I'm sure many of you already know about Google Maps for S60, an alternative to Nokia Maps. I prefer Google Maps bigtime over Nokia Maps, but I guess it's personal preference.
If you haven't tried Google Maps then maybe you should give it a try. Make sure you have a data plan cuz this application uses all data, which I actually prefer. Nothing is taking up space on your memory card like Nokia Maps.
Google Maps uses GPS and your phones signal to get your location. Upon starting the application your location is found almost instaneously. Once found you have some great options. If your on the freeway, you can check the traffic by pressing 7. You'll see either red, yellow, or green. I'm sure you know what the colors stand for. Zooming in and out is a breeze by pressing the 1 and 3 key. You can scroll around the maps and then push 0 to get back to your current location.
The search feature is where I think Google Maps really excels over Nokia Maps. Since your using the most powerful search engine in the world, your going to get great results. Typing "gas station" gets you all the stations nearest to your location. Pick the one you and you you have tons of options. You can call directly from the application, go to website, get directions to and from the selection, and below that you are presented with the rest of the search results. You also have the option to "save to contacts" which is a huge plus for certain buszinesses or contacts that your always in touch with.
A few other features are also worth noting. Sometimes, for some reason, your in a building and your not getting a GPS lock. Google Maps can also find your location buy using your phones signal. It's an approximated location, usually within about 1200 meters. Still handy if your sitting at the DMV and decide your gonna try and find a place to eat. You don't need your exact location, but the general location would be perfect. Satellite views are also available. Of course sometimes I get some oddball results from Google, but overall I get what I'm looking for.
As for directions, you get step by step instructions. You go to the next step by pressing 6 and back by pressing 4. It doesn't update turn by turn. There is no option for voice guidance, but hopefully Google implements these features in the future.
To download Google Maps, go to http://www.google.com/ on your N82 and scroll down to where it says Gmail, Maps, & more. Click the Maps(download) link.
Will you be trying out Google Maps for the N82? If you already have it, whats your opinion vs. Nokia Maps?
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