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Are Nokia having a larf?

3 replies · 1,863 views · Started 20 February 2008

Ho..ho. Just looked at the price of 3 year licence with Nokia maps and it's �90!!!!!

Are they taking the pi*s. Three months ago it was �50 so nearly doubled in price. I know they spent a few billion on Navteq but come on 2x the price?

For a few pounds more you can buy a dedicated GPS unit so why bother with Nokia Maps. Do they think we're stupid?

Not only that, there are symbian versions of some of the best sat nav's for around �60/�70 so where the hell has Nokia 's pricing plan come from. Are they crudely trying to recoup their outlay on Navteq? If so, count me out.

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Its a bit dificult comparing it to conventional satnav, as once subscribed you get freemap updates, which with other satnavs you have to pay for.

However, I do agree that its far too much. Especially considering the extras you have to pay for, traffic and city guides. Garmin for example, offers traffic data for free.

If I was a very occasional sav nav user, Id use maps where I can buy a day, or week. But as I use it often, Id prefer using something like Garmin or Navigon due to cost.