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February 3rd, 2010, 09:05
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People sure do like getting something for nothing. Since Nokia made the big move to stop charging for its walk and drive navigation last week, 1.4 million of us have downloaded the Ovi Maps software (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/nokia-offering-free-turn-by-turn-navigation-on-smartphones-globa/) -- on average, that's a download a second since launch. The response has been so good that it's exceeded Nokia's expectations according to Anssi Vanjoki, Nokia Executive Vice President, with China, Italy, UK, Germany and Spain representing the top 5 downloaders. Hardly a surprise to see consumers responding so favorably to a free offering that makes a device you already have (your smartphone) even smarter even if it does make your dedicated satnav somewhat mostly redundant. Full press release after the break.Continue reading Ovi Maps downloaded 1.4 million times in first week since going free (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/ovi-maps-downloaded-1-4-million-times-in-first-week-since-going/)
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People sure do like getting something for nothing. Since Nokia made the big move to stop charging for its walk and drive navigation last week, 1.4 million of us have downloaded the Ovi Maps software (http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/21/nokia-offering-free-turn-by-turn-navigation-on-smartphones-globa/) -- on average, that's a download a second since launch. The response has been so good that it's exceeded Nokia's expectations according to Anssi Vanjoki, Nokia Executive Vice President, with China, Italy, UK, Germany and Spain representing the top 5 downloaders. Hardly a surprise to see consumers responding so favorably to a free offering that makes a device you already have (your smartphone) even smarter even if it does make your dedicated satnav somewhat mostly redundant. Full press release after the break.Continue reading Ovi Maps downloaded 1.4 million times in first week since going free (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/ovi-maps-downloaded-1-4-million-times-in-first-week-since-going/)
Ovi Maps downloaded 1.4 million times in first week since going free (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/ovi-maps-downloaded-1-4-million-times-in-first-week-since-going/) originally appeared on Engadget (http://www.engadget.com) on Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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