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March 17th, 2010, 13:05
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Even as the rise of free navigation apps (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/smartphone-gps-shootout-google-ovi-and-verizon/) gives most paid competitors pause (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/garmin-and-tomtom-cling-to-profits-hope/) (if not killing them outright (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/12/vodafones-wayfinder-is-first-victim-of-free-smartphone-navigati/)), Navigon has managed to stay well ahead of the pack with a robust, oft-updated (http://www.engadget.com/tag/mobilenavigator/) smartphone solution, despite charging over $80 for the privilege. But now, even that last bit can change. For $30, Navigon's MyRegion gives you its premium MobileNavigator software at around one-third the price, with the simple caveat that you only get maps for one-third of the US (East, West or Central) to go with it. Should you drive out of your designated zone, Navigon will generously allow you to buy another chunk a la carte for $15; and all of Navigon's other (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/navigon-keeps-mobilenavigator-iphone-app-fresh-with-3d-terrain-v/) add-ons (http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/navigon-updates-us-iphone-navigation-app-live-traffic-updates-a/), including the new MyRoutes feature (customized route recommendations and alternate routes) are similarly available. It's not quite as delectable as gratis, but we have to admit a certain admiration for Navigon turning software investment into impulse buy. Oh, and speaking of impulsive: Navigon's offering MyRegion for the low, low price of $25 through April 12th.Navigon chops MobileNavigator into three regions, pick any one for $30 (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/17/navigon-chops-mobilenavigator-into-three-regions-pick-any-one-f/) originally appeared on Engadget (http://www.engadget.com) on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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Even as the rise of free navigation apps (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/smartphone-gps-shootout-google-ovi-and-verizon/) gives most paid competitors pause (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/25/garmin-and-tomtom-cling-to-profits-hope/) (if not killing them outright (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/12/vodafones-wayfinder-is-first-victim-of-free-smartphone-navigati/)), Navigon has managed to stay well ahead of the pack with a robust, oft-updated (http://www.engadget.com/tag/mobilenavigator/) smartphone solution, despite charging over $80 for the privilege. But now, even that last bit can change. For $30, Navigon's MyRegion gives you its premium MobileNavigator software at around one-third the price, with the simple caveat that you only get maps for one-third of the US (East, West or Central) to go with it. Should you drive out of your designated zone, Navigon will generously allow you to buy another chunk a la carte for $15; and all of Navigon's other (http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/09/navigon-keeps-mobilenavigator-iphone-app-fresh-with-3d-terrain-v/) add-ons (http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/09/navigon-updates-us-iphone-navigation-app-live-traffic-updates-a/), including the new MyRoutes feature (customized route recommendations and alternate routes) are similarly available. It's not quite as delectable as gratis, but we have to admit a certain admiration for Navigon turning software investment into impulse buy. Oh, and speaking of impulsive: Navigon's offering MyRegion for the low, low price of $25 through April 12th.Navigon chops MobileNavigator into three regions, pick any one for $30 (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/17/navigon-chops-mobilenavigator-into-three-regions-pick-any-one-f/) originally appeared on Engadget (http://www.engadget.com) on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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