Mobile Solution: Google Maps

Your always on the go and Google can go with you to make your life a bit easier.

In my experience, looking up driving directions using the Palm Treo Web browser is a bit tedious. I’ve also tried to create and save MapQuest directions as a channel for Avantgo.

Google made getting directions a whole lot easier with it’s new Google Maps for mobile devices. It’s available for various models of the Treo, Blackberry and many more popular handsets. (Check out the compatible device list.) The install is under half MB and can be downloaded directly to your mobile device or installed during a sync with your desktop computer.

Once installed, you can get detailed directions and even real-time traffic for roughly 30 cities. You can zoom in and out of maps and view the locations as satellite images. Google also tries to enhance the experience with integrated search results (local business locations and contact information appear all in one place on your map).

It’s definitely useful and worth checking out, especially if you’ve been frustrated by other solutions. You can even view satellite images of your house as easily as if you were at your computer.

Download Google Maps: www.google.com/gmm

Compatible device list: www.google.com/gmm/devices.html

I hope you find it useful.
-Roland

Roland Reinhart is an interactive marketing professional and a Palm Treo fanatic. His observations can be found at Chaos365.com and AdMadMan.com.

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