Nokia announced, that Ovi Maps with free walk and drive is now available for the Nokia E71 and the E66. I know, that has nothing to do with our beloved N900, but some times ago it was released for the N86 8MP after Ovi Maps Navigation has been available on a small range of devices such as Nokia E72, Nokia N97 mini, the 5800 and the X6 since January.

So I just wonder, where is the version for the N900? As Anssi Vanjoki promised in the end of January it will be available soon. But what means soon? We have Arpil now, and there is no free Navigation for the N900 in sight. Does Nokia have a deal with Sygic? They released their navigation software a few days ago, since 23rd of March, I think. All in all it is really not very expensive, the European maps are available for eur 59,99 in their Online Shop and the USA can be purchased for eur 49,99. Also a Canadian map is already being sold and other regions are “under construction”. But anyway, why should N900 owners pay for something, what Nokia is giving out for free. Only in the case, when we are able to compare both (or more) systems, we can form an opinion which one suites us better (subjective considered) and then “buy or not to buy” the one we´d like to.

I am really waiting to get Ovi Maps for my N900!

- sam | visit our Nokia N900 forum -