Interesting... Now, if you have OnStar, you will be able to get turn-by-turn directions thanks to a new partnership with MapQuest. What's really neat about this is that you can go to MapQuest on computer, get directions as you would normally do, then, instead of printing the directions, you send it to OnStar. When you get in your car, you press the Onstar button on your rearview mirror, and it will alert you that you've downloaded a new destination...
It then will ask you if you want to proceed to that direction.
In addition, as per other GPS units, it will redirect you if you should deviate from the course that MapQuest has selected. Sounds pretty neat.
Full story here at Autoblog.
Here's AutoObserver's take: GM’s OnStar, MapQuest Connect
In addition, as per other GPS units, it will redirect you if you should deviate from the course that MapQuest has selected. Sounds pretty neat.
Full story here at Autoblog.
Here's AutoObserver's take: GM’s OnStar, MapQuest Connect
ranger_lrs says:
09:03 AM, 04/26/07
This is a pretty cool concept, however, being a routine user of Mapquest, I have more often than not found their directions to be unreliable. Not that the Mapquest directions don't get you where you're going, because that they will do, but not before you burn an extra $2-$10 in gas taking unecessary turns and "long-cuts". I think I would much rather prefer and actual GPS system.
estreka says:
10:34 AM, 04/26/07
I like it. Though, as Ranger stated, MapQuest does mislead people.
So GM is partnered with MapQuest now?
bbechtel16 says:
08:08 AM, 04/27/07
I've had good luck with MapQuest. It's usually my first point of contact, so to speak. But on any long trip (out of state generally) I check MapQuest first, then MS Streets & Trips (I love the "Avoid Area" feature!) and sometimes even another source, and pick my favorite route.
ateixeira says:
10:47 AM, 04/27/07
I was a heavy MapQuest user until I bought a portable Gamin GPS.
There's no way I'd go back.
In fact I have "Maps" on my BlackBerry and it uses MapQuest directions. I'm so spoiled by my GPS that we are going to buy a 2nd portable unit. It's just not the same.
Having OnStar read out voice directions would help a little, and automatic re-routing is essential, but I still want to see a map, too.
GPS for me.