Navigator really navigates (about Nokia 6110)

I recently gave up on my O2 Windows Mobile based device. To be sure, I am certain the problem had more to do with Windows Mobile than with the hardware. In the 11.5 months that I owned the device, I had to send it in for repair 3 times – twice for failing to even turn on. The folks at the service centre could not be specific about the problem except to say that they changed the mother board.
With the last servicing just a forthnight from the warranty’s end – I decided, to trade it in for a Nokia – a Navigator 6110.
I have had it for three weeks – and I have been wondering, why did I switch to a Windows based device in the first place? The phone I had before this was the 6680 – a first generation smartphone of the time.
One key difference – the S60 now is the latest version and is superfast! With the 6680, it took ages to for e.g. close the calendar app – but with the 6110 it is effortless.
The GPS is also surprisingly useful. Ok – I HAVE NEVER been able to get a position lock in doors. But whenever I am driving, I just get my general direction (e.g. which highway to take) and in about 5 mins or so, the phone will pipe “Your route has been calculated”.
But the amazing thing is that the GPS works in partnership with you. If you think you know better – you can choose to go straight even if the phone says ‘Turn left here” and it immediately recalculates the new route. In one or two occassions, the distance to destination drops. In most cases, my alternative route is still about the same distance (hey, many roads (of equal distance) lead to rome, no?).
The next common question my friends as if it tracks traffic conditions – the answer is no. So the most inaccurate feature is the ETA – it assumes zero traffic.
The one thing I miss a little by switching to this phone is the lack of wi-fi. But even when I had wi-fi in my other device, more often than not the connection is unstable.
On the whole – it has been a great phone!

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