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Wished you could search through messages, calendar event details, contacts and other files in your mobile phone? Well, the Nokia N95 has native search function to let you do just that. What’s more, with Yahoo! search built in, your search queries will always be answered. And with built-in GPS and maps of over 150 cities, the Nokia N95 is also your little trusty guide to bring you places.

I managed to a GPS connection with ease. It did an amazing job of pinpointing where I was and with that, it helped me to locate a nice restaurant for dinner. This feature is certainly useful for frequent travelers.

From: Sharon Wong
Asia Maps function allowed me to see where I was in Singapore when I was using it. The N95 is a great GPS device.

From: Peony Liang
On top of all that, Nokia has also packed a GPS module into the N95, along with maps. With it, you get color maps, route planning and a healthy point-of-interest database. There’s also a trip computer that shows you information such as the total distance traveled, time, average speed, and so forth. The N95’s GPS performance was satisfactory, although it took quite a while for the unit to get a satellite fix. Once connected though, it did a good job of tracking our position and gave accurate route calculations.

From: Joyce Chan
I found that the built-in GPS was not really on par with the bequivalent in my HP iPAQ. It needed a while to get a GPS fix and for me to get used to the navigation system along with its bundled maps.

From: Christine Tan
Being a mobile person who’s always out on the road, the built-in GPS function has proven to be of great help to drivers like me who has very poor directional sense. In the past, before I travel from point A to B, I’d have to burrow through the street directory and memorize all the major street names before I can start my journey. Now, with the accurate live data provided via GPS, I have easy access to the required information & I am able to plan my route beforehand. This way, driving is safer & more enjoyable. Although the GPS needed an average of 5 minutes to be established, it was no doubt handy to people like me.

From: Adrian Koo
One of the main features of the N95 is the GPS receiver. The software Asia Maps by NAVFone Pro provides a very intuitive navigation guide though there’s a bit of learning to be done before you can really get started. Once you get the hang of it it can be really addictive. The voice guide is clear and sentences are kept really short for easy listening. There’s even a very neat information provided to warn drivers of speed cameras along the route traveled.

From: Lim Chuwei
The GPS really came in handy when I was in Taipei. During my stay in Taipei, I had to travel from one hotel to the next but I didn’t know how to go there. Even after I got onto a taxi, I knew that the driver could only get me to the street but not the exact address where I needed to be. So I took out the N95 to locate my destination as well as to guide the driver along. With the help of the N95, I reached my destination without having to getting lost. It sure felt good to have a GPS in hand.

From: Chan Wee Heng
I popped in the 1GB Micro SD that was included and all the applications immediately started install automatically. I was eager to try out the GPS function as this is the first phone with GPS hardware build-in. After selecting the Singapore map, I was able to search any street of building names and zoom right into the map. Driving around my neighborhood, the GPS signals start to lock on after leaving my car park. Voice navigation was clear and timely. This would surely come in handy during those trips to unfamiliar locations.

From: John Tan
GPS is useful but takes a few minutes to start up. Once started, it is hassle free and can be used to locate places accurately. The wait however, was not very pleasant when I was in a hurry to get to new locations. Improving upon the startup time would be appreciated.

From: Ng Hwee Kiat
The GPS and the bundled maps are useful. I have tested on the Singapore map and found it quite accurate reflected my location on the map while traveling. The map is very useful. It takes 3 ~ 5 minutes to get connected to the GPS system in some location. Although the voice guide is slightly too late, it is useful for me as a rough guideline to a new location.

From: Lee Ee Leng
The integrated GPS worked right out of the box without a glitch. I took the time to read through the manual and getting a signal lock within minutes was usually the most that I would have to wait.

From: Peacey Loi
The GPS is also really attractive and powerful. Maps are updated and directions flawless. My gripe, however, is that it takes a fair bit of time to get a strong GPS satellite signal, Turning instructions could also be more prompt; it should warn me about 200m before junctions to give me ample time to filter accordingly.

From: Jonathan Seow
I had the chance to test the built-in GPS. Although the GPS does take at least 5 minutes to pinpoint my location, it is nonetheless easy to use and rather accurate. This user-friendliness extends to the bundled maps application software which works great, just like a Street Directory. The software also comes with an additional function of using GSM to pinpoint the user’s location. I found this feature much more responsive compared to using the GPS. Locating oneself via GSM is almost instantaneous and shows up quickly on the map.

From: Liu Guoyi