Using GPS on any device is going to drain the battery quick. I've yet to own (or see promoted) a single GPS device that has a battery life over 90 minutes. You have a lot going on there, between radio readings, display updates and video back light. Not even dedicated GPS devices can do that on battery for more than an hour or two. In fact, I'd say with Mappero or Sygic you have an advantage in that you can turn the screen OFF and follow voice based instructions. Something most GPS devices don't let you do.

As for another device... Good luck finding one that can do all of that without draining the battery. Android is nice, but since it uses Google maps, you're limited to doing it in areas with a data signal.

I don't think the device you're looking for really exists, at least not as a single all-in-one hand held device. your best bet is to buy a spare battery or two, or an external rechargeable charger pack and just keep using your N900. That's the option I'd go with.

http://www.concept-phones.com/nokia/...ergent-device/


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Wrong thread, lad.

I have driven pretty much all day(about 5 hours constant freeway driving and another few hours with off and on gps for stops) with gps on with my e72 on one charge. Seriously. Of course the screen is only like two and a half inches