Navigation on 8X and other wp8

[yaoye78]

I noticed that Microsoft lists this as one of windows phone 8's features:

"Download high-quality country and region maps that you can use offline, find walking or driving directions, and keep a list of your favorite places."

Features | Windows Phone Features (United States)

What's the difference between this Map and Nokia Drive? Will HTC 8X come with offline navigation?

 

[lazerblu]

Would be interested to find out too?

A good onbord navigation app is a must, and since an unlocked 920 isn't available in the UK, I'm faced with the choice of the 8X or an Android device.

 

[Xplode22]

Paul Thurrott answers all your questions here: http://www.winsupersite.com/article/windows-phone-8/windows-phone-8-tip-download-maps-offline-144726

 

[lazerblu]

No Nokia Drive turn by turn navigation, or equivalent.

Dissapointing

 

[berty6294]

I don't have wp8 yet but is the maps experience similar to wp7? Cause that's all I need

 

[hailst0rm]

This is killing me at the moment. Luckily not had to go anywhere unfamiliar this week.

 

[nicooke]

Pretty sure Nokia Drive WILL come out of its exclusivity eventually, but not until Nokia have sold a decent amount of Lumia's. Hold tight I'm sure there will be a way to get the xap on there in the not too distant future.