Do we still need GPS when we can use Smartphone?

[s10pao]

First is that I think GPS devices are better and faster in terms of getting your actual location. While some phones are better than others, most are still I feel not at par with dedicated GPS devices.

True.

Second is that most of the software available for Smartphones are paid applications. Some of these applications do have trial periods, but in the end you will have to pay for them.

Try mo ung OSMAND kung naka android phone ka. Free sya pero 16-times mo lang ata pwede ma-update ung map. Afterwards kailangan mo na bilhin ung full version for less than Php 200 for unlimited map updates. So kung meron kang latest Android smart phone sulit na sya.

Third is that the lack of a really good software available for Smartphones for navigation. Those that are available I feel are not as good in terms of user interface and friendliness as the Garmin software, and not as easy to update the map on your own.

True pero masasanay ka rin. Tapos marami pa kulang dun sa maps kung gusto mo mag-search offline ng mga "points of interest" tulad ng restaurants, shops, etc... Pero in terms of accuracy ng mga streets OK naman sya. Ongoing naman ung pag-update ng maps so eventually makukumpleto rin sya.