I am expecting delivery of a Ford Fiesta in Dec. Since it has the SYNC system I am looking at mating it with a mobile phone and/or a GPS system. I am reasonably tech savvy but not with cell phones or GPSs since I am a low to non user. Any advise would be appreciated as to buying a cell phone with built in GPS or a stand alone unit would be better. The least complicated solution works for me as opposed to a more sophisticated system for frequent use. I understand that the Htc? and Nokia phones have built in GPS but not sure how this applies to the SYNC system.

Thanks

Edited October 27, 201015 yr by scorpio1945

I have used both individual & combined systems and even after 7 years I still prefer my Garmin GPS especially in Thailand. I use it in the car and as I walk around Bangkok. My model IQue M4 is now outdated but current models are available from Gadget Trend www.gadgetrend.com in Bangkok.

I have used both individual & combined systems and even after 7 years I still prefer my Garmin GPS especially in Thailand. I use it in the car and as I walk around Bangkok. My model IQue M4 is now outdated but current models are available from Gadget Trend www.gadgetrend.com in Bangkok.

I too have used both types of system and dependant on frequency of use I would go with the stand alone system every time. I have a Garmin Nuvi and find it excellent for almost everything. I got mine in MBK 7000baht.

You can use phones etc for the odd occasion but I believe in the right tool for the right job and the Garmin does it for me with a larger display and clear audible directions if you want.

I assume you're getting a Fiesta from Ford Thailand, in which case a SYNC system is not offered. It comes with voice control and bluetooth (cool stuff) but it's not the same as SYNC.