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Re:Sorry Google; you can Keep it to yourself by ams6110 on Thursday March 21, 2013 @08:42AM (#5414602)
This kind of thing probably works well in major markets. Last time I used google naviation it took me to a vacant lot half a mile from where I wanted to go. Another time it took me on a convoluted route that included cutting through two private apartment parking lots for a destination that turned out to be literally around the corner and down the road from where I started. This is not uncommon in my part of the US (midwest). I don't use navigation anymore, I look at the maps and pick my own routes.
Re:Sorry Google; you can Keep it to yourself by yareally on Thursday March 21, 2013 @12:57PM (#5416714)
Just to follow up, I've only really used it in metropolitan areas/suburbs and on long trips where I knew the address ahead of time, so I can't comment on accuracy in rural areas or small towns. Guessing it's similar to your situation though if it's an area not as well traveled.