A partnership between Nextel Communications and Trimble Outdoors ( makers of GPS software ) will allow consumers to have a GPS – global positioning system – built right into their cell phones.  Although the technology has a steep learning curve, it should become more  user friendly as time goes on.

Now, whether you are on a main road or off the beaten path, you will be able to find your exact location, using a GPS enabled cell phone.  You can read more about this technology at GPS: Mapping by cellphone by Tricia Duryee @ The Seattle Times, published by northjersey.com .