N95 GPS?

Hi all,
I have the N95 phone, but can only very rarely ever get GPS signal on it, and even then, only in wide open countryside with no trees. Does the 8gb or N96 have an upgraded GPS antenne or at least better tracking capabilities? The N95 is all but useless when compared to my old €50 Garmin Legend handheld GPS, even though the map quality is much higher.
Thanks for any input.

It is important to understand that the GPS receiver in the N95 is low powered and located under the "#" key. To enhance reception you need to have the phone slide open and angled at 45 degrees with a view of the open sky.
I wouldn't say it is the best GPS receiver but it does work and has always worked for me. However, I also have an external bluetooth which I use with my N95. It is much more sensitive and quicker. I leave it in the car but use the built in receiver when I am walking.
The N96 performs pretty much the same as the N95 except that the GPS receiver antenna is now at the top back of the phone which means I can keep the phone in my shirt pocket. I still use it with the external Bluetooth GPS receiver when in the car.

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