35. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 34 , wherein the at least portion of the received information comprises a map image or map graphic of a geographic region, the map image or map graphic which is viewable on both a display of the portable electronic device and the display device of the host system; and wherein the at least portion of the received information further comprises directions to an organization or entity.
35. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 34 , wherein the at least portion of the received information comprises a map image or map graphic of a geographic region, the map image or map graphic which is viewable on both a display of the portable electronic device and the display device of the host system; and wherein the at least portion of the received information further comprises directions to an organization or entity. 36. The computerized information and display apparatus of claim 35 , wherein the portable electronic device and the host system are disposed within a land-mobile transport device simultaneously, the host system fixedly mounted therein, the host system further configured to utilize commands generated by the application software of the portable electronic device to cause access of a remote server via the wireless network interface to obtain desired information, the desired information in addition to the at least portion of the received information.