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gps.......? i have a extra gps tracking devise. it says legent and garmin on it. it locates way points and stuff like that. i was wondering if you could put it on someones car and track were they're going without you there and without them knowing. can anyone give me specific instructions on how to do this??

Car GPS in Australia, any recommendations on a good one with text to speech facility? I want to spend up to around $400.00, on a GPS, I don't need bluetooth / cameras and all of that fancy stuff, but would like the new text to speech (road names) in it. I have heard Navman has really bad customer service - so want to stay away from that, Tom Tom is looking good so far - any recommendations would be greatly appreciated as I am getting a bit lost in the large range available!

What is the difference between CAR and trecking GPS? Hello; I really would like to understand the difference between Car GPS and Trecking GPS. Are they similar? I mean here from the point of syncing with satellites. I saw some trecking GPS that sync with 12 ( 12 channels). Does that mean that they are more sensitive than Car GPS? Is it possible to use car GPS for trecking :-) Or are there GPS that can be used for both applications at the same time, and may be also for sailing, let's say :-) If they are identical hardware-wise, does that mean one can use maps files for cars on a trecking GPS, or vice-versa? Thank you in advance.

What kind of GPS system is the most accurate and easy to use? I am planning a road trip and I am horrible w/ directions. I am considering buying a GPS system for my car since we are driving from Wisconsin to New York City. Any suggestions?

What handheld GPS do you use when riding in heavily wooded areas? I trail ride in heavily wooded areas. I would like to start doing some riding off the beaten path. I am interested to know what handheld GPS units some of you use. Which GPS gets the best reception under heavy tree cover? What about value for the money?

How do you use the GPS in Flight Simulator X? How do u use the GPS on the Airbus A321 and Boeing 737 on Flight Simulator X? thanks!

Can you recommend an inexpensive GPS system that could be used for both geocaching and navigation? Please note if any additional upgrades have to be bought to add navigation. I could most likely get by with little detail at the city level. I would just like to know how far it is between towns when driving, etc. Also would like to try a little geocaching. A GPS unit for me is a luxury, so I don't want to blow a lot of money on it. Thank you.

Can you fly a direct GPS route on international flights? For example, can you legally fly a direct gps route from Guadeloupe to Opa Locka, FL? Or would you have to stick to airways? What are all the current reasons why our General Aviation system still uses airways? I've actually flown as co-pilot into Opa Locka International from Jamaica before, but it was an IFR flight. There were customs and immigrations officers there.

how can i disable the gps inantena in my car work without cuting it? in my car work there is a gps.. now can i disable it like it will have poor conection?

Is there a way to track gps navigations already in a vehicle versus buying a separate gps tracking device? They sell gps tracking devices for hundreds of dollars, but isn't there a way to just track the current gps navigation that is used in a car? Why have 2 devices if you can use the current one. Don't both use satelite to get locations etc?

How much do you have to invest in a GPS after intial purchase? I want to buy a GPS and the intial cost isn't a problem for me. But are there a lot of "upkeep costs" like buying updates and maps and such. Is there a GPS out there that is a one-time cost deal with free upgrades?

What handsets have gps on apart from the nokia n95? My son wants a handset with gps, I've been mulling over the n95 but it doesn't have too good reviews, the 8gb version sounds better, but its just too expensive. What about the n73 could we ad gps to it? Or does anyone have any other handset (sim free) suggestions?

Have you tried bringing a Car GPS aboard a plane while it is on during the whole trip? What did you see from the GPS Screen? I know it is prohibited but I think someone may have actually have done it.

How long does it take for a GPS to receive a signal in different weather conditions? How long would does it take for a GPS receiver to tell you where you are in weather conditons like snowy/cold, humid/hot, warm and sunny with little wind, and windy?

What is the best GPS System that allows multiple stops & route optimization? I am looking to purchase a good GPS unit for my car. I would like a unit that will have audio directions, can allow to input multiple stops & can optimize a route with those stops. Currenlty, Microsoft Streets & Trips works works well although using a laptop in the car is not exactly safe. I have read a few reviews for some GPS systems, but many reviews conflict each other. Any suggestions?

What is the cheepsest way to achive GPS? Get an actual GPS unit like Garmin or Magellen? Get a second hand laptop or portable PC and buy a gps module and software? Please let me know what is the cheepest device and or the cheepest combination of devices to get a functional GPS device.

What is the difference between a GPS system and a digi-walker? Is there a GPS system that I can put in my car but that also can be taken out and used when walking in an unfamiliar area or do they all do this? Is a digi-walker different from a GPS system? Is there a product that can serve both functions?

Is a airframe log entry required for replacing a GPS data card? It is my second time replacing the data card in my GPS and i just want to make sure that the FAA will not screw me over something like this. Is there a log entry required?

Is there a GPS device that tells you where there are evacuation routes and emergency shelters? I was wondering if anyone knows of any GPS devices that can tell you in real-time during emergencies and/or disasters where the safe evacuation routes and emergency shelters are located? Thanks!

How can Iocate a satellite with my GPS device? Hi everyone, I have a trouble receiving a satellite connection to my GPS. I installed the software into my new GPS device(Garmin Streetpilot i3) but my location is a factory installed location.It has not changed a bit. What have I done worng? Or, what would you suggest me to do to fix this problem? Appreciate your help.

What is a low cost hand held GPS device where you can enter a street address and it gives you directions there I am looking for a mobile handheld gps device that has the capability to enter or type in an address of a residence or street address and then it takes me street by street to that address. Please help me by giving me the name of the gps device so I can look at it. Thanks.

how best does a gps could help in a traffic jam ? My gps such a moron, it can't detect wether the road is oneway or bothway.

Thinking about buying a GPS navigation system. Can I write it off on my taxes? I work as a college admission counselor, and travel to community colleges twice a week. I would like to get a GPS navigation system, as I've discovered that I lack an inner compass and frequently get lost (my atlas has been helpful, but it is dangerous to consult it while driving). I would think that 90% or more of my usuage of this product would be business related, but I don't know if I would be able to write this off since I'm not self-employed. Any thoughts?

What is the cheapest gps unit that i can use for geocaching? i dont want to spend over $100 on a gps unit and i've seen some at wal-mart within my price range will those work for geocaching?

What is the best GPS Navigation system I can buy for my vehicle with 500 dollars? My job has issused me a $500 dollar voucher to buy the best GPS I can find, any suggestions?

How can I upload GPS locations from my laptop to a website automatically at set intervals? I have a USB GPS receiver on my laptop with Sprint cellular mobile broadband.

What is the best GPS unit for use in Canada? I'm not looking for fancy stuff like bluetooth or mp3 etc. I just want the most functional route planning GPS with the best maps of Canada. I would like it to be Mac compatible, offer re-routing and multiple destination planning, be able to save routes, spoken street names, and no extra stuff to buy (ie: traffic unit). Any advice would be welcome - thanks!

Can a regular gps handheld unit be used to map a golf course? i was considering buying a sky caddie gps, but i was wondering if you can use a regular gps to map a golf course on your own. i've never used a gps so i really don't know anything about them.

How can I download GPS map to my SD card? I want to download route 66 or Tomtom? I purchased and installed a Double Din Car DVD Player GPS Navigation TV in my car and also purchased the SD card but I don't know how to download or where I can buy the software to download maps to the card. Help!

What is the best GPS for car use in the US? I'm planning to do a road trip across the US and plan to buy a top-of-the-line GPS unit. I would like something with touch screen, speech capabilities, traffic information, MP3 and bluetooth capability, etc. I will primarily use this for my car but I do have a motorcycle too. But I'd rather have a better car GPS than one that is car+motorcycle friendly if I had to choose between the two. Two models I am looking at are the Garmin StreetPilot 2820 and the Garmin Zumo 550. I'm leaning toward the Zumo 550 as it seems to be better than the StreetPilot 2820 in almost every way. Can anyone out there shed some light on why I would opt for the StreetPilot 2820 instead of the Zumo 550 or why I should go with a different brand/model? I'm a first-time car GPS buyer and have seen neither Garmin product in person. (All of the stores around here carry only the lower end models.) Thanks!

How is gps activated on N95, do i have to contact operator or what , how to do it in India, Mumbai? I know that the new Nokia N95 has built in GPS. But how to use it. How to activate GPS, whome to contact. I am from Mumbai, India, anyone knows the procedure here.

What equipment is needed to be installed in order to be approved for a GPS approach? The only thing that I know for sure is that your FMS must be approved for GPS approaches. I thought that you also need some kind of annunciator in the cockpit telling you that the GPS has gone into the more precise approach mode. I fly a Lear 55C with dual UNS 1-Ds.

What company make the best GPS systems for a good price? And what model of it do u like the best? I have heard Garmin makes really nice GPS systems but some say tom tom isnt bad however others say Sony is the best. Which are the best?

How can i tell what GPS tomtom one model I have? I bought a used GPS tomtom one from my friend but i am not sure how to tell if it is a 3rd generation, second generation, or any other type? Is there a way to tell because the under side just says one.

How can I use the GPS on my blackjack II without a data plan ? I downloaded and installed both Google maps, and the Modaco hack. Turned on comm 4 and was able to use the GPS for about 20 minutes. Now everytime I try to serach for sattelites, it tells me that I need a data plan. Why did it work for me at first, and not now ? Can I use it without a data plan ?

I need to charge my gps device while driving but my car does not have a cigarette lighter help? My vehicle does not have a cigarette lighter outlet to plug into, and I need to charge a gps tom tom while I am on the road what do I do? Sure I could always charge from my usb port but the battery will eventually wear out and I take long road trips. Anyone have a solution if so much appreciated?

What is the best portable GPS device on the market? I just want to get a portable GPS for my car, and I'd like to know what the best one available is. I don't like buying shoddy merchandise!

How can I improve my GPS signal reception? I have a Garmin GPS. I live in a city with tall buildings and I park in a parking deck. It takes forever for my GPS to start receiving a signal. How can I improve the initial reception of the GPS signal under my circumstances?

can someone explain to me how to use this older GPS? i learned to fly in planes that had no GPS but i just got signed off in a 172. there is an older style bendix king GPS and some of the buttons are: direct to, curser, nearest. but i really dont know how to work it that well, can someone explain to me how to work it?

How do you program a gps transmitter to send coordinates in real time to someone a few kilometers away? Am trying to do a project, real time tracking of athletes using GPS, but i have a problem with the communication part between the transmitter and the receiver. Was told GSM can be used but i dont know how, Any other method???? and how do they work. Websites will be greatly appreciated.

Is it possible to use GPS instead of VOR/DME? Isn't the GPS much more efficient and accurate?! Do you think it will replace VOR/DME someday?

Is there a software you can get to access the GPS reciever data that is used with TeleNav? ATT's new phones have GPS support designed to interact with the proprietary TeleNav Navigator software. This software comes with a 9.99/month pricetag for it's up-to-the-minute information on the fly. I want to know if there's shelf GPS software that can read the Long/Lat and use built-in POS and map software.

What is a good SIM phone with GPS capability and how does it work? I am currently with Cingular/AT&T and I would like to buy a new unlocked phone that has GPS or some type of google maps application. I actually have two questions about this: First, what is a good compatible phone? Second, how exactly does the application work when it is on your cell phone? Do I need a data plan? Or is it just an application that I can use for free? Thanks in advance!

Can a company use a gps system on a company vehicle without the driver knowing? Company decided to give a vehicle (not really necessary to begin with) and when asked if they were tracking via gps system they said no. Is there laws or rules for using a gps system without knowledge? in PA.

What type of GPS should I get for my husband? I want to buy a GPS system for my husband for his birthday. We are stationed in Germany and will be here for another year before (hopefully) going back to the United States. What would be a good GPS system that we can use here and bring it back to the states with us without too much of a hassle?

I would like to make a gps based location tracker system.Would it work in India? Hi' I am going to make an avr based tracker system whose location will be displayed on my gps mobile(n 82).But only a few cities here have GPS navigation facility.Is the system viable in my city which doesnt have GPS facility?Which types of other location trackers can I make?

Is there an Aviation GPS system for laptop computers? I have found many automotive GPS systems for laptops, and have found aviation GPS systems for PDAs, but none for laptops so far. I was wondering if such a thing exists.... something I could use in conjunction with Chart Case Electronic Flight Bag, or one of the other EFBs.

Does the Tomtom One 3rd edition GPS recalculate the directions if you miss a turn or skip a street? The Tomtom ONE 3rd edition is quite inexpensive. I wanted to know if it auto recalculates the directions if you miss a turn or skip a street. It is unfortunate the it doesn't have text-to-speech. Is there another GPS that is better?

How can I get my small business on the gps? We own a small business. Recently we bought a Intellinav GPS. We are not listed on there. Who do we contact to get on the gps?

How to get different voices on the GPS? I have just purchased a Garmin nuvi 200 gps. I am wondering how to get different voices on it. I have went to the garmin website and I can not find where to do this. Any help would be great.

What is the best place to buy a GPS Unit? I want a GPS for my car. What is the best model/brand? Where is the best place to buy it? Why is it best?

Is it possible to buy the GPS units that are in a cell phone? Can I buy the portion of the cell phone that actually has the GPS technology. I wanted to find out how small the actual piece is, and if they can sell the piece on it's own.

Where can I find a refurbished Nokia N95? Also does the gps in it work independently of a carrier? I love the Nokia N95 but dont want to spend $700. I dont mind buying it refurbished but cant seem to find any stores online. Can someone please help. Also, I know it has a built in gps, but can it work independently from my carrier? I dont want to have to pay for gps services. Thanks.

Does it cost a monthly fee for auto gps systems? I am considering geting an auto gps system and was wondering if there is a monthly cost, and how accurate they are on giving directions?

Does a GPS system have a monthly fee or is it just a one time fee? Those GPS systems that tell you when to turn and stuff, do you just pay the couple hundred for the system and that's it, or do you have to pay money per month for the satellite service? If you do, how much is it? Thanks!

What kind of GPS should I get for my car? I want to have part time job delivering pizza. I dont know area to good. Want a gps that I can type in a address and it will take me there.

Does the TomTom GPS navigation 1 3rd edition have a charger for the car? What is the DC adapter, is that a charger that you can plug into the lighter? I want to purchase this gps, but it only says 2 hours of battery life.