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#1
acmilan18 - Posted 4:50 pm PDT 04/12/08 (17 Posts)
what is this?
#2
georgelu - Posted 4:55 pm PDT 04/12/08 (103 Posts)
GPS receiver - need to hook up to a computer before using it.
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showell - Posted 5:18 pm PDT 04/12/08 (356 Posts)
can I hook up with a digital frame?
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wulfe - Posted 5:44 pm PDT 04/12/08 (172 Posts)
This device connects to your laptop's USB port. Then it has a software you use that pretty much works like your regular auto GPS--minus the touchscreen unless you have one of those tablet PCs.
The receiver is so-so but the real downside to this is the software as I've heard they have a lot of problems with the accuracy of the maps. Also, there is no Text-To-Speech function.
#5
real_cheep - Posted 6:40 pm PDT 04/12/08 (740 Posts)
Last time I checked (a few years back) many airlines allowed the use of GPS devices. So, if you get a window seat, and don't mind looking like a tool, and you're willing to try to explain to the attendant what this is, and are willing to put it away if asked, you can stick this puppy to the window and have fun for hours identifying landmarks as they pass by 35,000 feet below.
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tritoch - Posted 9:10 pm PDT 04/12/08 (89 Posts)
what airline do you fly on #5, i think i'll avoid it.
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m0f0kid - Posted 9:33 pm PDT 04/12/08 (201 Posts)
If there was a text to speech option, can you modify it to say, "Hey dipsh!t, turn the fvck right dum@$$!!"
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groovielou - Posted 11:16 pm PDT 04/12/08 (709 Posts)
#5 = Moron
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iarelazie - Posted 12:14 am PDT 04/13/08 (34 Posts)
#5, you can have about 100x more fun doing the same thing with google earth.
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WaltW - Posted 6:39 am PDT 04/13/08 (654 Posts)
What is the saying -- A moron in a world of world of morons is not a moron? This site is living proof.
On a plane you can track your route, see air speed, altitude and direction. I bought the Europe maps and tracked my flight to Barcelona. A small percentage of flight attendants are anal/retentive and and may think you are planning to blow out the window with the GPS receiver. One attendant told me it was an illegal device, although I don't think she had a clue to what GPS is.
On a plane you can track your route, see air speed, altitude and direction. I bought the Europe maps and tracked my flight to Barcelona. A small percentage of flight attendants are anal/retentive and and may think you are planning to blow out the window with the GPS receiver. One attendant told me it was an illegal device, although I don't think she had a clue to what GPS is.
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m0f0kid - Posted 8:33 am PDT 04/13/08 (201 Posts)
how do you spell GPS?
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S_Klass - Posted 9:23 am PDT 04/13/08 (1088 Posts)
#3 No - you'd need processing power from an actual CPU, not just display capabilities.
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Anonymous - Posted 11:21 am PDT 04/13/08 (16777213 Posts)
I actually used to work for the company that supplies this GPS reciever for the S&T program (Pharos GPS) The reciever is very good and well structured, make sure to keep it out of the heat( even though they are temp. tested) and also put away when you done, don't leave it out (easy to snatch it up). This is also a good price, from Pharos, they would charge about 79.99--89.99 just for the reciever and USB cable...
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btc909 - Posted 7:08 pm PDT 04/13/08 (1107 Posts)
What does GPS stand for? Don't start & give me this well it means Global Positoning System crap. I'm not buying it. WHERE IS MY DAY WELFARE CHECK. OH YOU BETTER CALL SECURITY & GET MY CHECK. NOW!
#15
Anonymous - Posted 6:56 pm PDT 04/20/08 (16777213 Posts)
OK, well that is what GPS stands for smart guy. Do you use GPS devices??
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