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??

Nope. The Garmin eTrex Legend is a handheld GPS device that will pinpoint your location when you're out trekking or just walking about. It doesn't track your whereabouts.
For that you need a GPS tracking device like the Trackstick or i-gotu GPS data logger.

2008-04-23 16:48:25 by cutiepie17881

Col. David Buckman, Air Force Space Command, talks about GPS, how it works, and modernization.

For example, I went on a job interview that was an hour away today and the directions the GPS gave me for the way there and the way home were completely different. Also, I have used my GPS to go to a friend's new house a few times, each time leaving from my house, and the GPS took me a different route every time. This doesn't make sense to me. I also feel like it takes me a very round-about way sometimes instead of sending me on the quickest way. Why is this?
It's a Garmin Nuvi.

Since we don't know the make/model of your GPS, we can't get into specifics.

GPS units may indeed compute different routes coming and going. The speed limits in opposing lanes or the number of stops or expected traffic may be different. There may be one lane roads. If you have a unit that includes traffic or time of day updates, that'll factor in, too.

2009-06-30 14:29:54 by ladylion215

Price: $319.99

Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S. and Canada)
Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, lane assist with junction view, fuel-saving ecoRoute
Includes travel tools such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency/measurement converters, calculator and more
Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
Sunlight-readable, 5-inch backlit TFT color touchscreen display with 480 x 272 WQVGA pixel resolution

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!

Try going on the Australian version of Amazon.com and search for the best selling units. Amazon has different sites for various countries. It is probably amazon.au

2008-06-17 01:51:05 by Linda M

Price: $249.99 $242.00

Park position recall - find your car where you left it.
Over 8 million points of interest and see branded icons on the map as you navigate.
Lifetime map and traffic updates
Lane assist with photoReal junction views.
Speed limit indicator - unit displays speed limits for most major roads.

I'm trying to decide whether to purchase the blackberry 8120 (which has wifi) or wait for the 8130 (GPS)?

What is the difference though? I am aware what wifi is but what exactly does GPS do?

Thanks alot.

wifi is wireless connection you can connect to wifi hotspots or other peoples computers some though reqire permission gps is global positioned sattelite which is for navigation and then there is gprs which is general radio packet data

2008-04-03 09:34:04 by Apple

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.

I think the main difference is the power source and the software that is loaded. Car systems will be set up to use 12VDC, and typically be hard-mounted into the car. Trekking (portable) models will be battery operated, so voltage would be anywhere from 3-9VDC. Since a person will have to carry it, the portable GPS will typically be smaller and lighter.

Regarding software, Car units will be more likely to have better information on roads, addresses, attractions etc while the hiking model will feature land features etc.

All the GPS units I have seen use as many satellites as possible. It needs at least 3 to pinpoint where you are, the more satellites it 'sees', the more accurate it will be.

You can you a car GPS for hiking, but you will need to bring a 12VDC power supply... and car batteries are pretty heavy ; )

A better application would be to get a portable model and use that in your car, however I don't think the hiking models typically give you turn by turn instructions.

Hope that helps.

2007-06-13 08:31:51 by FB