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Pet GPS locator equipment - which is the best please ? Today I saw the excellent thriller Firewall starring Harrison Ford. At one part in the movie there is a section which mentions GPS pet locator technology. The website in the film seems to be ficticious but after consulting the net the availabilty of such equpment seems to be all to real. However from what I have seen on the net the collars are very big and bulky. can anyone point me in the right direction to the smallest collars for pets, especially a GPS locator collar that would be suitable for cats. Actually, what I'm really looking for is something similar to the subdermal identity tags that you can get from any reputable vet for about £30 but taken one step further and instead/also incorporating a GPS receiver, thereby doing away with the need for a collar altogether - has the technology got this far yet or is there a line-of-sight issue with it being possible to have a subdermal GPS locator ? On either collar/subdermal GPS locator who would be the best manufacturer ?
GPS Navigations Systems? Ok I need some help. I want to get a GPS Navigation system put into my car.I really want to get a GPS put into my car. But I've been debating on which one is the best....In Dash?....Portable?....Laptop? Right now I have the Laptop GPS, and of course it is not touchscreen and you have to carry around this laptop (which is really nice to have because I didn't have one before. :) But lets say you go "Off Route"...the in dash and portable will recaculate and reroute you to tell you where to go, but the laptop does not, you have to do it manually. The laptop also has more options that you can put the time in and it will tell you the time that you get there. Does the Portable and In Dash also do that? At least with these, you don't have to use Mapquest anymore. Which is the best to get, does anyone know. Just need some help in which is best. I guess I thought they all had voice guidance because even my laptop Microsoft Streets and Roads GPS has voice prompts.
Gps system in a car , how much does it cost? Hi, i am planning to get a GPS system for my car. my question is that is there any monthly yearly subscription needed for using gps ? or just a one time buy of the instrument would do how much does a typical gps system cost and what is the lowest one
bt gps keeps resetting on imate k-jam with tomtom? i have a imate k-jam and a socket communications gps receiver running tom tom. i can pair other devices with the phone but after pairing the gps and starting tomtom it starts for 1 session and after tomtom is restarted the gps is lost and i have to repair the device with the phone. very annoying.
Using GPS Units from USA abroad? I am living in South Korea right now and am an avid trail runner and road cyclist. Not a lot of maps here for me to use. Well at least I haven't found really good ones like National Geographic TOPO. So I was thinking of buying a GPS from home and having it sent over here. However, I don't know if it will work? I am unsure about mapping software for maps of places outside of the U.S. Can I buy a GPS from the states and use it in South Korea? If so, where could I find mapping software that would work with that unit? Also, woudl anyone know about purchasing a GPS in Korea for my purposes? Thanks, M
To Gps or not to Gps? What if we gave an option to Reporters going overseas to install Gps units in their persona? Incase of a kidnapping. What if (tho unethical) but under the radar we install Gps units on terrorist inmates most likley to know high power people like Bin Ladin or second in command, why not release them. It would cause some sort of threat but what if that one guy leads us to him?
gps data to AutoCAD? I use garmin 76 GPS receiver I want to have data collected by GPS to be used in AutoCAD. which software to use?
GPS in PDA DELL x51? hi.i wonder if dell x51 comparable with gps.as i dun no anything abt gps.however i no some pda comparable with it.if it is comparable.then how can i get connected?also how can i put maps into PDA.it's for travelling in europe.thanks very much
Why do people believe that GPS tracking is so simple? Okay, so it's a common belief that by using a GPS navigation system that people with access to the GPS system can track your whereabouts. I've heard this from several people. The belief even goes into the idea that you can be tracked via unpowered electronic indentification chips using the same system. The obvious question for this is how can something be tracked electronically if it doesn't transmit of a radio signal? Most GPS navigation systems are simply recievers of GPS satellite data, unpowered RFID chips simply bounce back a signal from a close range transmitter such as those found in shops that set off alarms when you walk out the door. There is no longe range intrusion of privacy incurred, in fact there is more risk of that whenever your mobile phone is turned on and transmitting a signal. Why do people think that by submitting themselves to GPS navigations systems, and even to ID chips, that their location can be tracked internationally? Are they simply misinformed? ed: I think you're talking about GPRS. That's a data broadcasting standard, not a positioning system. You're right about triangulation, that's what I meant about location via phone signal.
what is gps repeater? introduction of gps repeater kit using gps technology including the details of the kit such as coding, circuit diagram and block diagram and resource of this gps repeater kit.
GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS? I tried a gps - it worked on and off, and I wonder if the weather can have a large affect on its ability to perform. The unit I tried was a magellan 300 roadmate. It cost 299.99, but I am willing to spend more on a reliable unit. Can weather cause the unit to not pickup a signal - is this common?
Looking for GPS software/help for my hobby? My hobby is metal detecting and I am looking for some mapping/plotting software that will let me input coordinates from a hand help GPS reciever and plot them on a map. Then I would like to be able to go back to these locations using the mapping. Keep in mind that I know absolutely nothing about GPS. Whan I find things with my detector I would like to "mark" the location. Is this a "waypoint"? Then I can go back to these locations for further study. I figure I can plot civil war troop movements this way and find more artifacts. I would also like to use it to mark out a search grid to make sure I am covering the area. I would also like to have the software on my laptop and a USB reciever. Is this what GPS is for/can do for me? If you could suggest an online tutorial also, that would be great. Am I going in the right direction with this?
GPS system? which one is the better system ? Magellan 300 GPS or the Magellan 360 GPS ? thanx
GPS software for windows smart phone? I just got a windows mobile 5.0 phone. It has an integrated GPS system. I am looking for a software that will use my built in GPS system and the internet connection for maps. Please Help.
GPS does and donts on buying one? Will be buying a GPS for my car in Australia and want to know any things to watch out for in gps. I will be buying a basic unit, I don't need any of the music or photo options etc. any info will be greatly appreciated. thanks......
Why are GPS devices so expensive? Why have GPS devices stayed in the $400-$500 range? Most consumer electronic devices show steady price declines (even while increasing in quality), but GPS hasn't really. They've been around many, many years now, I would have thought it'd hit the $100-$200 price range. I know they keep improving the screens and adding memory. But you can buy a $100 PDA (albeit, not a high quality one). Is the GPS chip itself so expensive. If so, why?
GPS system for fishing in Philippines?? Can anyone point me to a model and brand name of a GPS device that will allow me to fish (without getting lost). I don't think the map function will be much help there, but the coordinates will be just fine. Or if there's any GPS that'll act as a radar 4 me to see fish down in the ocean.
GPS for Private Aircraft? My father is a private pilot who has his own biplane. He has no real avionics to speak of, and I know he'd like a GPS device for his birthday. I want it to be a surprise, so I've been trying to elicit from him what features would be most important. It sounds like he wants one that: --Tells him where he is in the air; --Identifies major terrain features, airports, cities, etc.; --Allows him to plot waypoints and to log a flight plan; --Bonus: one that identifies other aircraft in the air; --Bonus: one that mounts somewhere, so he doesn't have to pick it up and fiddle with it. While leading me to a website to do my own research is helpful, ideally I'd like to get some info from pilots who have used GPS devices they're recommending. Thanks!
Q about gps.? Hi. I have bought a yakumo gps. Which is like a piece of s... But think it comes to the developer. Who is also full of s... The gps i bought is 300mhz. But that is way yo low to update the display fast enough and run program with an acceptable speed. So is it possible getting a gps that rum 800mhz or more ? And it must run windows mobile. Plz. answer with some links.
GPS Cell tracker? Where can I find a website that can show me where my phone is through GPS... My phone has GPS on it.
GPS on my cell phone? is it possible to get GPS on my cell phone? i'm taking a short road trip in about a month and i was wondering if there was any way i could get GPS on my motorola razr cell phone. can anyone help me out? i only want a one time use kind of thing if that's at all possible. thanks for any help you can provide.
How does a civilian GPS receiver accurately set its clock? Where is there a good description online? I've read the wikipedia.com entry for GPS and some of it just doesn't gel with me. Anyone have any pointers to a description online on how most gps receivers can calculate the correct time that an interested "newbie" would appreciate? I'm also interested how a gps receiver can discriminate satellites' C/A trains with multiple radios when all satellites are transmitting at the same frequency? Wouldn't all the radios (like on a 12-radio GPS receiver) be listening to exactly the same thing? Seems like they'd all be stepping on themselves and not be separable.
What are GPS navigators? In my german class, we are making presentations on technology today; and I don't know what to do! I've decided on two things: Graphic tablett and GPS navigator. The only glitch is that there is no history on GPS navigator at all! Could someone please tell me a bit about GPS navigators, or suggest some technologies I could make my presentation on? Thanks!
What is RTK GPS? I have been reading about GPS and have discovered RTK gps. It looks like a more accurate version of GPS, can anyone shed some light?
what gps do I want to buy? I am looking for a gps that I can use for travel in the car and take it out on the atv trails and use the coordinates on the maps to help myself navigate through the trails. I have seen the army commercials and that stuff but I dont know what to get. I need to be able to look at a map and then look at the gps and know which way to go according to my location. I hope that I am being clear enough as to my needs. I have looked on ebay and i have done yahoo searches but I am not finding the right sites I guess. Thank you in advance.
How to buy the right GPS device? I was thinking about buying a GPS device. The only problem is i don't have like 800 or so dollars to spend on one. How much does a basic GPS cost? What is the difference between hand held GPS and the automobile GPS? I just want one that i can use in case i get lost somewhere. It would be great if you can mention the website to check for good deals as well. Thanks a lot!
Which GPS navigation system is better? there are 3 types of GPS navigation systems that i'm really interested in... 1. Streetpilot 7200, Streetpilot 2720, Streetpilot 2820 2. Roadmate 700, Roadmate 760, Roadmate 3000T 3. Tom Tom GO 910, Tom Tom GO 700, Tom Tom GO 510 now, there are 9 GPS navi's that i like but obviously their 3 diff., brands... can somebody help me out? i really need to know which one is the best. i heard all of them is really great and helpful when getting lost, trying to find a restaurant, ATM, etc...
What GPS powers up the best? What features are a must have? What GPS powers up the best with no hassel? What brand has the capability to store a a lot of information? Is hard drive storage a must or not? Do you recommend the use of a bluetooth? What about a battery vs. car adapter? What about voice activation? What experiences can you share with me about your purchase of a GPS system? Good or Bad... And what qualities It definitly should have before I make a purchase. My budget is between 500-700 dollars. The primary use is to use with a automobile. For family vacations and daily driving. There are so many choices I need your advice!!
Does GPS work inside the house? Just got me a GPS early gift from Santa. It's a Garmin Legind. It's been on for about 15 minutes and still seems to be locating a satilite. I took it outside to try it out there and it still had to look . 17degrees outside COLD so i didnt stay out as long as maybe i should.. Is this normal ..GPS dont work in house. Thanks Sorry to ramble
About GPS ???? IS THERE ANY SORT OF GPS I NEED IT FOR MY FAMILY SO I CAN TRACK THEM AND KNOW WHERE THEY ARE AND STUFF IS THERE ANY GPS LIKE THAT??
which GPS? needs city and off road maps. Have a Jeep Wrangler. Need big screen. ... This is for my son-in-law for xmas. They make one just for Jeep Wranglers but I don't know how much it is or if it is better or not as good as some of the other GPS systems. I've been looking at Garmin mostly as well as Magellan. I dont know anything about GPS. Need alot of good advice He wants a GPS. His friend has a Magellan Roadmate 800 but it doesn't have what they need for off roading in the desert(southern california)
adv. GPS maping?? I need to use a GPS to map two points and i need there longitude, latitude, azimuth. what GPS tool do i need
Best GPS for the Money for rugged trail use and some city.? Just shopping for a GPS - I want a portable, color, detailed GPS Unit for rugged trail use including ultrarunning, hiking, mtn biking and road cycling. I've checked out Outiside Magazine, but I can't decide based on reviews. I am curious about the Sunnto x9i and others as well. Any advice?
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!
My Computer is not recognizing my GPS unit...? I have a Garmin GPS unit that connects to my computer thru COM Port. As far as I can tell I only have one COM Port (the 9 pin plug). When I first bought the unit I followed the manual and it worked fine...pretty much set itself up...(I am running XP) and I was able to tranfer map data between my computer and the GPS. I have not used it in a month or so and now when I plug it in, the program (MapSource) and the computer fail to see the attached device? I ran the troubleshooter and it tells me that COM Port 1 is working properly although it does not mention anything about the GPS device using it. I tried reinstalling the mapping software since this is where the drivers come from. Any help would be appreciated. And I am a computer dummy... so don't think I'll be offended by details... the more the better. Oh.. and I have already tried contacting the manufacturer, they have no idea. They tell me it is a computer issue not a GPS issue. Lots of help they were..
Tracking my GPS? Im giving my wife a GPS for christmas and want to know... Is there a way i can find out where it is? She offen gets lost and it would be gud if she could ring me up and i could know where she is via her GPS in the car. Its a tom tom one....free would be gud but any option really. I would be doing this via my computer. not from my car!
In Dash GPS for 2007 Toyota Camry LE? I want an in dash gps system. Circuit City, Best Buy sell really great ones, but they are incompatible with my car. Does anyone know of an aftermarket in dash gps that works with this vehicle?
can the hp ipac gps system work with t-mobile? everywhere i look it says cingular but i was wondering if the gps is only offered through cingular cuz its a monthly payment fee for the gps. can the gps still be used with a t-mobile service?
How are GPS Maps made? I like to know how one can make a detailed GPS enabled map i.e. a street map for a city. Why does the hardware (GPS device) used makes a difference? doesn't it?
Can a Gps receiver receives Local Radio stream? I know that a gps receiver is designed to locate only sattelite radio streams....there must be a way to let it receives local radio streams which has lower frequencies.....it will work if the reciever was programable as it in the built in gps hardware new generation pocket pc
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