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can i use a bluettooth gps receiver for a laptop? I have a pharos wireless gps receiver. Made for software and mapping programs for Pocket PC. (Streets, directions, north America) My pocket PC is out of commission. I want to utilize the receiver for GPS navigation. Can anyone recommend a generic pc based map program that can work with a gps receiver. I assume that the pharos receiver will work. Maybe not. Thanks!!!

Does a GPS receiver report the position of the receiver chip, or the position of the antenna? If a GPS receiver is connected to a remote antenna, is the position reported to be the location of the receiver or the location of the remote antenna?

I have a bluetooth gps receiver for my sprint ppc-6700 smart phone,looking for some good cheap software? I have a bluetooth gps receiver for my sprint ppc-6700 smart phone. I was looking for some good software that is also reasonably cheap, I bought the receiver thinking it came with software but it only gave me diagnostics cd, so i have it synced/working with phone just need software....please help

TomTom Go 700 GPS Receiver? looking to buy a TomTom Go 700 GPS Receiver - can anyone share your experience ?

MDA & TomTom - Possible to use motorola i730 as gps receiver? Sorry if this has been brought up before. I did a search and nada. Would it be possible to use a motorola I730 as a gps receiver for and MDA and TomTom software? I have a boost mobile i730 and just remembered it had GPS on it that i never used before because i did not see a use for it. While looking online for a cheap gps receiver, it came to mind.

How do I make my 6230i phone work with GPS receiver? Take a look at this bluetooth GPS receiver. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BLUETOOTH-GPS-RECEIVER-PDA-TOMTOM-NOKIA-MOBILE-SAT-NAV_W0QQitemZ330037763473QQihZ014QQcategoryZ75327QQtcZphotoQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Please tell what do I need else to make my Nokia 6230i phone to work with this receiver. Also where can I get the map and how?

where can i find a low price gps receiver? im in the philippines...? a cheap gps receiver???and anyone who knows how to map gps???

What is the cheapest, but reliable GPS receiver on the market? I'm looking for a reliable, but inexpensive GPS receiver to start Geocaching (geocaching.com).

how do i take out my gps receiver? i have a dodge ram 3500 and i need to remove the gps receiver from it. where is it located? it was installed at the factory.

... w/ GPS locator on my notebook...I use the same receiver w/ different software... Microsoft navigation software really sucks, compared to Garmin or TomTom. Is there a way to download navigation software that will work with the usb gps receiver that came with MS Streets & Trips.

Where can I buy a Y cable(splitter) that charge my PDA and GPS receiver at same time? PDA: Dell X51V GPS receiver: BT-338

How do I tell windows XP to try to install new drivers for a usb GPS receiver? Installing streets and trips on a new computer...I removed the cd rom without configuring my GPS receiver. Now Windows fails to recognize it when I plug it in...Previously it would sound-off and prompt me to install new hardware. After going through that process once unsuccessfully, i did not realize the do-not-promt-me-again box was checked. How do i make it prompt me again????

about phones and gps receivers ...? got nokia 6600 paired with tomtom gps receiver . works fine even with bluetooht connection off . i was told that needed 2 b on 2 get signal from gps but it don t seem 2 mather . what s bluetooth , how does it work ??? hope i was clear 2 u all , thank u ...

GPS Blue Tooth Receiver? Would blue tooth gps portable receiver when connected to the cigarette lighter use the car speakers to answer the blue tooth phone? If not what is the best way to do this

warm up of GPS receiver? My GPS takes a little while to "warm up" before giving readings. On some days it is really quick and other days it can take about nearly 5 minutes. I would like to know what happens during this warm up time. Does it mean actual warming , as in temperature stability? Or does it refer to the electronics becoming stable ? Or does it mean that it is taking time to get reliable satelite readings?

What is the best laptop GPS receiver and mapping program? I am currently looking at the GPS 18 USB Deluxe (with map software) and Microsoft Streets and Trips 2007 with GPS Locator. Which is best and are there any others which are better?

Does anyone know of a compatible USB GPS receiver to use with Microsoft Streets & Map's 2006? I want to use the program on my laptop. I also believe that GPS service should be free right?

How do I extract data from my GPS receiver? I have recently purchased a GPD receiver. I works OK with microsoft autoroute, however it only show the current position. I would like to be able to extract the route that I have taken

Want TomTom Car navigation for my PDA. Do I need a GPS receiver? Some TomTom products come without a receiver although they advertise like you can get going without any additional purchases. Will I find that after I have bought my product I will then need to purchase a receiver as well, or is that just needed if I want to go wireless?

how do i create a digital map from paper maps to use with a gps receiver? what is the map data format used for commercial/open gps devices? I want to use the map for TomTom, Trimble or Garmin GPS products or PDAs or Smart Phones... All legal obligations will be met e.g. copyrights etc

Can a bluetooth gps receiver work continously while being charged by a car's 12v?

Where can i find gps receiver modules in chennai? Pl mention specific shop names?

How can I fix a GPS receiver on my Nokia 6600 ? And how much does it cost ?

i am looking for a gps receiver which can be connected to a PC.?

Does anyone know anything about GPS receiver for psp ?

i want to buy a bluetooth GPS receiver for my mobile (Nokia) phone can u pls advice........? too many makes to choose from ,...your advise will be appreciated..... thanks ..................

Are you allowed to use a GPS receiver on an AA flight?

Is it possible to rent a GPS receiver in Melbourne, Australia? One to do Geocaches with. Some details like how, where and how much would be nice!

where can i get software for i-way 500 gps receiver?

Does anybody have experience of the Garmin eTrex Vista cx GPS receiver? I am thinking about buying one, are they any good?? I'm particuarly concerened about the map resolution, in the UK it comes loaded with the Atlantic base map, is this good enough for navigating around European roads, not just motorways but smaller lanes and streets? If its no good, what are your recommendations for alternatives, I mainly need something to find my way around when driving through europe. But also like the fact that the Garmin eTrex can be used for hill walking, sailing etc. Units like the Tom Tom one are fine for driving, but no good for the other applications.

Which one is beter "magellan 2000 or Garmin StreetPilot c330 GPS Receiver"?

... "Trimble ProXH" GPS receiver to work with "Microsoft Streets...

what can i give a general term for satellites, a digisonde and a GPS receiver together? Instruments?

Does anyone know how to measure acceleration and performance in a car with a usb GPS receiver? It does when you add a computer to it.

Is it possible to locate a point described by the township method with a handheld GPS receiver? If you have a deed for property described by the township method, can you find corners etc?

I have 2nd hand O2 XDAii with TOM TOM what do i need to get it to work in my car-gps receiver?

what gps auto receivers would you recommend? i was thinking about getting the tom tom 910 because it has a built in mp3 player but im i better off with an ipod video because i heard the new ones will have gps capabilities?