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    GPS Module

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by samerjb, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. samerjb

    samerjb Notebook Geek

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    I was wondering if you add a GPS module in the expansion slot. Where can i find it & does anybody had experience with ease of using & signal reception.
    Thanks in advance
     
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    samerjb Notebook Geek

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    It seems i have to go with mouse GPS. Does anybody have any experience with those?
     
    samerjb, Feb 18, 2008
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    The GPS will need to have an antenna with the best possible view of the sky. Maybe the next generation of notebooks will have these built into the display like the wireless antennae. Whether that would still be sufficiently sensitive to pick up the satellite signals when you are inside remains to be seen. Using a GPS receiver with a Bluetooth connection may be a better option because you can then have the receiver separate to the computer.

    John
     
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