Thinkpad GOBI GPS

Has anybody ever tried to use the a thinkpad with built in GOBI chip just for the GPS?

In other words has anybody ever uses something like MS Streets and Trips useing the build in GPS without singing up for mobile broad band?

If so how good is the reception in a moving vehicle?

thanks - Dominik

 

i thought about getting it for my t410s but decided against it at the last moment

i have a gps in my car, a gps in my blackberry - i can't think when i'd use it on the thinkpad, and it just would have added cost and weight

 

Don't have a blackberry, don't have a gps in car. Would like to know if this GPS would work.

thanks for the reply

 

It works but I don't think much of it. If the GPS function had been a stand alone function and not included in addition to the WWAN I would call it mostly useless.

For me, I got an android phone that has free turn by turn directions and I've found it far more useful as well as much easier to use. It works as good as anything I've seen from the likes of Garmin. I don't know where you live but if Verizon is an option you're going to be much happier with one of the Android phones. I'd personally recommend the Droid Incredible on Verizon or the Evo 4G on Sprint. I think you'll find them much more to your liking.

 

I bought my X201 complete with GPS, until today I cannot find or make use of that GPS ...

 

type gps in the "console" attached to the windows task bar. gps works on the t410 with MS streets, but i have never used it on the road.

 

I use it on my T410 with Garmin MobilePC. Reception is great, looks and works exactly like a Garmin Nuvi GPS. And yes, you do not need mobile broadband service for it to work.

 

Do you already own the Gobi chip?

 

Android phone is nice.. im not loaded. Why do you say the GPS is useless? because you do not use it? because you prefer the android? or is it because the reception, reliability sucks? - thanks

please update us when you get it to work.

what software do you use in conjunction with it? Reception while moving in a vehicle?

no, trying to figure out if the 130 USD option is worth it.


thanks - Dominik

 

As I mentioned, the software I use is Garmin Mobile PC, and the reception is great.

 

If you don't use the Gobi chip for it's 3G WWAN, IMO it's a TOTAL waste of money. Remember that internal chip is essentially tied to your Thinkpad, unless you want to yank it out and re-install to something else. You can get standalone GPS in either USB or Bluetooth that works great. The BT version I got, the M-Holux 1200 works great. Looks like it goes for a little under 50 USD. USB versions seem to be a bit cheaper.