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    Built in GPS-from Numb3rs comment

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Dr.NO, Jul 19, 2008.

  1. Dr.NO

    Dr.NO Newbie

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    http://www.cbs.com/primetime/numb3r..._DnnDNv_2ffNTJwuTB3763DOMjOncA&play=true&cc=0

    At 39min 50 seconds a discussion starts about how GPS is a standard feature in notebooks since 2005. I have two questions that remain unanswered after extensive Google-ing:

    1. Is this even true? (Guessing from a lack of relavent results would point to no, sadly...)

    2. Are there known hacks to access the module and the data it is gathering so that I don't have to buy (and consequently carry around and power with my battery) an external GPS unit and thus be enabled to use a map program?

    Thank you for your help. :)

    NOTE: I am sorry if this is not the correct place or if this topic has already been acknowledged, I did not find it or the relevant area.
     
    Dr.NO, Jul 19, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Selected manufacturers have an option of including GPS in a laptop. It doesnt come on all laptops.

    Trust me im smarter than proffesor Epps
     
    flipfire, Jul 19, 2008
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  3. Dr.NO

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    I'm sure you are. It seemed too good to be true but wanted to know just in case before I spent the money.

    ...and if I could start on a project... (getting Windows to recognize a hidden device)

    Cheers!
     
    Dr.NO, Jul 19, 2008
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  4. Modly

    Modly Warranty Voider

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    Check out the Panasonic section. We built some custom GPS boards in ours.
     
    Modly, Jul 19, 2008
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  5. Wirelessman

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    No GPS in mine, Compal.
     
    Wirelessman, Jul 19, 2008
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  6. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, that in itself is a very fruitful line of enquiry - sometimes it's near impossible to get Windows to even recognize unhidden devices, like the system it's on. :D :D
     
    Shyster1, Jul 20, 2008
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