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    Newbie question about tv tuner and GPS device

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by arrow, Aug 17, 2006.

  1. arrow

    arrow Notebook Guru

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    I just bought a new Dell 1505 laptop with tv tuner and the 2006 Microsoft streets+tips GPS device. I don't have much experience with these things so I was thinking if anybody could help me out.

    1. Do I need a tv/satellite source nearby to actually use the tuner or can I just plug it innto the laptop and use it as a tv/recorder?

    2. Do I need to have internet connection for the GPS to work or can I just plug in the device into the laptop and use it in the car?

    thanks!
     
    arrow, Aug 17, 2006
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  2. jimc

    jimc Notebook Consultant

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    1. You do need a source, unless you already have an antenna

    2. You don't need Internet connection. GPS gets signals from satellites and the maps are included in the software, so you don't have to download anything.
     
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    arrow Notebook Guru

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    Okay thanks. About question #1, I will be using it in my dorm room so there will probably be an antenna. My question is do I need to connect it to a nearby tv source to use it?
     
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    nevermind I just found that I need an antenna cable.
     
    arrow, Aug 17, 2006
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    anubissx Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry to post this here but there something I dont know about GPS
    Can my PC have GPS, I have a ASUS A8jm, what software do I need and how to set up GPS.
    I dont know anything about this but heard alot people have GPS with their laptop. I live in Asia
    Thanks
     
    anubissx, Aug 18, 2006
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