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November 6th, 2008 Leave a comment Go to comments

Do you need to have Internet access to be able to use a laptop GPS system with the receiver?

I’m thinking about buying a laptop GPS system with the receiver. I’m pretty sure I’m going to be using it on the road and I’m not so sure about whether I need Internet access to be able to use it or not. Help?

No you don’t need internet access to use a Laptop GPS system. You just need to have a map program that will take the GPS information and put it on a screen for you. MS Trips and Streets, Delorme, etc. These are great little devices and get the information needed from the satelites. So all you need is the GPS receiver and the correct map software and your laptop will show you where you are, will give you directions on how to get where you want to go, etc.

If you want LIVE traffic updates you will need another traffic receiver like XM etc but you don’t have to have internet.

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