Comments on: Do I need internet to use a gps in my car? http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/ Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:56:36 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: guideg http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/comment-page-1/#comment-3647 guideg Sat, 27 Feb 2010 17:36:24 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/#comment-3647 No, you don't need an internet connection to use your gps in the car. The gps receives signals from satellites (24 of them are out there circling the earth all the time) and calculates your position on Earth and translates it to the city and street you are currently at. Most gps comes bundled with gps software and maps for N. America. If your model doesn't have that then you need to buy separately. Otherwise you don't anything else. for additionals services like weather reports, traffic alerts etc you will have to pay. If you don't opt for them no extra charges at all.<a href="http://www.proofficesupply.com/atlanta-office-supply.htm"> guideg</a> No, you don’t need an internet connection to use your gps in the car. The gps receives signals from satellites (24 of them are out there circling the earth all the time) and calculates your position on Earth and translates it to the city and street you are currently at.

Most gps comes bundled with gps software and maps for N. America. If your model doesn’t have that then you need to buy separately. Otherwise you don’t anything else.

for additionals services like weather reports, traffic alerts etc you will have to pay. If you don’t opt for them no extra charges at all. guideg

]]> By: BeingGreenOnline http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/comment-page-1/#comment-3646 BeingGreenOnline Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:24:56 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/#comment-3646 It just uses satellites. The satellites relay their own position on a signal that your GPS picks up. With three or more satellites your GPS can calculate where it is. There's no internet connection involved or needed, the GPS is completely useable by itself without any extra purchases or additional services to pay a monthly fee to.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/online-degree/doctoral-online-degree.htm"> BeingGreenOnline</a> It just uses satellites.

The satellites relay their own position on a signal that your GPS picks up. With three or more satellites your GPS can calculate where it is.

There’s no internet connection involved or needed, the GPS is completely useable by itself without any extra purchases or additional services to pay a monthly fee to. BeingGreenOnline

]]> By: lonfisk http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/comment-page-1/#comment-3645 lonfisk Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:21:58 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/#comment-3645 GPS units are just plug and go. it does help to plug it into a home computer to update any maps that might be available. this can be done using any usb cord you may have and going to the website.<a href="http://www.greatjewelrydesign.com/lamps-362"> lonfisk</a> GPS units are just plug and go. it does help to plug it into a home computer to update any maps that might be available. this can be done using any usb cord you may have and going to the website. lonfisk

]]> By: James C http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/comment-page-1/#comment-3644 James C Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:16:24 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/#comment-3644 Yes, you have to buy a cable that connects your car to the USB port on your computer in order for it to work. Make sure it's a long one.<a href="http://www.medicalsupplyservices.com/medical-equipment-auction.htm"> James C</a> Yes, you have to buy a cable that connects your car to the USB port on your computer in order for it to work. Make sure it’s a long one. James C

]]> By: hattrick http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/comment-page-1/#comment-3643 hattrick Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:47:45 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/#comment-3643 No internet required.<a href="http://www.felinehealthguide.com/feline-worm.htm"> hattrick</a> No internet required. hattrick

]]> By: Krello http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/comment-page-1/#comment-3642 Krello Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:30:48 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/#comment-3642 gps works by itself. All it needs are the satellites, which are maintained by the U.S. Gov't.<a href="http://www.businessbrokersguide.com/orange-county-business-broker.htm"> Krello</a> gps works by itself. All it needs are the satellites, which are maintained by the U.S. Gov’t. Krello

]]> By: Jane http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/comment-page-1/#comment-3641 Jane Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:36:34 +0000 http://www.gpsbuyerguide.com/blog/do-i-need-internet-to-use-a-gps-in-my-car/#comment-3641 it uses satellites. to load new maps, some require you hook it up to your computer. ask before you buy.<a href="http://www.proofficesupply.com/avery-office-supply.htm"> Jane</a> it uses satellites. to load new maps, some require you hook it up to your computer. ask before you buy. Jane

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