Is there a GPS for Laptops
I just bought a new Toshiba laptop windows 8.1 . I was considering getting a new GPS.. someone mentioned he thought I could get something to make my Laptop a GPS and not have to connect to the inte...
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There are a couple of variables. If you have an internet connection you can use various apps if your laptop can connect to a bluetooth enabled GPS receiver. I use a Holux GPS receiver with bluetooth and it has a rechargeable battery and lasts for at least a week on one charge. But the laptop has to have an internet connection for this to work and half the time we do not have a good 4G signal.
For travel I prefer using a dedicated GPS unit as it is much faster than any smartphone I have tried and so I get earlier notice of when to make turns. I can also mount it on the dash and the portable units often have a mode feature so I can set it for walking or bicycling and get different routes than I would get if I was in a car. I use this a lot in Europe where the cities are people friendly.
For travel I prefer using a dedicated GPS unit as it is much faster than any smartphone I have tried and so I get earlier notice of when to make turns. I can also mount it on the dash and the portable units often have a mode feature so I can set it for walking or bicycling and get different routes than I would get if I was in a car. I use this a lot in Europe where the cities are people friendly.
