Wirleless driving directions?

15 Nov 2006 11:56 PM

noname

What is the best and economical way to get Wirleless driving directions. Do
i need to buy a laptop? I have a rogers pay as u go cell phone, can it be
used for this purpose?

16 Nov 2006 12:27 AM

Jack (MVP-Networking).

Hi

A typical Wireless Driving instructions is not related to Wireless (Cell)
phone, or Wireless Computer (WIFI).

The package usually comes with a device that connects to the Public Global
Positioning Satellite (GPS) and software that can run on a laptop, or small
propriety LCD monitor.

Jack (MVP-Networking).

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"noname" <non***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> What is the best and economical way to get Wirleless driving directions.
> Do
> i need to buy a laptop? I have a rogers pay as u go cell phone, can it be
> used for this purpose?
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16 Nov 2006 12:31 AM

Jack (MVP-Networking).

Hi
Example, http://www.microsoft.com/streets/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=001
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> Hi
>
> A typical Wireless Driving instructions is not related to Wireless (Cell)
> phone, or Wireless Computer (WIFI).
>
> The package usually comes with a device that connects to the Public Global
> Positioning Satellite (GPS) and software that can run on a laptop, or
> small propriety LCD monitor.
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
>
> "noname" <non***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3BBF4864-E8C8-40DB-8473-90DCD4B7D180@microsoft.com...
>>
>> What is the best and economical way to get Wirleless driving directions.
>> Do
>> i need to buy a laptop? I have a rogers pay as u go cell phone, can it be
>> used for this purpose?
>>
>>
>
>

16 Nov 2006 1:56 AM

Lem

noname wrote:

> What is the best and economical way to get Wirleless driving directions. Do
> i need to buy a laptop? I have a rogers pay as u go cell phone, can it be
> used for this purpose?
>
>

*Some* cell phones used with *some* cell phone carriers provide such a
service. The one I have heard about is VZ Navigator from Verizon
Wireless
http://getitnow.vzwshop.com/index.aspx?id=search_going&appSearchParentCategoryId=246&appSearchText=vz%20navigator
Whether rogers provides this capability, and if so, whether your phone
is able to be used in this manner, can best be answered by a call to Rogers.

More to the point, why do you want "wireless" driving directions? Are
you thinking of GM's On-Star advertisements where you call up and ask an
operator where the nearest Chinese restaurant is? Most GPS nav systems
for cars have a built-in database of points of interest. Take a look
here http://www.gps-planet.com/ (no recommendation -- just a site found
by Google)

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Lem -- MS-MVP - Networking

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