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Voting Question: Can cell phone GPS be used to know your location without subscribing to anything?

In a phone such as the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 (AT&T), which has GPS, I understand that if you want to use it for turn-by-turn directions and so on, you have to add a service such as AT&T Navigator. But if you just wanted to know, for example, where you were, where the different directions are, do you need to buy and software/services, or does that work out of the box? Thanks!

9 Oct 2008, 2:02 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: blackberry telenav?do i have to pay?

ok..i have a blackberry curve 8310 for at&t. at&t offers telenav for the blackberry curve. my question is..if i download the software,do i have to pay for the gps(telenav) on future bills? keep in mind my mom did not put NO data plan for our phones. thank u!!! the gps is built in to the phone...sorry for now saying that originally.

9 Nov 2008, 8:48 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Any good mobile java-based GPS-enabled software that has the maps built in?

Ive found one called WeTravel, but i think its a bit basic, and only has major roads. Are there any (preferably free, but willing to pay) with built in maps? I want one so you can just install the JAR file and use it without the need to download maps like you have to on Trekbuddy/Nav4all etc I also want one that never has to connect to the internet

8 Oct 2008, 7:47 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: hi, did anyone buy c-009, a smart Iphone clone with WI-FI? I want to buy. Please give me some suggestion?

Product link:http://www.dragonkicks.com/c009-p-9714.html Description: The regular visitors of our website must be deeply impressed by the smart phone C-002, the first Iphone clone in the world. Its 99% similarity and easy operation make it more than lovable. Now we push out the upgraded version Smart M88+, a combination of the latest appearance of Apple 3G (much thinner and more exquisite than C-002) and the high speed supported by a CPU the same as PDA-s1. It is upgraded to the latest PPC6.0 version and equipped with WI-FI favored by most citizens. And it supports EDGE high-speed net surfing. However, the WIFI, which is added to the WM system, is mostly attractive and it is inspiring news for those who have long been waiting for a smart Iphone clone with WI-FI. Support java, java2.0, 3D, Mini Games, PPC Smart cell phone 3D Games. Support third party software, external or attached GPS.

8 Oct 2008, 4:20 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: Where can i get new software for my GPS unit?

Please help. I have just brought a new GPS off ebay and I know that it doesn't have the latest data on there for Australia. I was told that you can change the software but i don't know where to start. The unit i brought is New 3.5"GPS AU+US MAP SAT NAV MP4/MP3 Free Gift G750 AU It currently does not have any speed camera information either and i need that lol. If anyone could help that would be much appreciated. Kid Regards

8 Oct 2008, 10:12 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: do psp have a gps software?

8 Nov 2008, 6:40 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Whats' the fastest, most reliable remote desktop software?

Here it is - we are a tiny courier company with 4 vehicles. Since there's no Wi Max yet, each vehicle will be equipped with a laptop and Verizon mobile broadband card (max 1,5 down / 768 up). 3 laptops (out of 4) will have GPS maps with location, speed, ETA etc shown on their screens... the 4th laptop will be in the office, monitoring the other 3 via some nice of remote desktop software... Given the aforementioned upload speed, which remote desktop software will be the most reliable, fastest to load and maintain? Is this even worth it? Thank you in advance

7 Oct 2008, 6:33 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: I have a Palm Treo 650. How can I get GPS?

I have seen other posts but are more than 2 years old. I have seen the Tom Tom set up on ebay but have heard bad reviews. Can I just buy any bluetooth GPS receiver and map software or do I have to stick with certain ones? Also, I would like one that is up to date and has good tracking abilities. 1. What can I use? 2. Where can I find it? 3. receive yourself a nice treat for your great answers.

7 Nov 2008, 10:00 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: are there any free GPS softwear for the verizon LG Voyager Titanium?

just got a verizon lg voyager and the 1 month free gps, is their any free gps software or whatnot i can download to replace the vz navigator... or to make it free?

6 Oct 2008, 6:17 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Can you recommend some trip planning software for off-road 4x4 Jeeping?

My brother loves driving his Jeep Wrangler on off-road trails. I would like to receive him some trip planning software, for Christmas. It would not need to be GPS-compatible, but he does have a Garmin, in case that is relevant. He lives in Virginia and mostly goes Jeeping in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. He has excellent computer skills, so software complexity would not be a problem. I have seen "TOPO" map software, but don't know if that would be the best choice. I would appreciate advice from any of you Jeepers, out there. :-) Thank you!

31 Oct 2008, 8:58 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: What is the best gps software for my phone?

samsung d900i

30 Oct 2008, 12:25 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Programs will not connect to the internet?

I have tried to connect two programs to the internet. One is a PiratesOnline and the other is Garmin (an updater for my gps). Neither one will connect to the internet. Oddly enough, my Limewire program will connect. I've turned off my firewall and I dont have any antivirus software. Can anyone help me out? oh, and I am on a wireless air card. I've checked setting for it as well and it looked ok.

3 Nov 2008, 9:55 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Escalating Paypal Dispute, Am I in the right or wrong?

Hi, I bought a pda smartphone for my pal through ebay on august for his birthday. I recently got in touch with him and he told me that the item was full of counterfeited software, including the OS, the gps software (tomtom 5). The CD included was in chinese and the english manual in it wasn't for this version of the OS. The CD had a lot of counterfeit softwares as well... More than that the gps hardware is not detected/working and one of the given battery wouldnt even charge. I filled a paypal dispute and I escalated it clearly stating that I'd send the item back to the seller in exchange for the refund. Am I in the right or in the wrong, in paypal point of view? Thank you for your help! For some people, I was quite busy and didnt have time to meet my pal in the last couple of months :( I didn't send the item yet, but will do when my pal give me back the box with every the item inside. I'll probably buy him another smartphone, but a brand one this time

3 Nov 2008, 4:54 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Escalating Paypal Claim, Am I in the right or wrong?

3 Nov 2008, 4:02 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: What is GPS & GPRS?please help?

on my blackberry pearl it saids gps.what is that?is GPS used for cars?i don't know much about it can someone explain to me please?i have the blackberry pearl 8100 For T-Mobile. also i wanna know does the blackberry i have got a software say for example if i'm lost i could just receive directions on my phone?i don't know if it's called GPS or GPRS?is that available on my blackberry?if not were can i purchase it?ive called T-Mobile and they told me that i could receive it on the blackberry website? i don't know much about blackberrys.i just bought one today.this is my first blackberry i ever had.

27 Oct 2008, 8:55 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: How to install tom tom software on samsung i900 and where to get it?

my gps navigation doesn't work. it navigates only places close where i live. i have no idea how to install tom tom software.

26 Oct 2008, 9:52 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: How to update Software of Harman Kardon GPS 310?

Is there any way i could update or re-write maps software on Harman Kardon GPS 310?

25 Oct 2008, 10:33 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: What is the best text messaging (qwerty keyboard) phone?

I currently have an iPhone, but I find myself text messaging for than talking. And in my opinion, texting with a virtual qwerty keyboard is not that great. I find it nice of annoying. Once my contract ends with AT&T, I am going to receive a new phone. In addition, I already have a 32gb iPod Touch (the new one) so having 2 devices in my pocket with the same software seems quite odd. So my question is, what type of messaging phone should I receive? It has to have a qwerty keyboard. It can be from any service and the price does not really matter. Full HTML browser would be a big plus for me. If not, then the iPod Touch can take care of that. =) I've looked up a few phones and I seem to like the: - Blackberry Curve: but where I live, everyone has one and I nice of want to be different. I'll admit, it is a nice phone. The new Curve 8350 is supposed to arrive out pretty soon as well. I do not like how the 8350 is more of a push-to-talk phone. - Blackberry Bold: very nice screen and simple ui, but it seems too big. - Samsung Rant: excellent text messaging phone, but it feels like too much of a downgrade from my iPhone. - Sidekick LX: another excellent messaging phone, but it lacks wi-fi, gps, and its big. I'm not a big fan of the 2008 Sidekick by the way. Plus, it's nice of difficult to hide text messaging during school. hehe. Not that I do it. xD - Helio Ocean: i like the dual-slider, but it is an old phone. I also heard the Ocean 2 is supposed to have a touch-screen. I don't really like the Glyde because it's more of a "chick phone," plus the touch screen isn't very responsive. The EnV2 and Voyager are definitely out of my list because I hate having the "space" key on the right side. It just feels unnatural to me. Please help. Thank you.

23 Oct 2008, 4:29 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: software on SAMSUNG OMNIA, what ones are pre-installed?

im going to but the samsung omnia, but before i do i would like to know if every the software is actually pre-installed on it, because i look at the website, and it show the phone with every the software, but then i go onto blogs and they say some of it you have to install yourself. so i want to know if: - the windows word/excel software is already on it - and the GPS system and also if you know any software that you have to install your self for this can you tell me please. 1 last thing, if you have to install it yourself, is it easy, like do they give you a disc, or a website to go to and is it free? thanks

21 Oct 2008, 11:45 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Remote maps for Tomtom navigator 6?

1) Is there a way to draw maps (for Ghana) for tomtom since there isn't any on the web? 2) Can i track my movement using the navigator 6 without a map (since my location has no maps available) and keep it for later use.eg keep my gps location and move to a favourite spot, keep it and use it another day. that way i can build gps routs gradualy 3) If not, is there any GPS software like the tomtom that does this and i can download onto my ipaq 6515?

21 Nov 2008, 5:28 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Where Can You Download Freeware Maps?

Where can I find free downloadable mapping software online? One with driving directions and road maps in particular. I don't mean google earth or mapquest something that is downloadable and doesn't require internet, meant for the PC. I don't mean cellphone or GPS or pocket pc maps, I mean for a desktop or laptop. Basically a free program with preloaded road maps of the United States.

21 Nov 2008, 12:55 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: How do I update my GPS navigation system?

I have the Mio C230 GPS navigation system for my car. How do I update it? I bought it last winter (2007). It came with a software disc, but it only contains information about the device and to restore it.

20 Oct 2008, 9:54 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: How can I run GPS on my DoPod 638 Pro?

I am using DoPod 638Pro with Windows Mobile 6.0 Professionall? I do not have built in GPS system. Is there any way I can use some software to run GPS system? Pls advice!

20 Oct 2008, 4:19 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Who knows about Sat Nav Software for the Samsung Omnia mobile phone which will make GPS work in Australia?

Hi Please help me out!!! 1. I have a Samsung Omnia 2. I understand it is possible to use GPS without connecting to the internet as the phone has a chip 3. Unfortunately the Omnia did not arrive with Sat Nav software such as TomTom with maps of AUSTRALIA 4. What Sat Nav / Maps programs work on Omnias and will work in Australia 5. What are the most cost effective solutions Thank You

20 Nov 2008, 8:19 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Use the iPhone 3G GPS for PC Navigation?

Hi, i'm trying to use my iPhone 3G GPS for a software of marine navigation that runs on my MacBook. I tried to connect it with bluetooth but i can't add the proper service. Do you think that's it's possible? There's maybe an app to do this nice of tricks? Thanks

20 Nov 2008, 3:41 am | click here for answers

Open Question: What is the best DSLR photo GPS? What is the smallest, most features, software & over the best GPS for a DSLR?

19 Nov 2008, 7:58 am | click here for answers

Open Question: Maps for Mobile Phone. I have an HTC TyTn II. What is the best GPS Map software for this?

I actually have a Vodafone 1615 which is a clone of the HTC TyTn II. I am looking at Garmin or TomTom. I live in the UK, and want to receive maps to cover Europe. TomTom for London came with the phone. It is OK but has got me lost a few times.

19 Nov 2008, 5:21 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Garmin Nuvi or Magellen?

I want to buy a GPS unit for my car and the Nuvi and the Magellen are both on sale for Black Friday? Which one should I receive? Which has more features and chilly stuff? When you have a GPS unit in your car, do you need to buy software to put on it? How do the GPS units work? As you can look, I don't know very much about them but I want one. So if anyone out there can help me, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance! Is TomTom a good brand?

19 Nov 2008, 1:31 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: hahahhahaha oh my gosh?

ok now that youve clicked please help me =[ how does arcview incorporate GPS into thee software program??

18 Oct 2008, 9:19 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: I have a tom tom gps and I was wondering can you turn it into a golf gps as well to play golf and for driving.?

Is there a software that you can download to your tom tom to use it as a golf rangefinder. Thanks!!!!

18 Oct 2008, 5:08 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: iPod Touch Or iPhone 3G? HELP !?

Story: I've already possess a iPhone first generation but its slowly dying, the screen is getting to be scratched and its too tardy to put a new screen protector cause it won't protect it anymore, The software update is really annoying lots of glitches and mine is Hacked/Unlocked so its impossible for me to update in a 10 minutes it might take me like 1 day.. The iPhone 3G is going to be the same story and its only added a 3G AND GPS and where I live which is in the middle east doesn't have good GPS and amazing speed of 3G. The iPod Touch is a little better cause the updating is easier but you need to pay 10.00 which is no problem, I'll just receive myself a new gift card from U.S and it doesn't have any problems but the problem is that I don't want to carry 2 items on my pocket. !

18 Nov 2008, 12:49 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Any WM5 GPS Navigation Software?

I have a Motorola Q with Verizon. Is there any good 3rd-Party GPS/Navigation software for my phone out there? (not VZNavigator because it isn't supported apparently).

17 Nov 2008, 8:14 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Blackberry Curve GPS Tracking Software?

I have a Blackberry Curve and I use Google Maps which I adore by the way. The maps have a blue dot that moves as you move showing where you are. I like the idea but does anyone know of a service/application that will actually track in live time where I have been. I want to be able to retrace my steps if need be without having to upload a .kml file to a computer and login to a website. Does anyone know of anything that might help me out??

16 Oct 2008, 1:49 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Should Driving while texting laws be focused on the consumer, or cell phone manufacturers?

I read the blog post on Yahoo Answers blog about Driving while texting: http://yanswersblog.com/index.php/archives/2008/11/14/ask-mike-driving-while-texting/ Everyone seems to be giving their opinions on how the law is a good idea, but might not be effective. Here is my idea. Instead of making a law banning texting while driving, how about making a law requiring cell phone manufacturers to have software installed that can detect speed and simply disables texting at certain speeds? (they have gps, bluetooth and everything else...this is possible too) Or, should the laws continue to focus on the individual?

16 Nov 2008, 1:07 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: what are good gps softwares?

i have a chinese gps windows CE. what are some recommendations for software? and where can i obtain them?

15 Nov 2008, 1:18 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: is there a way to trace my stolen mac book?

I had a party at my home and didnt realize my laptop was charging behind my tv and sure enough it was gone the next day. Im going to be buying a new mac book anyways, but i was wondering if macs have any sort of tracking capability. Is there a way to track it down...Is there anything i can put on my new laptop like maybe some sort of gps tracking software that could locate my mac if it gets stolen in the future?

14 Nov 2008, 8:46 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: How can I track my phone using the net?

I just bought a T-Mobile G1. I'm afraid I may lose it, or leave it somewhere where someone would just grab it. I wanted to know of there's a website where I can go and enter my phone number an track my phone. If not a website, maybe an application or a software I can install on the phone that would allow me (only me) to track it down. There's an application that comes with Android Market (GPS Tracker) that I can install on the phone that, supposedly, would do the same thing. The problem is, it is not accurate and reliable and it burns the battery like crazy. So, please let me know of any other good and reliable alternative. Thanks a lot

14 Nov 2008, 12:11 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: What is GPS accessory?

i downloaded GPS software for sony ericsson k530i. when i start it a problem is displaying "No GPS accessory connected". how can I make it work?

13 Oct 2008, 8:00 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Are headphones considered computer accessories?

I want to return a pair of headphones back to wallmart. and this is the return policy. i just bought it recently, can still return it? ELECTRONICSComputer hardware: Must be returned with any included software within 15 days of receipt. Computer components and computer accessories: Must be returned within 45 days of receipt. Computer software: Must be returned unopened. Camcorders and digital cameras: Must be returned within 30 days of receipt. GPS units, digital music players and portable video players: Must be returned within 15 days of receipt. and can i just exchange the headphones without reason? i dont really wanna explain, i just dont like the sound of these ones. can i exchange them for a different pair? can i exchange them for a different pair?

13 Oct 2008, 6:59 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Free sat navigation software for Nokia GPS enabled mobile phones?

Was sold a Nokia N95 below the impression It was sat nav enabled - NOT that it has the capacity to use sat nav IF I pay Nokia for it. GRRR

13 Oct 2008, 4:40 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Is this a good laptop or what?

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13 Nov 2008, 8:26 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: Nokia 6210 Navigator (gps)_?

hi, i possess a 6210 Navigator and the gps turn to turn and voice navigation expire after 6 mths, so is there anyway to CRACK/HACK it or is there any software to let me use FREE forever ?

13 Nov 2008, 4:43 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Golf GPS, which one is better for Asia? for US? and for Europe? Dedicated handhelds or PDA style or software?

12 Oct 2008, 6:37 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: How to have GPS For Nokia 3110C?

any software no gprs available

12 Nov 2008, 3:16 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Are USB cables necessary for portable GPS devices?

Im looking at this used GPS on ebay. The seller has a lot of great positive feedback and a good rating. The item is in good shape and fully functional according to the item description but it only comes with the suction mount, and car charger. It doesnt arrive with any software or the usb cables to connect the gsp to my computer. Is that alright?

11 Nov 2008, 4:28 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Are there any software programs for planning a route then sending it to a GPS device?

I have a Garmin Nuvi and I'm looking for a program that allows me to create a custom route then export it to my GPS. I'd specifically like to avoid the main roads and go a more scenic route but the GPS only picks the quickest route, with or without highways, without allowing me other options for choosing the route. I've used Microsoft's Streets & Trips for planning a route on my PC but I know of no way to export that to my Garmin so that it will tell me to take the specific roads I've chosen. Are there any such mapping programs for PC that will allow me to pick every the roads I want then send that to my GPS?

10 Oct 2008, 4:10 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: NOKIA N85 OR SONY ERICSSON C905?

i looked them up and i noticed they both have the key features ( wifi, gps, camera) however i have never owned a nokia N series phone so idk what to expect from that.and the camera is not a big issue for me, i just want to know which phone is better despite the camera aspect so do you guys think the nokia n85 will be better interms of quality and software than the c905?? i want to go with a phone that is great for web browsing and has the ability to use 3rd party applications. a good GPS would be nice as well. 3rd party apps such as FRING

10 Nov 2008, 7:54 pm | click here for answers

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