I've been getting a number of conflicting answers to this question: Can this unit give a simple reading of GPS coordinates for your current location?
2065818
Mine does not. It shows a digital compass pointer and the direction to go to get to the last location.
2065819
not really. I found this contraption useless, as it only indicates a direction to follow, regardless of obstacles on the route. I quickly offered it to a "good friend"...
2065820
The backtrack point 3 does not give latitude or longitude coordinates. It has a compass mode with compass degrees. It has 3 location icon waypoints that give you yardage or miles back to the specific way point you select. All 3 can be used on the same trek.
1178906
In my experience, it sort of works as a standalone, but it uses an odd GPS format that most mapping software can't interpret. You're probably better off with a more generic unit.
760476
Good Luck, I received 2 of these GPS Units and neither worked. The seller requested I remove my negative feedback from the site prior to a refund being issued. Had to get Amazon involved to resolve this mater. In my opinion this is a buyer-be-ware seller offering a low quality item and attempting to publish false feedback to potential customers !!!!!!!
1891522
Interestingly no. I too like to use GPS on my mobile or android tablet, but VAIO has some kind of sensors. It easily finds my location. No complaints here.
686767
No. I bought this for my mother as a present. By the time it came for her to open it, it was to late to return.the GPS doesn't work at all. Can't get a map to any where
1050706
Unless the ad states that the GPS has the latest firmware I don't think there is any way to tell. When/if you get the GPS load the free software program VantagePoint from Magellan, it will update the firmware, this is a very handy program.I hope this helps.
456710
No, this gps never worked. It is a bad gps. I throw it in the trash. I dont recomend it.
669460
Yes, it shows your location on google maps, but it's not accurate, you better find a better option.
1114657
As a genral GPS unit. It does give you a way back by reversing the route. I've never used it that way.
631046
It gives location by making your pc into a GPS unit. Basically an "antenna" for your pc.
71030
It's not too hard to figure out and use. When I go Geocaching, it doesn't give me the distance to the cache like the Magellan eXplorist GC does. Sometimes it will freeze and will be slow to respond.
57033
Thanks for telling me that. I haven't used the GPS much after that time. I think I need to read the manual when I have time. :)
240958
No. It is not a GPS device. Nor does it "reflect" map application information (but that would be nice) . It only "reflects " performance oriented data from a compatible App like: wahoo or strava; time, speed, cadence, pace, rpm, heart rate, etc.
887360
It has GPS, but most people found the software implementation to be seriously lacking. It takes a while to update your position. I've read that this has been fixed in the FroYo pre-release that was leaked, though, so it may be better once the official release hits in September.
662837
Inside, a gps works shotty at best, this unit is no different. You could give it a try but the unit is supposed to have a view of the sky. Another problem you will find is the range, the directions say 200' away at a minimum and I have found that to be true.
1427829
The short answer is NO. This device is only capable of calculating the GPS coordinate of your current location. It is not designed to guide you to any destination. If you decide to purchase an expensive Offline Map software (or Application, which you can download in your smartphone), then this device can provide you with additional accuracy, which is better than the accuracy of in-built GPS of the smartphones.
491251
Get on your computer and go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHUliwmAXxY It discusses a different model of GPS, but the directions apply. It is an excellent video. Thanks for asking the question, it got me to search for an answer for you and I learned something, too. General rule: when you have a question about "how do I ...." go to Google and ask that question. I get a good answer more than 90% of the time. Good luck. If you have a more specific question, don't hesitate to ask again.