Service package? What I want to know, is: Do I have to buy a service to use the GPS feature or do I just connect and go?
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No you do not have to buy a service, but it only comes with north america and canada maps, so you will have to buy the maps for the UK, from there you are good to go. there is no monthly service contract unless you want weather and traffic updates sent to your GPS device. I purchased mine for the same reason I will be living in london for the next six months.
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It says it comes with GPS and TV. However if you wanted the GPS you would need to buy a disc or something online for a hefty price that will enable the GPS. I personally have not been able to use the TV feature either.
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I use an iPod. Do not need a voice or data plan with it. I think you need to use a GPS program that has all the maps installed when you download the app. ie Magellan Roadmate.
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The Amber Alert GPS does require a service plan. The GPS operates off of cell towers, just like a phone. I did not find the service plan to be particularly cheap -- it costs $29.99/month. For $9.99/mo the device will do a more limited range of things. I believe the device will work with either AT&T or TMobile service plans. We purchased this device to use when our daughter skis. Because it uses cell phone technology, we had trouble with the device as AT&T doesn't have good service on the mountain. So, make sure you have good cell phone coverage if you want this device to work properly.
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I need recommendations for best and simplest to use GPS navigator. I need accurate mapping all over US, voice interactive, ways to find campgrounds, gasoline, laundromats, restaurants. What accessories are critical. How about warranty? Where is the best price?
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you don't need to have data service for gps work. this is stand alone gps, so no monthly charge for gps.
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Philip, I just experimented with it and it appears to have a stand alone GPS. What I did was kill the Google Maps app and turned off the wifi connection. Then I started the Google Maps app and had it "find me". It pinpointed my location without any network connectivity, leading me to believe it has a separate GPS part. Hope this helps.
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No, just get it interfaced to your laptop, start your software (Streets & Trips and DeLorme Topo North America both work for me) and it will find you. Even inside the house it found my location. This is much better than the GPS functionality in your cell phone. Well worth the price.
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It has GPS capability, but you need to buy an add on device. I don't have one, so not sure what it costs
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no. download FREE maps online via USB cable...don't pay for them!!! Even if you buy a GPS with a card slot, don't buy the SDcards...download 'em.
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While mine is current, only a month old, there are two ways to upgrade maps and firmware... there is an sd card slot and a usb slot. I think the correct process for updating maps and firmware is to use the sd card slot though. Hope that helps.. I like the unit and the gps is pretty good.
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You do not need a service. It works with the satellites. Turn it on and give it a few minutes to find the satellites and you will see your coordinates.
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>> F. Robinson says:>> I use this phone with T-Mobile, I have the pay as you go >> plan with unlimited data, So I couldn't tell you what they will bill you for.I have the vanilla prepaid plan. Does this phone require a data plan for the GPS to work?
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Hello friend, this team has the option to connect the gps and tv but you have to purchase an adapter that service satellite and hire.
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The Gps is very good. I'm not sure how to answer your questions other than it seems to work great and kowm how hug it is at all time.
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Unfortunately, GPS in this model is not available! But you can connect it optionally
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There is a GPS app available, I have not used it. It's a basic tablet, I mainly use for Facebook & online shopping.