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GPS

GPS

GPS stands for global positioning system and is now found in most cell phones and is also available in dedicated handheld units. The major manufacturers of GPS systems are Garmin, TomTom, and Magellan.

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  1. What is the best kind of GPS?

    It depends on what you want, and your price range. For an aut...

  2. What does 'GPS Simulator' do for a Garmin?

    GPS Simulators for Garmin provide a fly-over simulation that ...

  3. What do all the symbols mean on my TomTom 125 GPS?

    There are many different symbols included with the Tom Tom I'...

  4. How might GPS technology be beneficial when used in airplanes and ships?

    GPS is a great technology. It allows planes and ships to navi...

  5. What is the best gps app for iphone 4?

    The best GPS application currently for the iPhone 4 is found ...

  1. How high is the GPS satellite?

    The satellites orbit the earth with a speed of 3.9 km per sec...

  2. What is the best gps app for iphone 4?

    The best GPS application currently for the iPhone 4 is found ...

  3. Who invented GPS?

    GPS or the was invented by the U.S. Department of Defense and...

  4. How does a gps work?

    Global Positioning System satellites transmit signals to equi...

  5. How do you turn off tracking on a gps?

    One way to become invisible to your trackers is to buy the GP...

  1. Does a GPS know every road?

    GPS units don't always know every road, no. Maps on GPS devic...

  2. Do all Verizon phones have GPS locaters?

    Samsung SCH-u340 is by verizon and it is the only phone they ...

  3. Why doesn't my Garmin Nuvi GPS work?

    There could be a variety of reasons your Garmin Nuvi GPS isn'...

  4. Would a GPS devise be considered a computer?

    A GPS navigation device is any device that receives Global Po...

  5. What are the range of costs for a GPS?

    The cheapest GPS unit sells for around $60 and the most expen...

Top Questions Asked on ChaCha Mobile for GPS

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  1. How much data does the GPS on a phone take?

    Just maps (sans navigation, sans streetview) uses less than 2...

  2. How many gps satellites are there?

    There are 30 GPS satellites called Navstar. Another 22 have b...

  3. What is the best GPS there is?

    The general opinion is that the Garmin Nuvi 1690 is the best ...

  4. Can a GPS system be tracked?

    No, a GPD it just reads a satellite so it know where your loc...

  5. How might GPS technology be beneficial when used in airplanes and ships?

    GPS is a great technology. It allows planes and ships to navi...

  1. What is the average price of a garmin gps?

    The price of a Garmin GPS ranges from $100 - $600 depending o...

  2. How does a gps work?

    Global Positioning System satellites transmit signals to equi...

  3. How much data does the GPS on a phone take?

    Just maps (sans navigation, sans streetview) uses less than 2...

  4. Can a GPS system be tracked?

    No, a GPD it just reads a satellite so it know where your loc...

  5. How many gps satellites are there?

    There are 30 GPS satellites called Navstar. Another 22 have b...

  1. Can a GPS system be tracked?

    No, a GPD it just reads a satellite so it know where your loc...

  2. How might GPS technology be beneficial when used in airplanes and ships?

    GPS is a great technology. It allows planes and ships to navi...

  3. How do I report a stolen gps?

    You should call Garmin and report stolen with the serial numb...

  4. Can the police track stolen GPS?

    GPS units do not have a tracking device because location and ...

  5. Will a gps drain my car battery?

    As long as you don't let it sit plugged in in your car for da...

About GPS

GPS, or Global Positioning Systems, are navigation devices that provide location and time information at all times, from Earth. As long as there is an unobstructed line of sight to a GPS satellite, GPS information is free to anyone with at GPS receiver. More and more devices, including cell phones, are starting to include GPS.

GPS was created by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1973 and was based on 24 satellites. The goal was to enhance and simplify navigation aids. Originally the U.S. Military restricted use of GPS and allowed it to be used only by the military. After Korean Airlines flight 007 was shot down in 1983 when it strayed into Russian airspace, killing 269 people, President Ronald Reagan made GPS freely available for use by civilians. An effort began to enlarge the system of satellites , the first of which was launched in 1989. The 24th satellite was launched in 1994.

As mobile devices become more prevalent, more and more people expect GPS to be a standard enhancement to their devices. Many automobile companies compete to provide a superior GPS product, even hiring sexy actresses to provide the voices for the talking component of GPS devices that give directions.

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LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 10: Tagg The Pet Tracker on display at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center January 10, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 13 and is expected to feature 2,700 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 140,000 attendees. The tracker uses a GPS to help located your pet.

LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: The Cobra JoyRide car charger by Cobra Electronics is displayed during a press event at The Venetian for the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 8, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The JoyRide works with Android phones and can automatically trigger preset phone functions like enabling GPS or disabling Wi-Fi with the press of a single button. It will be available for USD 39 in the second quarter of 2012. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs from January 10-13 and is expected to feature 2,700 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 140,000 attendees.

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