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M4400 & built in GPS

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by david714, Sep 2, 2008.

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Hi, can anyone comment on the built in GPS that comes as part of the mobile broadband option? This is available on the E6500 and M4400 laptops, but I can't find any detailed information on it. Is this a regular GPS chip like in a garmin handheld or does it use cell phone tower triangulaiton? On the dell web site it states that a boradband service plan is not needed to use the GPS, does that mean it will work in an area where there is no cell phone service?

I am thinking about getting the M4400 w/GPS and I was hoping I could use the GPS with my Microsoft streets and trips software. I'd love to hear form owners who have this option.

thanks
David

david714, Sep 2, 2008

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