Sanyo Updating Entry Level Model For Sprint
Built-in GPS navigation?
Otherwise, what would be so special about the GPS capability on this phone that hasn't been on every other phone for the past few years that would make Sprint brag about its GPS capability?
so, to answer the question concerning avoiding additional costs, i would lean towards no.
as for the second question concerning what sets the GPS...
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Here is the blog entry:
I decided to test the out of network GPS performance of the new Sanyo 7050 at Canyon Lake, Arizona using the Trimble Outdoors Java application. Canyon Lake is located in the middle of the rugged Superstition Wilderness and there is not even a hint of cellular coverage from any carrier. GPS acquisition from power off was generally 3 to 5 minutes as compared to 1-2 minutes with conventional GPS equipment. The GPS track performance was very good. Note the GPS tracks collected from speed r...
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River_City_Ransom said:
for the phone to be able to use GPS, it will need a data connection.
To be able to use LBS, yes; for GPS, (such as E-911,) no.
mobile phons typically use A-GPS.
CDMA mobile phones, yes.
that is, since the phone doesnt have a direct connection to the satellites
False.
, it needs the carriers assistance with attaining gepositioning information.
True.
in order to make a data connection with Sprint, the network requires the phone to authenticate through use of a Vision Username & Password. and anytime the device connects with the Vision Username (regardless of what for, be it web brows...
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