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Old 09 August 2004, 08:37 PM
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I'm looking to buy a cheap used laptop (around £100 - £150 on ebay) to use as sat nav. I've heard the part can be added to any laptop to use it as this - the question i'm asking is - would i need a mobile phone connected (does the sat nav need internet connection?)

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Old 09 August 2004, 08:50 PM
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No, you just need a serial or usb GPS mouse
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Old 09 August 2004, 09:19 PM
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Well if you ever need a serial GPS receiver, let me know i have one that i want to sell.
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You're going to need some software as well.
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Old 10 August 2004, 09:22 PM
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so - laptop, software, serial gps reciever and thats it?

how much do you want for your reciever Charlie?
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What about £45 incl postage?
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