Please Clarify Xoom GPS

[MatthewSchenker]

Wouldn't use of a separate BT-enabled sat tracker to supply postioning data to Google Maps eliminate the need for either a data plan or Wifi?

I wish I knew!

I'm just trying to make sure I understand the basics here. But any new information would help.

Thanks,
Matthew

 

[Vudumedic]

Wouldn't use of a separate BT-enabled sat tracker to supply postioning data to Google Maps eliminate the need for either a data plan or Wifi?

The need for data is to get the map info from Google as you go. The wifi unit has a stand alone GPS chip on board already. I believe that he word is either the newest or an up coming version of Google maps/navigation is going to allow for local caching of map data which would in theory eliminate the need for data. For no though you need a connection to see where it is on the map.

 

[Bait Caster]

GPS

With my xoom wifi I can enter a destination with google navigation and it will give turn by turn and maps as long as I don't turn it off. If I turn it off and on without an internet connection the maps are gone. I bought copilot Live for $4.99 from android market and it downloads maps to the micro sd card. Now I have gps turn by turn and maps with or without internet connection. Just make sure you have a memory card in when you purchase the copilot live app. Good Luck