GPS using Laptop

[Martin]

What do I need to use my laptop as a GPS mapping system. What do I
need to plug into a usb port that determines current location and
indicates that on some displayed map?

Does any web site explain this subject?

[John Weiss]

"Martin" <mail...@gmail.com> wrote...

> What do I need to use my laptop as a GPS mapping system. What do I
> need to plug into a usb port that determines current location and
> indicates that on some displayed map?

You will need a GPS receiver with output via USB port, and an appropriate
mapping app for the laptop. The app would be likely packaged with a
purpose-built receiver. Try Google...

[Rod Speed]

Martin <mail...@gmail.com> wrote:

> What do I need to use my laptop as a GPS mapping system.

Some software that can do that and a device that can get the GPS data.

> What do I need to plug into a usb port that determines
> current location and indicates that on some displayed map?

A GPS device. Its generally better to connect it to the laptop using bluetooth.

> Does any web site explain this subject?

Probably.

[rick++]

On Jun 22, 6:32 pm, Martin <mailbo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> What do I need to use my laptop as a GPS mapping system. What do I
> need to plug into a usb port that determines current location and
> indicates that on some displayed map?

A few computers have GPS devices in them already. This includes
the iPhones and iTouches to be sold in July.

[Mike Copeland]

I own a Delorme unit which consists of a cd and USB antenna. It costs
under $100.00. I use it extensively and love it.

[DLC]

I use Microsoft Streets and Trips, Magellan Explorist 210 GPS, and a
Dell D400 laptop.

It works well. The larger screen size is great; if you can find a way
to fit it to your vehicle.

I use a 12 volt power supply for the laptop and the GPS draws power thru
the USB port.

I already had all of these components so no additional cost were incurred.