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Old May 10th, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Hi, We are coming to London and Paris for two weeks. I want to purchase a GPS that will worki on the underground. Meaning it will tell us what stop to get off at. Ever heard of this?
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Old May 10th, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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This is not possible.
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Old May 10th, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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The system is called AGPS and is available on many WCDMA phones. When the satellites aren't available it locates your position using data from the next 2 (better 3) mobile phone transmitters. It's not very accurate in the subway, but it works. I wouldn't rely on it ;-)
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Old May 10th, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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I didn't want to go down this road, but Logos is right, it is possible, but not with just a GPS receiver.

Just look at the map in the tube or metro - then look at the sign in the station - then hop out!
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Old May 10th, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Why do you need GPS on the subway?
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Old May 11th, 2007 | 03:59 AM
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Thanks for the posts. So we dont get of at the wrong stop. My mother is very concerned.
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Old May 11th, 2007 | 04:01 AM
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I stand corrrected. I just spoke to her, she wants it to tell her what subway to get on for each destination.
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