Any Andriod pad is Linux based...for what that's worth. I can't see anyone getting a Linux distro to work on a pad since the hardware is typically very non-standard.
So, if cell phones have a GPS receiver in them, it's just a matter of including whatever chip provides that service in the pad circuitry...And that will be using satellite communication, bypassing cell technology and WIFI altogether. Hmmm. Interesting. Mike > On 06/24/2011 11:44 AM, Mike Copeland wrote: >> Anyone know if GPS functionality is possible with a pad device that only >> has WIFI connectivity? >> >> My understanding is that you have to have either 3GL or 4GL connection >> to get GPS. >> >> Thanks for any enlightenment! >> >> Mike Copeland >> Genesis Group Software >> > In order to get true GPS locations your device needs to be an actual GPS > receiver. My Droid X has that. When the GPS is not enabled (as in > phone without GPS) it does triangulation which is not very accurate > depending on tower location. > > I know nothing about the new pad devices although they interest me. I > would really like one that has Ubuntu on it. > > HTH > > Jeff > > --------------- > > Jeff Johnson > [email protected] > (623) 582-0323 > > www.san-dc.com > > > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[email protected] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
