Please explain GPS to me...

[||girlyQ||]

First off, let me say I know nothing about how GPS software and hardware work. But I want to.

I have a Q9m, along with the Windows Live Search application. I went through and set my gps location to on (start>settings>phone settings>network>gps location on).

So how do I enable WLS to see my location without paying VZW $10/mo for VZnavigator?

Does the 9m even have the hardware necessary to get the GPS working with WLS? From what I've read, the 9c has it, and that the only difference between the two is the software (and colors).

[magicman08]

googlemaps, windows livesearch?

[||girlyQ||]

Originally Posted by magicman08

googlemaps, windows livesearch?

Yes, as I said I have wls. I just don't know how to get it to work.

[magicman08]

i think google maps is the best bet......

what are u trying to do? follow someone? or why would u wanna see where u are?

[PacoJr67]

The Q9m has the same hardware as the Q9c. I think that maybe it was deactivated (or not implemented)

[TreeFrog]

you still need a bluetooth external gps unit with a 9m...

[||girlyQ||]

Originally Posted by magicman08

i think google maps is the best bet......

what are u trying to do? follow someone? or why would u wanna see where u are?

I would want to see where I am when I'm in a location that I'm unfamiliar with and need directions to get to a specific location. I thought that was the whole point of having GPS.

[||girlyQ||]

Originally Posted by TreeFrog

you still need a bluetooth external gps unit with a 9m...

Do you need one with a 9c then also?

[magicman08]

i don't own a q9m, i was jus trying to help, but u will not get turn by turn talking directions unless u pay....or do it illegally

[||girlyQ||]

Utilizing GPS with WLS or googlemaps is illegal? I don't necessarily need the directions to be spoken.