How does it determine the distance since it doesn't have a GPS?
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it uses a small gyroscope in the band just like many of the fitness bands do. So it determines your distance by estimating your steps over time just like a pedometer. It is a fancy pedometer.
1627419
It has GPS and Wi-Fi on it. So it is possible to use it without Wi-Fi connection.
1719626
If you ordered without the gps logger you will not get GPS at all. The gps enabled device and non-gps enabled device are different.
549831
Its an automatic time setting clock. It should pick up on the location radio signal for the time. If not it has a manual function.
518646
The GPS feature provides Lat & Long coordinates as part of the video image along with a time stamp. You can't get directions or program a route. You've got to get the Garmin Nuvi for that feature. Hope this helps - GO PATS
1622740
No...it gives you that info automatically. You only point of you want to know the distance to a certain point in pro mode
958415
I believe it always needs a GPS signal to operate properly. My recollection is that the GPS antenna comes plugged in, inside of a cover on the unit. If the unit is by a window and has a good view of the sky, its possible it can consistently obtain GPS reception. If the unit is away from a window, the GPS antenna could be removed from the unit and there was a cable that can be used to connect the GPS antenna to the unit. The antenna could then be by the window for reception, while the unit itself is further away from the window.
1408406
It doesn't have GPS. You can't view the GPS via Bluetooth but you can hear the audio from your phone when using the navigation.
662834
Inside, a gps works shotty at best, this unit is no different. You could give it a try but the unit is supposed to have a view of the sky.Another problem you will find is the range, the directions say 200' away at a minimum and I have found that to be true.
887360
It has GPS, but most people found the software implementation to be seriously lacking. It takes a while to update your position. I've read that this has been fixed in the FroYo pre-release that was leaked, though, so it may be better once the official release hits in September.
256894
it's only for the flag. It's not electronic. There's a dial on it that measures the height of the flag and that determines the distance.
837616
no, the tracker provides exact coordinates of where it is, as long as the tracker is on him, it will show you an address, etc, but if you dont have access to a computer, you could use an app for your phone that shows the position of the tracker on it
643707
A GPS signal doesn't work well through opaque objects, regardless of the technology/application. If you were on an indoor track surrounded by a bunch of windows it might work decently well (similar to running in the woods) but if the track is especially short you are going to lose accuracy staying in such a small area.
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You hide this in a geocache, and it will send out a signal that can be picked up by another gps. So you don't actually have to find it, you could have It so when you get within 20-30 feet it automatically gives them new coordinates. It would work really well in a multi cache.
556648
There is a "Maps" app that comes installed. If you allow it to do so, (and you have Wi-Fi or a data connection) it will show you where you are and give directions to a destination. It doesn't actually give the GPS coordinates but there is an app for that too (I use "My Altitude").
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Outside your Forerunner will use the GPS and give you actual speeds and distances. Inside if you're on a treadmill or if you are on an inside track and your watch can't get a GPS signal, the foot pod will estimate your distance and speed pretty accurately. I'm not sure exactly how the algorithm that it uses calculates it but it uses cadence information that it gets from the accelerometer of the foot pod and your stride length to do the estimates. I think that I read that the more that you run/walk using the GPS and foot pod, the more accurate it gets.
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The TomTom utilizes an internal accelerometer to measure pace and distance indoors without the use of GPS. It does this by evaluating arm swing and cadence to determine pace. There is a really thorough product review for this particular unit at the following website: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/tomtom-cardio.html