http://s1.guide-images.ifixit.com/igi/XKaFxpO1moybnfat.large


OK so judging from the above picture you guys might be right. I say _MIGHT_ be.


Couple of things...
Why is it I have always had this conception that aGPS was Cell tower (triangulation) GPS
only ?

And is there any actual data showing that this "infineon" GPS
transceiver chip is " active " ? For instance we know the FM radio portion isn't active .
Who is to say --this GPS chip is active ?



To many variables. But yes on certain points I think you guys MIGHT
be right on.


A actual close up picture of the chip would help. And one things IS for certain , this isn't no SurfStar III .



Regards,
@XDS

@jon @pheonix @jK

I really don't think the iPhone 3G or even the 3GS has a sat GPS chip in it.

And to the best of my knowledge aGPS (assisted GPS) is only cell tower triangulation. I could be wrong about that one.

Specs please.

Anyways , If it does , please point me to the specs and i'll pick one up sooner rather than later.


All talk and no data.

I think you should watch the demo.




PS: I think EVERYONE should watch the demo , this is a GPS extension (That works off of the actual GPS satellites) , Not cell towers.

This is assisting the iPhones already available Triangular aGPS ability. Making it much more powerful.

The hope is that they will release a API or hand it off to a team that actually can mold it into something more.

I would like to actually see the MSDrct service in the upcoming zune HD, rumor has it , it already has the hardware necessary for it.

@gfar

Its actually still around mate, and you can still purchase a subscription , either 10 bucks a month or a measly 50 bucks a year.

Maybe soon they will have a lifetime certificate (guaranteed for 6 years) available for the watches as well.

People might think the service is a little out of touch, but I personally think its excellent, who the frig wants to lug around a phone the rest of their life ? , Ever hear of radiation ? Or brain cancer ? or What if i loose my phone ? , I don't have to worry about jack shit with the service. cmon MS open up this baby with a API !

@Ridgecity Yeah god forbid you couldn't afford about 40cents a day.

Wt...

That watch doesn't operate off of anykind of wireless technology ? , If you call IR wireless technology. I think you need to readup son.

@olpmcg That is because the Keys that are sent to the watches are designed to last atleast 6months - a year (which will only give you access to the channels you have already setup) even if you cancel your service, however their are 2 separate keys for outlook that will stop working after only about a month.

Have fun trying to get threw airport security with that monster stuck to your wrist.

Same here and I have a n6hr i that I haven't setup yet , but plan to for my son so i can send him messages while he's away on business , he loves the workout features and loves the outlook features even more.