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funeralcrasher ([personal profile] funeralcrasher) wrote2008-06-03 08:54 am

In-car GPS

Do automotive GPS receivers require a monthly service plan to work?

[identity profile] aesthetic.livejournal.com 2008-06-03 12:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I know the ones that are in-dash typically use new DVDs every couple of years for updates. I imagine the portable ones connect to PCs in similar fashion. Alas? No - they do not.

HOWEVER - I know such as in the instance of a car I'm about to purchase, you can buy extra service (such as on-the-road traffic updates through XM that integrates with the GPS)...

[identity profile] imrygels-ho.livejournal.com 2008-06-03 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)
i believe it's dependent on what type and brand you purchase.