Note that the linked MSFT GPS unit is likely not one of the new  
generation receivers. You really want to get one like the SiRF III or  
equivalent. They're much more sensitive, faster to acquire lock, lower  
power consumption, etc.

-Pete

On Aug 28, 2008, at 6:22 PM, M. Adam Davis wrote:

> You can buy both MS Streets and Trips 2006 and a GPS receiver for  
> $40 today:
> http://www.compuvisor.com/mistandtr20w.html
>
> There are other similarly priced GPS usb receivers
> http://www.google.com/search?q=usb+gps - use the terms "GPS USB hockey
> puck" if you want the kind with a magnetic mount on a longish USB
> cable.
>
> -Adam
>
> On Thu, Aug 28, 2008 at 2:27 PM, Funny NYPD <funnynypd@yahoo.com>  
> wrote:
>> Curious if there are some alternative (cheaper) version of GPS  
>> modules available for Microsoft street and trip software? A USB  
>> version would be better than the Serial port version since most of  
>> today's laptop only got USB ports.
>>
>> Funny N.
>> Au Group Electronics, New Bedford, MA, http://www.AuElectronics.com
>>
>>
>>
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