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Old 04-12-2007, 09:29 PM   #119
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Quote: Originally Posted by timot_one View Post


I'd be surprised if the OEM navi used gyroscopes and speed sensor integration since most GPS systems use satellite triangulation to figure out all that gobbledygook.

I am only telling you what I remember my honda etm said, but I don't know for sure. I think the primary information source is gps, but secondarily I believe it uses these sensors when signal is lost.

Still, I'd think you could get more out of a car pc. But I think its up to the owner.
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