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There are some new GPS features that are now available for use with Sprint Mobile Broadband cards on your laptop. If you already needed a Broadband Card to access the internet anywhere, now you have a great added feature that does not cost a penny extra.

Most everyone knows what GPS is, but what can it actually do for you? Quite a bit, as you will see.

Equipment needed: Just a Sierra Air Card 595, 597E Express Card, or the 595U USB card and a $59.99 Unlimited data plan from Sprint. After installing the latest connection manager downloaded from Sprint and installing the card into the laptop, you are now ready to go.

Now, anytime you would like to use the GPS feature, simply have the connection manager open and click on the GPS tab. Upon opening the GPS tab, you will see a drop down menu. This includes your Latitude and Longitude, and Altitude readings.

Searching the Map

Under this, you will see several icons for Restaurant, Banks, Hotels, and Gas Stations. All you need to do is click on the icon and you will instantly open a map. In the center of the map, you will see your exact location. Then, if you select restaurant for example, all the nearest restaurants will pop up on the map with a push pin. By clicking on the push pin, you will see details about that restaurant, including exact address, phone numbers, and web site addresses. Now you will have real-time access to all the local info you need. Additionally, if you want to search for something else, simply click on the Search icon. You can search for any type of business or attraction.

Real Time Traffic

This feature can save you lots of time and trouble. By simply clicking on the Traffic button, all the highways will become color coded with Green, Yellow, and Red. Green represents open highways and little traffic, where Red means speeds of less than 25 MPH. If there are any accidents, a caution icon will pop up at the exact location of the incident, so you can avoid the area. Just don't use these GPS features if while you are driving. You don't want a caution icon over your location.

Driving Directions

Have you ever wanted to know the best route from point A to point B? Many people are familiar with online maps. This is very similar, but with a nice twist. Now, you can see yourself move in real-time as you follow the best route outlined by the map.

If you already own a GPS enabled Mobile Broadband Card from Sprint, be sure to take advantage of these great new features that will make your life easier and more fun. Happy Travels.

Steve Sasman is the owner of http://www.MoreMobileInternet.com This site is full of all the latest Mobile Internet information. More Mobile Internet also carries Mobile Routers, Antennas, Amplifiers and other accessories to make the technology work even better.