GPS on Tap 11

[quentiocimo]

Hi, how do I access the inbuilt GPS on the Tap11, if indeed it has one. I can't get a definitive answer to whether it has a built in GPS or not,. I'm not sure if the Vaio Tap11 is a tablet or pc so I've posted on both forums. 

kind regards

Q

[takrzem]

According to various sites, for example:

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Sony-Vaio-Tap-11,Microsoft-Surface-Pro/phones/8146,7190

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/laptops/384457/sony-vaio-tap-11 (<- see comments below on the first page)

It does have GPS fitted.

The easiest to check would be (most likely) to open Windows Device Manager and look for its presence there. Alternatively, to download software that utilises GPS coordinates in the real time and see if it can find it.

[quentiocimo · Accepted solution]

Thanks takrzem, I've spoken to Sony Sales who tell me there isn't one fitted, but Sony Customer Support tell me there is one fitted! I'm not too good on computers but I've found Device manager as you suggested & under sensors it lists: HID Sensor Collection, Simple Device Orientation Sensor, Windows Location Provider. I have downloaded GPS Satellite App  but that fails to find any satellites, so I'm thinking there isn't GPS installed.

best wishes q