it can fit in the palm of your hand
No. You would need a separate GPS receiver and GPS software (i.e. TomTom) on your palm device to decipher the GPS receiver's signal into information you can use.
An American penny is round while GPS receiver chips are not circular in shape. They come in different sizes. There is actually a very small GPS receiver chip that is the size of a baby's fingernail. In comparison, that is smaller than a US penny.
There are several GPS receiver modules available on Amazon.com. The Globalsat BT-359 - GPS receiver module has excellent reviews and cheapest price for the quality. You can find a link here: http://www.amazon.com/Globalsat-BT-359-GPS-receiver-module/dp/B000GWGHOK
Yes, a GPS receiver will work in Jamaica.
For a Garmin Etrex GPS system, a receiver is not required. You can simply just buy a Garmin Etrex GPS and use it without having to buy any other accessories such as the receiver.
I believe nowadays that would be done with a GPS receiver. In other words, just go there with a GPS receiver, and read the coordinates the GPS receiver shows you.
It depends on what brand of gps you own, and the model fo the gps system which you have to purchase the receiver antenna for; each model will have different costs.
No, the AmbiCom GPS receiver requires a Windows PC to be operational. It is not compatible with other GPS devices.
-- latitude of the receiver -- longitude of the receiver -- elevation of the receiver -- the time
GPS receivers is the third component of the GPS system. These range from navigation systems found on planes and in cars to hand held devices now available. A receiver uses signals received from three or more satellites to determine the position of the user.
According to most reviews and ratings by customers and experts, a GPS receiver is a better buy than a GPS cradle. This is true not only for quality but for the price difference as well.
A Humminbird GPS receiver is a brand of GPS device and other things. Here is a link to their website if you would like to learn more. http://www.humminbird.com/