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How to find manufacturers and technical product information?

I’m creating a product that needs a GPS, so I’m wondering how and where I can get one. I want to know:

Answer 12659

The best way to do this is via Alibaba.

You can place requests for free and you’ll get quotes from multiple manufacturers.

Then, you can chat with them on Skype, and get all the technical info you need.

Answer 12557

Good, both. Software and hardware can be implemented for GPS. However, you commented that the application is a clock. For reasons of ease, cost, ergonomics and design, I would recommend a software implementation. I do not know what kind of architecture, but if your clock runs something like Android it’s pretty easy and cheap to implement


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