However, for the purpose of this long-form article—and to satisfy the specific user intent behind this search—we will investigate the most likely scenario: The closest historical artifact is the Microsoft Streets & Trips GPS Locator , specifically the Microsoft GPS-168 (or a variant like the Pharos GPS-168, which was commonly bundled with Microsoft software).
Requires a clear view of the sky (often needs to be near a window). microsoft navigation gps 168 model 1372
However, after checking available records, this exact model number combination does not appear in standard Microsoft product catalogs or major GPS archives. It’s possible there’s a mix-up with the brand, model number, or that this was a very obscure OEM device (perhaps from the early 2000s, when Microsoft licensed its mapping software to third-party hardware makers). However, for the purpose of this long-form article—and
Setting up the GPS 168 today is an exercise in retro-computing. It’s possible there’s a mix-up with the brand,
Based on the u-blox 5 series (discontinued) or similar high-sensitivity GPS chipsets of that era. Connectivity: USB Type-A interface.