If there happens to be a similar thread, feel free to point the way to it. That being said...

I admit, I haven't yet personally bought an n810. To be sure, I am interested, though I have a few concerns and conditions before I make an investment into them.

Where I personally work and live, there are life support machines nearby that are...rather sensitive to GPS-using devices. This is part of the reason there are legally no phones allowed to be activated within something a little under 1/4 mile distance from this location. Phones are likewise a concern. The problem is that I need a portable phone. Now, something like the n810 seems like the perfect phone for what I need, especially considering there's a wireless broadband connection in the area that will support the Skype function (Why this doesn't affect the machines, I don't know, and I'm not inclined to question serendipity).

And so, my real question is: How is it possible to completely deactivate the GPS on a n810 without affecting the phone's functions? This would be up to and including physically removing the chip from the phone, which is my honest preference. And no, I'm honestly not concerned about the warranty.

Any help would be most appreciated.