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Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« on: Dec 31st, 2004, 11:25pm » |
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Ok, family, I need some advice. Over Christmas I used my nephew's GMC Yukon Denali, with built in GPS. I drove it from here (NC) to Massachusetts and back. While in Massachusetts, I went up to New Hampshire. I used the GPS every where I went. It was the most amazing device. I am VERY impressed. So much so that I have decided to buy one to put in my vehicle. I need one, as I am on the road all over this state, and am constantly trying to find out how to get from one point to the next.
My question is, which do I buy? What do I look for? I am guessing that I should end up paying around $600.00 to $700.00.
I want it to have the most detailed maps as possible. I want readily upgradeable maps. I want the largest screen possible. I want voice commands. I would like choice or routes: fastest; shortest; alternate. I am not sure if I want a touch screen or not.
What advise can any of you give? There must be some in the family that know these things.
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Chuck
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Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« Reply #1 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 4:15am » |
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Hi,
First: Happy New year mate.
About the GPS, you can go two ways; you can buy a car-GPS which installs into your car and remains there or you can buy a portable one.
I prefer the portable ones, you can have them in a PDA or a stand alone version. I've seen one here with touch screen that works realy great. Just install a bracket in the car and you can take it with you, wherever you go. (tom tom navigator. ( i dont know what's available in US)
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Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« Reply #2 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 8:13am » |
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How are you going to find your way to the store to get one?
I have one of these duct taped to the dash of the Jeep.
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Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« Reply #3 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 11:36am » |
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Chuck....
Buy a handheld GPS, hook it into your laptop and run Delorme Street Atlas USA.......couple hundred bucks and you are in business......
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Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« Reply #4 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 11:40am » |
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on Jan 1st, 2005, 11:36am, Racer1_NC wrote:Chuck....
Buy a handheld GPS, hook it into your laptop and run Delorme Street Atlas USA.......couple hundred bucks and you are in business......
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Thanks Bill...
I actually want to get one for myself. Now I have a better idea which way to go. 
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Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« Reply #6 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 12:35pm » |
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$600-700 Bucks??????? Dayumm man. Find a woman, and give her the atlas. She will talk to ya, and get ya where ya wanna be. She probally wont break apart when ya hit a bump, freeze, or become overheated. Hell, for 600 bucks, ya could find 3 women. Would be a good thing if they all get along well.
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Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« Reply #7 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 2:59pm » |
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Never thought much about using one in a car. I have had good luck with the Trimble Corp. GPS nav stuff for the boat.
They have some handheld units that might be of interest.
http://www.trimble.com
The laptop solution might be better for you though.
YMMV
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« Reply #8 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 3:23pm » |
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Here you go Chuck. This one I got from a guy named Ralph who told me he used it in his 1931 Packard. The old ones are better built too:
How's the noggin, Charles?
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Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« Reply #9 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 4:29pm » |
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This is the link to the manufacturer of the model of GPS we use.
http://www.garmin.com/
The in-car models are great, but if you are interested in a sport that uses GPS to treasure hunt, a handheld model is needed.
www.geocaching.com/
Check out the sites and figure out how much your going to use it and for what. You can probably get a model that will mount on your dash and be portable...
Plus, if you go for a walk/hike and get hopelessly lost, you can backtrack out of there and not look like a total idiot 
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Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« Reply #10 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 5:06pm » |
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Dave says go for a Univesal one... Garmon (sp?) portable gps... you can put it in your car, boathttp://www.gpsexplorer.com/Garmin-StreetPilot-III-Deluxe-P245.aspx He loved this one... let us know what ya think OH and CHUCKLES.......... We are from MA next time you are in the hood call us up!!!! ree
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Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
« Reply #11 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 5:14pm » |
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« Reply #12 on: Jan 1st, 2005, 5:35pm » |
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In my Jeep, I use the Garmin eMap. I have it on a RAM mount, and it plugs into a 12V adapter. When I'm not in the Jeep, I slip it into my coat pocket and take it with me. (I don't ever leave high-dollar items in my Jeep)
If you want the big one with voice commands, color screen, and all the gizmos, adjust your budget to around $1,000-$1,500, depending on the model and installation.
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