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(Message started by: ClusterChuck on Dec 31^st, 2004, 11:25pm)

Title: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by ClusterChuck on Dec 31^st, 2004, 11:25pm

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.

Thanks
Chuck

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Ronny on Jan 1^st, 2005, 4:15am

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)

http://www.tomtom.com/lib/img/prodimages/go_01.jpg

Ronny.

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by don on Jan 1^st, 2005, 8:13am

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.

http://www.brassbinnacle.com/Merchant2/StanleyLondon/STL-35a-th.jpg

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 1^st, 2005, 11:36am

Chuck....

Buy a handheld GPS, hook it into your laptop and run Delorme Street Atlas USA.......couple hundred bucks and you are in business......

Bill

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Langa on Jan 1^st, 2005, 11:40am

on 01/01/05 at 11:36:40, 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......

Bill

Thanks Bill...

I actually want to get one for myself. Now I have a better idea which way to go. :)

Langa

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Racer1_NC on Jan 1^st, 2005, 11:46am

Take a look at this......

http://www.delorme.com/earthmate/configlaptop_info.asp

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Biker on Jan 1^st, 2005, 12:35pm

$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.

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Kirk on Jan 1^st, 2005, 2:59pm

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

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Charlie on Jan 1^st, 2005, 3:23pm

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:

http://www.freshtracksmaps.com/com-9076.jpg

How's the noggin, Charles?

Charlie

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by high_commander on Jan 1^st, 2005, 4:29pm

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 [smiley=confused2.gif]

Danielle

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Ree on Jan 1^st, 2005, 5:06pm

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

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Sean_C on Jan 1^st, 2005, 5:14pm

Ya rat bastard, next time your in the neighborhood come on over. We gots plenty of sheep up here for everybody ;;D

Sean......................... ;;D

Title: Re: Automotive GPS Advice (non CH)
Post by Jeepgun on Jan 1^st, 2005, 5:35pm

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.

-Frank