Re: GPS
- From: "Brad Leyden" <bradleyden@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006 14:03:17 +1000
I wouldn't argue there.
BTW anyone wanting waypoints, maps, or info about PNG give send a mail. We
have the best diving in the world (war wrecks too) and 50kg yellowfin caught
within sight of the town. We lost a marlin 2 weeks ago 2km from harbour. I
posted some waypoints in binaries, the tracks are larger but entertaining to
look at. 500Km (300 miles) of highway takes 12 hours, not to mention the
altitude changes.
Oh, to be able to go to the store and buy a half descent mapping system.
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"Sven" <sejohannsen@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Not saying it can't be done, but look at what you are putting up with.
Waterproof cases, spare batteries, map scanning, calibration, etc. You can
have mapquest generate turn by turn instructions and save them as a file,
or maybe even draw on your bitmap map, but you aren't going to get voice
prompts off of that. I'm just saying there is a level of geekiness and
fussing that not everyone wants to put up with. Your Otter box and extra
battery probably even cost you close to what a basic eTrex costs. I feel
for you trying to get commercial Nav products for your area, but for those
of use with wider options...we have options. The OP needs to decide, what
level is right for him.
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"Brad Leyden" <bradleyden@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I use mine for navigation to fishing/diving spots, plotting potholes, as
well as keeping an eye on where the company vehicle has been when it is
meant to be just going to the bank. The best thing about my setup is with
a paper map (I use the pages from the phone book) you can scan and use the
maps for almost any place you have a few waypoints for. Those you don't
have a waypoint for you can google earth and add some. Try getting a
street level map for the place in the sig from Garmin or even better
Tom-Tom. I don't have turn by turn instructions but I can add them later.
An Otter case and a spare extended battery and I'm set. I then have the
advantage of a book reader MP3 player etc.. in case I need it. having a
way to clear my camera card when it gets full is a bonus.
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Brad Leyden
6° 43.5816' S 146° 59.3097' E WGS84
Trying to find a 1st world answer to a 3rd world problem aint easy.
Trying to find a 3rd world answer to a 1st world problem isn't a walk in
the park either.
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"Sven" <sejohannsen@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Everyone assumes auto navigation. What are you going to use the GPS for?
If you are going backpacking, get an eTrex or something like that, it's
rugged, waterproof and lasts longer.
If it is the car nav stuff, is money no object? If so, then get a
dedicated unit. They are generally easier to use, and more reliable (not
prone to memory shortages, lockups). Is this just for you, or are other
less techie folks going to use it? Some even have batteries so you can
take then from the car and walk a bit with them. Note though that you
have about 50-75% of a dedicated unit already spent. You have a
processor, user interface, sound system, already. All you need is the
application and a receiver. That can be $100 - $200 as compared with
$500 - $900 for a dedicated car nav system.
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"Barnabas Collins" <BarnabasCollinsonSF@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Anyone here have GPS?
Would I be better off getting a stand alone style GPS
or getting a GPS that works with my Ipaq?
What are the advantages/disadvantages of both?
Also the Ipaq version how much memory does it use?
I have an Ipaq 2495 but am running low on memory.
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