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Offline Zenelia

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Gps Navigation System
« on: September 22, 2008, 08:25:07 pm »
Which Of The Following Features Would You Recommend If I Plan To Use My Gps System Primarily While Driving?

Auto rerouting, entertainment features, compass and altimeter or multi-modal navigation? Which 1?

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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2008, 08:34:57 pm »
Whichever One Works Best For You, Perhaps?  Just An Idea.  I'm No Expert Or Anything. 
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2008, 08:42:49 pm »
Not only its got a compass you can also crack nuts.



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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2008, 09:02:15 pm »
Quote from: Zenelia on September 22, 2008, 08:25:07 pm
Which Of The Following Features Would You Recommend If I Plan To Use My Gps System Primarily While Driving?

Auto rerouting, entertainment features, compass and altimeter or multi-modal navigation? Which 1?



Just the first one, and even the most basic models do this pretty well.  You don't need entertainment features, will probably make you crash.
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2008, 11:23:27 pm »
get a map ?  :P
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2008, 12:15:35 am »
Auto rerouting is very important and useful.

Also, a model which will tell you the name of the street/road you need to turn on is very useful. This is much better than "turn right in 40m" which is not very useful in the city.

I have a Garmin Nuvi 350 which is perfect for me. The screen is 3.5" which is smaller than most 4.3" that systems have now. For me this is great for travel as I rent vehicles when I am out of province on business.
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2008, 12:19:33 am »
Naming streets and roads is good...

BUT

It's annoying when:

"Keep right in 100m followed by a keep left, exit 401 dash SW dash (blah blah) dash (blah blah) dash..."  ::)

W/e you get... DON'T get the cheapest one...
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2008, 12:49:04 am »
Quote from: vdk on September 23, 2008, 12:19:33 am
Naming streets and roads is good...

BUT

It's annoying when:

"Keep right in 100m followed by a keep left, exit 401 dash SW dash (blah blah) dash (blah blah) dash..."  ::)

W/e you get... DON'T get the cheapest one...

True! This is why I keep the volume off my GPS most of the time now. When I need to know which direction my next turn if I can always hit the bottom right of the screen to see what direction my next turn will be. This is very handy when driving in Toronto, Ottawa, and other larger cities where the traffic can be a bit heavy.
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2008, 08:03:53 pm »
....that's Not HEAVY that's just Ms BRIDGE................. :hide: :run:  Ooops turn LEFT and vamoose in 100 metres........
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2008, 08:11:54 pm »
Quote from: safristi on September 23, 2008, 08:03:53 pm
....that's Not HEAVY that's just Ms BRIDGE................. :hide: :run:  Ooops turn LEFT and vamoose in 100 metres........

The Ms Bridge has a very attractive and supple construction.  I would suggest a harness, lest you be tossed off.   :)
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2008, 09:55:13 pm »
..BOB's yer Uncle ......tossed off ..is a term of endearment.... :shuffle:.....Signed Willy Wonka!!!,,,"i hef reache-d my...mmmMMM mmm Yyyy ayyyy ayyye ayyye destination !!!!" :fall: :drool:
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2008, 06:06:54 am »
Auto-rerouting (available in almost every new unit nowadays) and secondly text to speech (speaks street names) is a must have for a new unit.

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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2008, 10:21:00 pm »
Are you Tom, err Tom?
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2008, 08:48:55 pm »
hi,
           In my opinion, the multi-modal navigation system is an important part during the use of gos system.

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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #14 on: September 30, 2008, 08:50:58 pm »
Quote from: tomgreag on September 30, 2008, 08:48:55 pm
hi,
           In my opinion, the multi-modal navigation system is an important part during the use of gos system.

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TomTom, at least spell GPS correctly FFS.  :stfu:
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2008, 08:56:55 pm »
What do you guys think of the Harmann Kardon GPS..it's for sale at Costco for $179.
Good deal or not?
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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2008, 09:03:47 pm »
Quote from: Just Bob on September 30, 2008, 08:50:58 pm
TomTom, at least spell GPS correctly FFS.  :stfu:

 :rofl2: :rofl2: :rofl2:

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Re: Gps Navigation System
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2008, 12:19:44 am »
Quote from: TB on September 30, 2008, 08:56:55 pm
What do you guys think of the Harmann Kardon GPS..it's for sale at Costco for $179.
Good deal or not?

They make great audio systems..  ;D
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