RE: GPS WAS Locations, an idea.

[Mike Griffiths <mike@xxxxxxx>]

 

1. Simple (cheap) unit - no map but can hook up to laptop (Phil's Solution) or Epod
[Mike Griffiths] The amount of leads and Batteries makes this system interesting!! Useful if you're Off roading getting out of the car, I used it with great success following Offa's Dyke with a film crew

 

2. Integrated basemap - How good is the base map? would it be any use in the car by itself?
[Mike Griffiths] Only if you don't mind driving into lorries I used it once then went and bought a Carin system

3. Downloadable maps - (Expensive, also need map CD-ROMs & memory) no need for laptop though.
 

4. Sony streetmate - £180 at www.gpsw.co.uk ( thanks for the link Steve) - still need laptop but more of  a "sat-nav" solution.

 

I think No.1 is the best solution but I would like to hear anyone else's experiences.

 

Ta

Mark Hopley

N53:25:42 W2:18:31 WGS84

I have an eTrex Legend, the one with a map display, it comes with a
European basemap on it.  I've been very pleased with it.

Check out - www.gpsw.co.uk - The GPS Warehouse, overnight delivery, I've
used them a couple of times and service is very good.

Steve



                                                                                                                                      
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Phil, why did you choose the Etrex?
Does Anyone else have any recommendations for a GPS unit?

Regards
Mark Hopley

----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Harris" <phillip.harris.1@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 6:41 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Locations, an idea.


>
> Erm ... do I keep quiet or do I remind you I'm a complete convert to
using
> Autoroute 2001 on the laptop in the car with an eTrex GPS receiver? [For
a
> while I had several units here whilst I worked out which was appropriate
for
> my needs.] I even went and bought not only the cigarette lighter
> power/serial cable for it but also the cigarette lighter PSU for the
laptop
> too. (And then a four way 12v distribution block as there is only one
> lighter socket in mine or SWMBOs cars!)
>
> SWMBO loves it ... admits that she couldn't use it to drive by (but then
> again if we drive anywhere further than 10 miles she has me drive anyway
as
> she hates driving) but happily has the laptop down by her feet whilst
we're
> going places. She pulls it out and has a go with it whenever I ask her
to.
> [*fnarr fnarr*]
>




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