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I use the Garmin 12XL with a connector to the
laptop & Autoroute2000 when driving.
12XL with a handle bar bracket when out
cycling
(download the data to PC afterwards)
12XL in pocket / rucksac when out hiking
(download
data to PC afterwards)
I find when driving that it is a 'reasonable'
configuration (can see next turn off etc coming up on the map, can see just
how
close I am when getting to my destination). However, you should bear
in
mind that if you are in a city, coverage can be patchy and can fail at just
the
wrong moment. Also, the laptop on the passenger seat can be difficult
to
read in very sunny weather.
(the 12XL is a fairly basic GPS, it does have
the
position of quite a few key cities in its data base (have not used this
facility, other than out of curiosity on the train))
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 8:58
PM
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] GPS WAS
Locations,
an idea.
Thanks for the replies so far but I am
appealing
to all the other gadget junkies out there. :-)
I am thinking of buying a GPS unit.
(mainly
for replacing the wife for navigating on trips.)
There looks like there are 3 different levels
(prices)
1. Simple (cheap) unit - no map but can hook
up
to laptop (Phil's Solution) or Epod
2. Integrated basemap - How good is the base
map?
would it be any use in the car by itself?
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
"Mark
Hopley"
<mhopley@line
To:
<ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
one.net>
cc:
Subject: Re: [ukha_d] Locations, an
idea.
22/10/01
22:41
Please
respond
to
ukha_d
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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