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Rossco Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 09, 2005 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 9:11 am Post subject: GPS on a Motorbike |
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Hi all,
I'm a newbie from Oz. I am looking for a GPS that is suitable for use on a motorbike. I am considering the Navman ICN510 with a standard headphone. Does anyone have any advice on this model or an alternative??
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Skippy Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: 24/06/2003 00:22:12 Posts: 2946 Location: Escaped to the Antipodies! 36.83°S 174.75°E
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 10:16 am Post subject: Re: GPS on a Motorbike |
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Rossco wrote: | Hi all,
I'm a newbie from Oz. I am looking for a GPS that is suitable for use on a motorbike. I am considering the Navman ICN510 with a standard headphone. Does anyone have any advice on this model or an alternative??
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If waterproof is a requirement here so I would look at the Garmin StreetPilot or Quest ranges. Navman's iCN is not waterproof.
See here. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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ShirleyTemple Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 141 Location: Southampton/Portsmouth
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2005 11:04 am Post subject: |
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I've ordered a Navman iCN510 to use on my GoldWing and car because it is the only unit that has the following:-
Landscape mode.
Battery for use when walking around strange places.
2D and 3D option.
Headphone jack for connecting to the bikes intercom or radio via a FM Modulator.
Accepts the Speed Camera Database (a must in my opinion).
Is self contained (just look at all the threads related to PDA set-up problems).
Has remote control accessory with reasonable size buttons for use with gloves that you can Velcro to a convenient position.
I have a GoldWing, so I don't get wet in the rain and I know of several people who swear by using Cling-film if you get caught. I'm sure there are waterproof boxes available.
As always it's a personal thing, but these are just a few reasons why I decided on this model. That and the price. £500 with full European Street Level Mapping.
If you want to know how I get on with it give me a shout.
Cheers, Brian. |
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Tim Buxton Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:04 am Post subject: Re: GPS on a Motorbike |
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Rossco wrote: | Hi all,
I'm a newbie from Oz. I am looking for a GPS that is suitable for use on a motorbike. I am considering the Navman ICN510 with a standard headphone. Does anyone have any advice on this model or an alternative??
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And now this has been announced. Well worth a look, I'd have thought, especially as the audio connection is wireless. _________________ Tim |
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DavidW Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 17/05/2003 02:26:21 Posts: 3747 Location: Bedfordshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:18 am Post subject: |
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If you look at the fourth screen shot in the TomTom Navigator 5 article, it looks as if TomTom are going to launch Aussie mapping for the first time.
If so, there'll hopefully be an Aussie version of TomTom Rider available later this year - and Tim seems quite keen on it as a concept. He rides bikes, whereas I don't.
David |
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Tim Buxton Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 14/09/2002 20:56:18 Posts: 5231 Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:50 am Post subject: |
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As I see it, wireless audio is a big plus. My new bike (ordering today, hopefully) has the option of a Truimph-badged Garmin 2610 with full unlock for CityNavigator. It has audio to the headset, but this is wired, and I hate disentangling myself from wires when I dismount. I sometimes forget to unplug my heated vest (cissy, I know) and get yanked back to the bike in double-quick time, which can be very embarassing. _________________ Tim |
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plusman Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 21, 2005 Posts: 20
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Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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I have a Medion PNA100 (also known as MD95270) Pocket PC with GPS which works very well in the car. I want to use it on the motorbike (probably in a tank bag with the earphone) but want to hook it into the bike's power supply. Does anybody know of a safe & reliable way to do this and ideally a source of a suitable cable or spec. for it?
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