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lucra Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 02, 2005 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 8:46 pm Post subject: Best GPS for USA holiday |
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Hi,
Confused and bewildered, I’ve been looking for a gps system for weeks, the more I read the more confused I get, so I’m asking for help. I think it’s easier to describe what I want to use the GPS for then ask for suggestions.
I’m planning a trip to Florida and would like to plan my own routes here in the UK before I leave.
For E.g.
Route 1 - Airport to hotel via supermarket
Route 2 - Hotel to attraction via scenic route of my choosing.
I need the unit to talk to me, and possibly tell me about Tolls (fees)
It would be nice if I could add my own “points of Interests”
The unit needs to be portable and fairly small. Will be in hire car.
We are also taking a Caribbean cruise, so it would be neat to plot our course and maybe use on exploring a Caribbean island or 2. (not essensial, but neat)
On returning home occasional use in the car, the safety camera database would be useful.
I think I would prefer a PDA, an external antenna as an option, a car mount and a removable battery.
Not fussed about bluetooth, I don't even have a mobile phone.
But some connectivity with my home network might be useful in PDA mode.
Budget up to £500, but this would have to include all extras and all maps. (Complete package)
Any suggestions folks?
Thanks in advance
Peter |
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59 Posts: 11878 Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 12:41 am Post subject: |
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If it's just for a holiday then consider Mapopolis - they have a demo version that runs for nine days.
If you select a Pocket PC setup, go for a bluetooth enabled version. Much easier to handle with changing cars, ships etc.
For your cruise you can use OziExplorerCE or any other topographic software. _________________ Lutz
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lucra Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 02, 2005 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice Lutz,
I was hoping some one would give me a complete shopping list so I could go off and buy :D
1. Hardware
2. Software
3. Maps
4. Accessories
Come on guys help out :P
thanks PeterT
lbendlin wrote: | If it's just for a holiday then consider Mapopolis - they have a demo version that runs for nine days.
If you select a Pocket PC setup, go for a bluetooth enabled version. Much easier to handle with changing cars, ships etc.
For your cruise you can use OziExplorerCE or any other topographic software. |
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Gmonkey Frequent Visitor
Joined: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 390 Location: Washington DC
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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:57 am Post subject: |
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is the demo just on their site? I didnt see it |
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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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Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:40 am Post subject: |
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Gmonkey wrote: | is the demo just on their site? I didnt see it |
http://www.mapopolis.com/ and click on "Demo Maps" _________________ Gone fishing! |
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Gmonkey Frequent Visitor
Joined: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 390 Location: Washington DC
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Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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deeeer.
thanks |
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