portable GPS

Mattyk · 05-04-2007, 08:42 AM

Hey guys, my wife recently got a new job that's going to require some travel around the state, I'd like to get her a portable GPS for her car. Anyone have any suggestions for a quality, easy to use GPS unit?

thanks

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-04-2007, 08:47 AM

The ONLY choice is Microsoft Streets and Trips. You plug it into your laptop and it's only $100.

Hog1 · 05-04-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

The ONLY choice is Microsoft Streets and Trips. You plug it into your laptop and it's only $100.

I dont know if it any good, but THAT'S cheap!

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-04-2007, 08:48 AM

It's a lot more sophisticated than any hand-held or built-in unit you can buy. I use it for all my traveling. When you're driving you can just get it to search for gas stations, restaurants, bars, etc. and it'll find them in whatever radius you specify.

Mattyk · 05-04-2007, 09:22 AM

Sounds good, I'll check it out. I like the price too.

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-04-2007, 09:24 AM

Good news is that once you get the GPS, the upgrade each year is only $30.

firstdown · 05-04-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

It's a lot more sophisticated than any hand-held or built-in unit you can buy. I use it for all my traveling. When you're driving you can just get it to search for gas stations, restaurants, bars, etc. and it'll find them in whatever radius you specify.

Can he delete the part which would tell his wife where all the bars are located?

Mattyk · 05-04-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Can he delete the part which would tell his wife where all the bars are located?

LOL I'd never have to worry about that. She's the kind of girl who loves to take a bath and be in bed by 8pm and she's usually fast asleep by 9-9:30. She's never been much of a partier.

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-04-2007, 09:56 AM

HAHA. Yeah, you can turn on and off. Just turn on the "historical landmarks" when you come home!

Mattyk · 05-04-2007, 10:26 AM

TMC, how do you go about setting this up in your car? Do you just toss the laptop in the passenger seat? Is there any sort of stand or something to hold it in place worth looking at?

firstdown · 05-04-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

LOL I'd never have to worry about that. She's the kind of girl who loves to take a bath and be in bed by 8pm and she's usually fast asleep by 9-9:30. She's never been much of a partier.

I meet a many of ladies who said don't worry my husband thinks I'm the kind of girl who loves to take a bath and be in bed by 8pm kind. LOL

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-04-2007, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

TMC, how do you go about setting this up in your car? Do you just toss the laptop in the passenger seat? Is there any sort of stand or something to hold it in place worth looking at?

Yeah, I bought a power inverter to go with my laptop so I don't worry about battery life. I also have an FM broadcaster so that the directions get broadcast through my car speakers on where I need to turn. The GPS itself is really small. It sticks on your windshield with a suction cup.

saden1 · 05-04-2007, 10:43 AM

You can't go wrong with Garmin Nuvi. The newer modles are pricey but the older should be more affordable.

jbcjr14 · 05-04-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by saden1

You can't go wrong with Garmin Nuvi. The newer modles are pricey but the older should be more affordable.

Yes! Garmin is an excellent product but a little pricey. Great for a motorcycle!!!!

jamf · 05-04-2007, 01:37 PM

Some cell phones have GPS Navigation. Data Services: VZ Navigator<small><sup>SM</sup></small>

05-04-2007, 08:42 AM	#1
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,652	portable GPS Hey guys, my wife recently got a new job that's going to require some travel around the state, I'd like to get her a portable GPS for her car. Anyone have any suggestions for a quality, easy to use GPS unit? thanks __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

05-04-2007, 08:47 AM	#2
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,118	Re: portable GPS The ONLY choice is Microsoft Streets and Trips. You plug it into your laptop and it's only $100. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-04-2007, 08:48 AM	#4
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,118	Re: portable GPS It's a lot more sophisticated than any hand-held or built-in unit you can buy. I use it for all my traveling. When you're driving you can just get it to search for gas stations, restaurants, bars, etc. and it'll find them in whatever radius you specify. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-04-2007, 09:22 AM	#5
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,652	Re: portable GPS Sounds good, I'll check it out. I like the price too. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

05-04-2007, 09:24 AM	#6
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,118	Re: portable GPS Good news is that once you get the GPS, the upgrade each year is only $30. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-04-2007, 09:56 AM	#9
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 31 Posts: 17,118	Re: portable GPS HAHA. Yeah, you can turn on and off. Just turn on the "historical landmarks" when you come home! __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-04-2007, 10:26 AM	#10
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,652	Re: portable GPS TMC, how do you go about setting this up in your car? Do you just toss the laptop in the passenger seat? Is there any sort of stand or something to hold it in place worth looking at? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

05-04-2007, 10:43 AM	#13
saden1 Eternally Legendary Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 9,734	Re: portable GPS You can't go wrong with Garmin Nuvi. The newer modles are pricey but the older should be more affordable. __________________ RG3, RGIII, RG三, RG३, RGγʹ, RGג, RG٣, RG๓, RG..., RG셋, RGԳ!

05-04-2007, 01:37 PM	#15
jamf The Starter Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 2,178	Re: portable GPS Some cell phones have GPS Navigation. Data Services: VZ Navigator<small><sup>SM</sup></small>

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