GPS Users

Thanks conq... Thats what I thought.

Its basically the difference of reading a map or having someone read directions to you

You are correct but I would say that it's even more than that... Without autorouting, you can pre-mark all your turns (waypoints) and then have it route from one point to the next. This is very timeconsuming if you are going on a long trip...

On the otherhand, if you come visit me in Toronto, you can just punch in my address and autorouting will calculate a route to my door... Just one point as opposed to 50 or so. That means that not only does it give you directions but it finds the route (I dunno about best route...) for you.

Anyone know if autorouting takes one-way streets into account?

I can get along without autorouting but this whole memory issue is annoying. On the eTrex Legend (8MB) I was able to get a good portion of the lower half of my province plus one or two detailed cities. That certainly isn't enough for longer trips... (sorry, now I'm just venting)

I agree with you nomad about the memory thing.

I would love to have auto-routing but its not totally necessary. I can follow a map and find my own way but when you pick a point does it mark where it is compared to where you are so you know at least you are heading in the right direction

[ConqSoft]

Originally Posted by TGZ13

when you pick a point does it mark where it is compared to where you are so you know at least you are heading in the right direction

Yes, it will still tell you "as the crow flies" direction and even distance to your point.

[ConqSoft]

Here's the 176C on my 929:

http://www.fireblades.org/photopost/...o.php?photo=54

Sweet.. what is it mounted too if the ball mount is in the center and unused?

[ConqSoft]

It was on a RAM mount as well. The center one was used for my lipstick video camera.

Originally Posted by ConqSoft

It was on a RAM mount as well. The center one was used for my lipstick video camera.

Nice

Anyone looking at the GPS V here is a pretty good article about how it all works GPSV Article

The 176 still looks more usable b/c you can put so much more on the 128 then you can on the 19 of the GPSV.

The only thing I still think about is how friendly it will be for use on the road (no pre-determined route)

Pick a gas station lets say with the 176 and it places a mark and guides you without telling you exactly how to go but if you are going off track it lets you know (correct?) and with the V it points a plot for you with the auto route.

I think my problem is (well alot of things ) but anyway... its hard to imagine how it works. I am more of a visual person, I like to see things work

Enough about that..for now Time to go search for more info


Tom

Originally Posted by TGZ13

I do most of my riding in NJ and most of the times no specific part we just ride.

Isn't getting lost on your motorcycle part of the fun of motorcycling?

Unless you need gas or shelter or food or ..........

Originally Posted by freq

Isn't getting lost on your motorcycle part of the fun of motorcycling?

Unless you need gas or shelter or food or ..........

I agree in my local area getting lost is kind of fun... sometimes..lol

GPS 176 for us visual peeps

i just bought a navman se for the ipaq. this thing is cool

Anyone have any info to add to this GPS mayham. Any useful links?