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RE: GPS and MG's (sort off)

To: "Brinkman, Gerardo V" <GB127167@teradata-ncr.com>,
Subject: RE: GPS and MG's (sort off)
From: "Peter Ryner" <pryner@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 17:24:55 -0500
Gerry,
I've had a garmin 12 and the garmin 8 before that.  Both are very fine and
are in the low cost category.  If you don't need maping you can stay in the
$100 - $150 range.  I'd stay away from the compact models, the screen is
just too small to read.  When you use it, remember that it takes from 1-3
seconds to update speeds.  Faster updates requires $$$.  To use it as an
odometer, you need to have the trail function turned on.  Otherwise it will
only keep the mileage from the starting point to whever you end up - as the
crow flies.  Good luck
Pete

Folks:

I am looking to get a GPS system but there seems to be a gazzillion
models out there. The primary use of the GPS is as a trip odometer
and a speedometer - I am not interested in mapping software or
other features. It will used on a dual-sport bike for enduros and
trials but will probably find its way into the MG so that I don't
get stopped for doing 82mph in a 55!!!!

If any body has experience with the smaller GPS systems. I'd like
to hear your comments.

Gerry





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