[6pack] GPS - Non Triumph General Question

[Tony Gordon]

For mobile GPS'ing, we use a TomTom One, 3rd edition (who was behind the 
marketing and product naming ... so many similar products!) and apart from 
not "speaking" street names, it has worked flawlessly, quickly and 
accurately.  The online updates are easy to install (plug in and go).  The 
accuracy seems good, and it picks up satellites better than my laptop based 
GPS ever did.  And you can have John Cleese advise you on the directions ... 
what more could you ask?

I terms of power: it takes a mini USB plug ... maybe a simple 12v connection 
to a mini-USB socket is all that is needed?  Could be hidden down on the 
kidney panels (Cyberguys seems to carry all that stuff).  Or a retrofit of a 
12v lighter/power socket might be a good idea.

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Tony Gordon
72 TR6
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Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 9:48 PM
Subject: [6pack] GPS - Non Triumph General Question


> Listers,
>
> I don't recall this subject ever being addressed here, but would 
> appreciate
> any input. What brand and model GPS systems, if any, is anyone using? What
> features do you find indispensable and which are really overrated?
>
> I'm researching the TomTom, Garmin Nuvi, and Magellan brands. So far I 
> would
> go with the
> "Speaks Street Name", "Traffic" and a 4.0 or larger screen. What else??
> Other brands??
>
> I guess the only thing that makes it a non-TR subject is the fact that 
> most
> TRs have no 12V outlet in which to plug it-at least mine doesn't.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Steve