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gps unit info nklr
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2002 2:39 pm
by KJ
The restaurant finder would be really cool. Then Devon would always know
where the nearest diner is. Do any of the cheaper units do the restaurant
thing?
Karl
A14
> I have had Garmin GPS V for the pas year and used it on the bike and
> in the car. On the bike you need power supply because of the
> vibrations, batteries loose contact all the time. Power supply never
> lost the power.
> I like the unit because you don't need to plan anything in advance
> just load the base map type in the address and it will guide you
> automatically, also if you pass the turn there is no need to u-turn,
> the unit automatically recalculates where you are and which way to go.
> Plus it has all the bars, restaurants, hotels, and what have you,
> everything with telephone numbers.
> Basically it is like having personal guide - just tell him what you
> want to eat for example and it will spit all nearby restaurants with
> directions, address, telephone numbers and question if you want to go
> there - one think I don't like about the unit it that it does not
> make the reservations - just kidding.
>
> Arek
>
gps unit info nklr
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2002 3:03 pm
by S. B. Lawrence
JOOC how does it get all that and keep it all up-to-date? Roadmaps
don't change that drastically from year to year, but I read somewhere
80% of all restaurants go out of business in 2 years. Would need to
have access to one helluva database somewhere to keep all that info
even remotely current, it would seem.
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "aregata4x4" wrote:
> Plus it has all the bars, restaurants, hotels, and what have you,
> everything with telephone numbers.
> Basically it is like having personal guide - just tell him what you
> want to eat for example and it will spit all nearby restaurants
gps unit info nklr
Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2002 3:08 pm
by KJ
But I bet more than half of that 80% reopen as another restaurant, so at
least you would something to eat.
Karl
> JOOC how does it get all that and keep it all up-to-date? Roadmaps
> don't change that drastically from year to year, but I read somewhere
> 80% of all restaurants go out of business in 2 years. Would need to
> have access to one helluva database somewhere to keep all that info
> even remotely current, it would seem.
>
> --- In DSN_klr650@y..., "aregata4x4" wrote:
>> Plus it has all the bars, restaurants, hotels, and what have you,
>> everything with telephone numbers.
>> Basically it is like having personal guide - just tell him what you
>> want to eat for example and it will spit all nearby restaurants
>
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garmin 76s gps
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2002 7:36 am
by rwflyer@webtv.net
I just bought a 76S brand new on e-bay for $380, they retail for $450.
It will accept several software packages, like fishing hotspots, topo,
bluewater, metroguide, detailed road maps ect. The S stands for sensor,
which is a real barometer, altimeter, and an electronic compass which
works sitting still. Also has the solunar tables, among other features.
I use this same unit for hiking, hunting, fishing, motorcycle riding,
driving a car, flying an ultralight aircraft, all these everyday
hobbies. very useful!
gps unit info nklr
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2002 8:39 am
by S. B. Lawrence
I know of one locally that re-opened as a dog boarding kennel.
However you might get fed there if you insist and aren't real
choosy
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., KJ wrote:
> But I bet more than half of that 80% reopen as another restaurant,
so at
> least you would something to eat.
>
> Karl