GPS
01-09-2004, 06:12 PM
#51
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Re: GPS
On 09 Jan 2004 01:26 PM, CRWLR posted the following:
> GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> sticks don't you?
I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
recall and I live right in town.
I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
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> GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> sticks don't you?
I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
recall and I live right in town.
I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
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01-09-2004, 06:12 PM
#52
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Re: GPS
On 09 Jan 2004 01:26 PM, CRWLR posted the following:
> GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> sticks don't you?
I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
recall and I live right in town.
I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
----------------------------------------------------
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> GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> sticks don't you?
I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
recall and I live right in town.
I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
----------------------------------------------------
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01-09-2004, 06:37 PM
#53
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Re: GPS
If you buy it in the stores, you'll pay around $200 plus tax
for an eTrex Legend.
Look around on the net, there are big differences.
I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
JJ
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:WfCLb.550$Jn3.368@fe18.usenetserver.com...
Garmin eTrex Legend are around $200. I have an older Garmin that I have
really liked, I would buy another Gamin in a minute. Also $200 will buy a
great GPS no matter what brand. Even the basic GPS will be as accurate as
an expensive one. What you really pay for is the ability for it to hold
mapping software. But one feature that I don't have that I would really
like is a built in electronic compass, I end up carrying a compass with me
anyways.
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-589A6F.11442409012004@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> In article <3FFEE0D0.8D64560@sympatico.ca>,
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > I have a Garmin EMap unit that works nice.
> >
> > It can load all types of maps into a memory stick and comes stock with a
> > nice North American map in it.
> >
> > I haven't needed anything more than the stock map because it has all the
> > main highways on it and lakes and rivers so I can just fire it up and it
> > shows me where I am in relation to known landmarks like the roads and
> > water and what direction I am heading. Then it gives me the lat and
> > long too, but I haven't ever needed that.
> >
> > I got it for xmas a couple years ago and don't think it was too
> > expensive.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
>
> I just got a Garmin eTrex Legend for Christmas. I like it, But it was a
> gift, I have no idea what it costs.
>
>
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for an eTrex Legend.
Look around on the net, there are big differences.
I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
JJ
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:WfCLb.550$Jn3.368@fe18.usenetserver.com...
Garmin eTrex Legend are around $200. I have an older Garmin that I have
really liked, I would buy another Gamin in a minute. Also $200 will buy a
great GPS no matter what brand. Even the basic GPS will be as accurate as
an expensive one. What you really pay for is the ability for it to hold
mapping software. But one feature that I don't have that I would really
like is a built in electronic compass, I end up carrying a compass with me
anyways.
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-589A6F.11442409012004@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> In article <3FFEE0D0.8D64560@sympatico.ca>,
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > I have a Garmin EMap unit that works nice.
> >
> > It can load all types of maps into a memory stick and comes stock with a
> > nice North American map in it.
> >
> > I haven't needed anything more than the stock map because it has all the
> > main highways on it and lakes and rivers so I can just fire it up and it
> > shows me where I am in relation to known landmarks like the roads and
> > water and what direction I am heading. Then it gives me the lat and
> > long too, but I haven't ever needed that.
> >
> > I got it for xmas a couple years ago and don't think it was too
> > expensive.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
>
> I just got a Garmin eTrex Legend for Christmas. I like it, But it was a
> gift, I have no idea what it costs.
>
>
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01-09-2004, 06:37 PM
#54
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Re: GPS
If you buy it in the stores, you'll pay around $200 plus tax
for an eTrex Legend.
Look around on the net, there are big differences.
I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
JJ
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:WfCLb.550$Jn3.368@fe18.usenetserver.com...
Garmin eTrex Legend are around $200. I have an older Garmin that I have
really liked, I would buy another Gamin in a minute. Also $200 will buy a
great GPS no matter what brand. Even the basic GPS will be as accurate as
an expensive one. What you really pay for is the ability for it to hold
mapping software. But one feature that I don't have that I would really
like is a built in electronic compass, I end up carrying a compass with me
anyways.
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-589A6F.11442409012004@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> In article <3FFEE0D0.8D64560@sympatico.ca>,
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > I have a Garmin EMap unit that works nice.
> >
> > It can load all types of maps into a memory stick and comes stock with a
> > nice North American map in it.
> >
> > I haven't needed anything more than the stock map because it has all the
> > main highways on it and lakes and rivers so I can just fire it up and it
> > shows me where I am in relation to known landmarks like the roads and
> > water and what direction I am heading. Then it gives me the lat and
> > long too, but I haven't ever needed that.
> >
> > I got it for xmas a couple years ago and don't think it was too
> > expensive.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
>
> I just got a Garmin eTrex Legend for Christmas. I like it, But it was a
> gift, I have no idea what it costs.
>
>
> -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
> http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
> -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
for an eTrex Legend.
Look around on the net, there are big differences.
I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
JJ
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:WfCLb.550$Jn3.368@fe18.usenetserver.com...
Garmin eTrex Legend are around $200. I have an older Garmin that I have
really liked, I would buy another Gamin in a minute. Also $200 will buy a
great GPS no matter what brand. Even the basic GPS will be as accurate as
an expensive one. What you really pay for is the ability for it to hold
mapping software. But one feature that I don't have that I would really
like is a built in electronic compass, I end up carrying a compass with me
anyways.
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-589A6F.11442409012004@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> In article <3FFEE0D0.8D64560@sympatico.ca>,
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > I have a Garmin EMap unit that works nice.
> >
> > It can load all types of maps into a memory stick and comes stock with a
> > nice North American map in it.
> >
> > I haven't needed anything more than the stock map because it has all the
> > main highways on it and lakes and rivers so I can just fire it up and it
> > shows me where I am in relation to known landmarks like the roads and
> > water and what direction I am heading. Then it gives me the lat and
> > long too, but I haven't ever needed that.
> >
> > I got it for xmas a couple years ago and don't think it was too
> > expensive.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
>
> I just got a Garmin eTrex Legend for Christmas. I like it, But it was a
> gift, I have no idea what it costs.
>
>
> -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
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> -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
01-09-2004, 06:37 PM
#55
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Re: GPS
If you buy it in the stores, you'll pay around $200 plus tax
for an eTrex Legend.
Look around on the net, there are big differences.
I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
JJ
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:WfCLb.550$Jn3.368@fe18.usenetserver.com...
Garmin eTrex Legend are around $200. I have an older Garmin that I have
really liked, I would buy another Gamin in a minute. Also $200 will buy a
great GPS no matter what brand. Even the basic GPS will be as accurate as
an expensive one. What you really pay for is the ability for it to hold
mapping software. But one feature that I don't have that I would really
like is a built in electronic compass, I end up carrying a compass with me
anyways.
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-589A6F.11442409012004@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> In article <3FFEE0D0.8D64560@sympatico.ca>,
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > I have a Garmin EMap unit that works nice.
> >
> > It can load all types of maps into a memory stick and comes stock with a
> > nice North American map in it.
> >
> > I haven't needed anything more than the stock map because it has all the
> > main highways on it and lakes and rivers so I can just fire it up and it
> > shows me where I am in relation to known landmarks like the roads and
> > water and what direction I am heading. Then it gives me the lat and
> > long too, but I haven't ever needed that.
> >
> > I got it for xmas a couple years ago and don't think it was too
> > expensive.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
>
> I just got a Garmin eTrex Legend for Christmas. I like it, But it was a
> gift, I have no idea what it costs.
>
>
> -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
> http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World!
> -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
for an eTrex Legend.
Look around on the net, there are big differences.
I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
JJ
"fletcher" <none@nowhere.com> wrote in message
news:WfCLb.550$Jn3.368@fe18.usenetserver.com...
Garmin eTrex Legend are around $200. I have an older Garmin that I have
really liked, I would buy another Gamin in a minute. Also $200 will buy a
great GPS no matter what brand. Even the basic GPS will be as accurate as
an expensive one. What you really pay for is the ability for it to hold
mapping software. But one feature that I don't have that I would really
like is a built in electronic compass, I end up carrying a compass with me
anyways.
"Jeepers" <moomesa@INVALIDfnbnet.net> wrote in message
news:moomesa-589A6F.11442409012004@corp.newsfeeds.com...
> In article <3FFEE0D0.8D64560@sympatico.ca>,
> Mike Romain <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote:
>
> > I have a Garmin EMap unit that works nice.
> >
> > It can load all types of maps into a memory stick and comes stock with a
> > nice North American map in it.
> >
> > I haven't needed anything more than the stock map because it has all the
> > main highways on it and lakes and rivers so I can just fire it up and it
> > shows me where I am in relation to known landmarks like the roads and
> > water and what direction I am heading. Then it gives me the lat and
> > long too, but I haven't ever needed that.
> >
> > I got it for xmas a couple years ago and don't think it was too
> > expensive.
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> >
>
> I just got a Garmin eTrex Legend for Christmas. I like it, But it was a
> gift, I have no idea what it costs.
>
>
> -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =-----
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> -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =-----
01-09-2004, 06:52 PM
#56
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Re: GPS
It's not just Alaska... in any rural area, all you see is the major roads.
I bet if you had the maps, you would see the street you live on and the
local bistro down the street.
JimG
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040109141211288-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 09 Jan 2004 01:26 PM, CRWLR posted the following:
> > GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> > sticks don't you?
>
> I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
> out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
> actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
> stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
> the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
> recall and I live right in town.
>
> I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
> it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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I bet if you had the maps, you would see the street you live on and the
local bistro down the street.
JimG
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040109141211288-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 09 Jan 2004 01:26 PM, CRWLR posted the following:
> > GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> > sticks don't you?
>
> I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
> out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
> actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
> stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
> the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
> recall and I live right in town.
>
> I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
> it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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01-09-2004, 06:52 PM
#57
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Re: GPS
It's not just Alaska... in any rural area, all you see is the major roads.
I bet if you had the maps, you would see the street you live on and the
local bistro down the street.
JimG
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040109141211288-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 09 Jan 2004 01:26 PM, CRWLR posted the following:
> > GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> > sticks don't you?
>
> I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
> out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
> actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
> stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
> the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
> recall and I live right in town.
>
> I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
> it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
> Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
I bet if you had the maps, you would see the street you live on and the
local bistro down the street.
JimG
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040109141211288-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 09 Jan 2004 01:26 PM, CRWLR posted the following:
> > GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> > sticks don't you?
>
> I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
> out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
> actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
> stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
> the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
> recall and I live right in town.
>
> I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
> it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
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01-09-2004, 06:52 PM
#58
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Re: GPS
It's not just Alaska... in any rural area, all you see is the major roads.
I bet if you had the maps, you would see the street you live on and the
local bistro down the street.
JimG
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040109141211288-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 09 Jan 2004 01:26 PM, CRWLR posted the following:
> > GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> > sticks don't you?
>
> I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
> out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
> actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
> stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
> the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
> recall and I live right in town.
>
> I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
> it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
> Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
I bet if you had the maps, you would see the street you live on and the
local bistro down the street.
JimG
"Del Rawlins" <del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org> wrote in message
news:20040109141211288-0900@news.newsguy.com...
> On 09 Jan 2004 01:26 PM, CRWLR posted the following:
> > GPS works best in developed places, Del. You live wwwaaayyy out in the
> > sticks don't you?
>
> I used to, but not anymore. But whenever I have a need for the GPS I am
> out in the sticks. It does show the coastline and major roads, but if I
> actually used it much I would buy the add on topo map of Alaska. The
> stock map doesn't even show anything but major roads here in Anchorage,
> the location of my house is kind of in the middle of a blank space as I
> recall and I live right in town.
>
> I'm glad that this thread happened because it reminds me I need to get
> it back from my friend who borrowed it for his Australia trip last month.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------
> Del Rawlins- del@_kills_spammers_rawlinsbrothers.org
> Remove _kills_spammers_ to reply via email.
> Unofficial Bearhawk FAQ website:
> http://www.rawlinsbrothers.org/bhfaq/
01-09-2004, 07:23 PM
#59
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Re: GPS
JJ did pass the time by typing:
> If you buy it in the stores, you'll pay around $200 plus tax
> for an eTrex Legend.
>
> Look around on the net, there are big differences.
> I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
Got my eTrex Vista from http://4x4books.com/
All I need is the topo maps for it.
My friend has the Magellan Meridian
http://www.gps4fun.com/mag_mer_platinum.php
> If you buy it in the stores, you'll pay around $200 plus tax
> for an eTrex Legend.
>
> Look around on the net, there are big differences.
> I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
Got my eTrex Vista from http://4x4books.com/
All I need is the topo maps for it.
My friend has the Magellan Meridian
http://www.gps4fun.com/mag_mer_platinum.php
01-09-2004, 07:23 PM
#60
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Re: GPS
JJ did pass the time by typing:
> If you buy it in the stores, you'll pay around $200 plus tax
> for an eTrex Legend.
>
> Look around on the net, there are big differences.
> I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
Got my eTrex Vista from http://4x4books.com/
All I need is the topo maps for it.
My friend has the Magellan Meridian
http://www.gps4fun.com/mag_mer_platinum.php
> If you buy it in the stores, you'll pay around $200 plus tax
> for an eTrex Legend.
>
> Look around on the net, there are big differences.
> I ordered mine from Amazon.com for $160.
Got my eTrex Vista from http://4x4books.com/
All I need is the topo maps for it.
My friend has the Magellan Meridian
http://www.gps4fun.com/mag_mer_platinum.php