GPS systems
11-27-2005, 02:05 PM
#31
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Re: GPS systems
Oh, and the other annoying thing about the C330 is that you don't get the
MapQuest CD with it. (You do if you get the C320).
btw, they ream you for the SD cards - 80 bucks FFS for a 256 card ??
Dave
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:lXmif.16713$Lw5.11279@text.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> I have the C330 (Europe version).
>
> It has better maps (MapQuest) than the Tom Tom or Navquest, and probably a
> better GPS receiver ; I have had none of the GPS losing signal problems
that
> my friends have reported with their Tom Toms. The intelligence of the
> software is very good - the map detail is spot on, and the routing
> intelligent. Minor street names are presented to you as you reach them to
> save cluttering up the screen, and this is also done better than on the
Tom
> Tom or Navquest. You can choose between a 3d view or a 2d traditional
North
> is up, or 2d up is ahead of you view. It can now do custom Points of
> Interest ( I have the UKs speed camera database in mine and it alerts
> whenever I approach one too quickly). The speakers are quite audible in a
> Jeep - the unit is practically all speaker. The touch screen is great.
>
> However, there are some serious downsides:
>
> a) you don't get told your latitude/longitude, so it is useless offroad,
and
> if it doesn't know what your road is called, usually because it is very
> small, then breaking down on "unnamed road" is not the best directions to
> give to the breakdown rescue people.
> b) it doesn't do breadcrumbs, so you can't follow your way back.
> c) it doesn't do route planning - you can't enter a number of waypoints
for
> example.If you need to do a via, you have to plan that as two trips, but
> since the last 50 selections are held, that doesn't take a long time to
> program.
> d) Postcode searching in the UK is a bit fiddly - it only does partial
> postcodes, then it is up to you to choose the street. A full postcode
> uniquely identifes a street, the C330s level only identifies an area a
> couple of square miles.
>
>
> Being picky
> a) there are no phono-outs for a louder speaker. The built in one is loud
> enough, so this isn't much of a downside
> b) the screen is a bit reflective. Nothing else is better, but a brainy
> designer would have put a cowl around it.
>
> Hope this helps. I wouldn't recommend it for offroad use, but it works
well
> at getting you from a to b using a sensible route.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
>
>
> "Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com...
> > I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we
usually
> > go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
> > traffic rears its ugly head.
> > I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
> Magellan
> > 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but would
love
> to
> > hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
> >
> > Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
> >
> >
>
>
MapQuest CD with it. (You do if you get the C320).
btw, they ream you for the SD cards - 80 bucks FFS for a 256 card ??
Dave
"Dave Milne" <jeep@_nospam_milne.info> wrote in message
news:lXmif.16713$Lw5.11279@text.news.blueyonder.co .uk...
> I have the C330 (Europe version).
>
> It has better maps (MapQuest) than the Tom Tom or Navquest, and probably a
> better GPS receiver ; I have had none of the GPS losing signal problems
that
> my friends have reported with their Tom Toms. The intelligence of the
> software is very good - the map detail is spot on, and the routing
> intelligent. Minor street names are presented to you as you reach them to
> save cluttering up the screen, and this is also done better than on the
Tom
> Tom or Navquest. You can choose between a 3d view or a 2d traditional
North
> is up, or 2d up is ahead of you view. It can now do custom Points of
> Interest ( I have the UKs speed camera database in mine and it alerts
> whenever I approach one too quickly). The speakers are quite audible in a
> Jeep - the unit is practically all speaker. The touch screen is great.
>
> However, there are some serious downsides:
>
> a) you don't get told your latitude/longitude, so it is useless offroad,
and
> if it doesn't know what your road is called, usually because it is very
> small, then breaking down on "unnamed road" is not the best directions to
> give to the breakdown rescue people.
> b) it doesn't do breadcrumbs, so you can't follow your way back.
> c) it doesn't do route planning - you can't enter a number of waypoints
for
> example.If you need to do a via, you have to plan that as two trips, but
> since the last 50 selections are held, that doesn't take a long time to
> program.
> d) Postcode searching in the UK is a bit fiddly - it only does partial
> postcodes, then it is up to you to choose the street. A full postcode
> uniquely identifes a street, the C330s level only identifies an area a
> couple of square miles.
>
>
> Being picky
> a) there are no phono-outs for a louder speaker. The built in one is loud
> enough, so this isn't much of a downside
> b) the screen is a bit reflective. Nothing else is better, but a brainy
> designer would have put a cowl around it.
>
> Hope this helps. I wouldn't recommend it for offroad use, but it works
well
> at getting you from a to b using a sensible route.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
>
>
> "Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com...
> > I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we
usually
> > go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
> > traffic rears its ugly head.
> > I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
> Magellan
> > 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but would
love
> to
> > hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
> >
> > Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
> >
> >
>
>
11-27-2005, 04:21 PM
#32
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Posts: n/a
Re: GPS systems
Hi Dave,
Thanks, I was about to buy a Tom Tom, they have great sounding
advertising on television.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I have the C330 (Europe version).
>
> It has better maps (MapQuest) than the Tom Tom or Navquest, and probably a
> better GPS receiver ; I have had none of the GPS losing signal problems that
> my friends have reported with their Tom Toms. The intelligence of the
> software is very good - the map detail is spot on, and the routing
> intelligent. Minor street names are presented to you as you reach them to
> save cluttering up the screen, and this is also done better than on the Tom
> Tom or Navquest. You can choose between a 3d view or a 2d traditional North
> is up, or 2d up is ahead of you view. It can now do custom Points of
> Interest ( I have the UKs speed camera database in mine and it alerts
> whenever I approach one too quickly). The speakers are quite audible in a
> Jeep - the unit is practically all speaker. The touch screen is great.
>
> However, there are some serious downsides:
>
> a) you don't get told your latitude/longitude, so it is useless offroad, and
> if it doesn't know what your road is called, usually because it is very
> small, then breaking down on "unnamed road" is not the best directions to
> give to the breakdown rescue people.
> b) it doesn't do breadcrumbs, so you can't follow your way back.
> c) it doesn't do route planning - you can't enter a number of waypoints for
> example.If you need to do a via, you have to plan that as two trips, but
> since the last 50 selections are held, that doesn't take a long time to
> program.
> d) Postcode searching in the UK is a bit fiddly - it only does partial
> postcodes, then it is up to you to choose the street. A full postcode
> uniquely identifes a street, the C330s level only identifies an area a
> couple of square miles.
>
> Being picky
> a) there are no phono-outs for a louder speaker. The built in one is loud
> enough, so this isn't much of a downside
> b) the screen is a bit reflective. Nothing else is better, but a brainy
> designer would have put a cowl around it.
>
> Hope this helps. I wouldn't recommend it for offroad use, but it works well
> at getting you from a to b using a sensible route.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
Thanks, I was about to buy a Tom Tom, they have great sounding
advertising on television.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I have the C330 (Europe version).
>
> It has better maps (MapQuest) than the Tom Tom or Navquest, and probably a
> better GPS receiver ; I have had none of the GPS losing signal problems that
> my friends have reported with their Tom Toms. The intelligence of the
> software is very good - the map detail is spot on, and the routing
> intelligent. Minor street names are presented to you as you reach them to
> save cluttering up the screen, and this is also done better than on the Tom
> Tom or Navquest. You can choose between a 3d view or a 2d traditional North
> is up, or 2d up is ahead of you view. It can now do custom Points of
> Interest ( I have the UKs speed camera database in mine and it alerts
> whenever I approach one too quickly). The speakers are quite audible in a
> Jeep - the unit is practically all speaker. The touch screen is great.
>
> However, there are some serious downsides:
>
> a) you don't get told your latitude/longitude, so it is useless offroad, and
> if it doesn't know what your road is called, usually because it is very
> small, then breaking down on "unnamed road" is not the best directions to
> give to the breakdown rescue people.
> b) it doesn't do breadcrumbs, so you can't follow your way back.
> c) it doesn't do route planning - you can't enter a number of waypoints for
> example.If you need to do a via, you have to plan that as two trips, but
> since the last 50 selections are held, that doesn't take a long time to
> program.
> d) Postcode searching in the UK is a bit fiddly - it only does partial
> postcodes, then it is up to you to choose the street. A full postcode
> uniquely identifes a street, the C330s level only identifies an area a
> couple of square miles.
>
> Being picky
> a) there are no phono-outs for a louder speaker. The built in one is loud
> enough, so this isn't much of a downside
> b) the screen is a bit reflective. Nothing else is better, but a brainy
> designer would have put a cowl around it.
>
> Hope this helps. I wouldn't recommend it for offroad use, but it works well
> at getting you from a to b using a sensible route.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
11-27-2005, 04:21 PM
#33
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: GPS systems
Hi Dave,
Thanks, I was about to buy a Tom Tom, they have great sounding
advertising on television.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I have the C330 (Europe version).
>
> It has better maps (MapQuest) than the Tom Tom or Navquest, and probably a
> better GPS receiver ; I have had none of the GPS losing signal problems that
> my friends have reported with their Tom Toms. The intelligence of the
> software is very good - the map detail is spot on, and the routing
> intelligent. Minor street names are presented to you as you reach them to
> save cluttering up the screen, and this is also done better than on the Tom
> Tom or Navquest. You can choose between a 3d view or a 2d traditional North
> is up, or 2d up is ahead of you view. It can now do custom Points of
> Interest ( I have the UKs speed camera database in mine and it alerts
> whenever I approach one too quickly). The speakers are quite audible in a
> Jeep - the unit is practically all speaker. The touch screen is great.
>
> However, there are some serious downsides:
>
> a) you don't get told your latitude/longitude, so it is useless offroad, and
> if it doesn't know what your road is called, usually because it is very
> small, then breaking down on "unnamed road" is not the best directions to
> give to the breakdown rescue people.
> b) it doesn't do breadcrumbs, so you can't follow your way back.
> c) it doesn't do route planning - you can't enter a number of waypoints for
> example.If you need to do a via, you have to plan that as two trips, but
> since the last 50 selections are held, that doesn't take a long time to
> program.
> d) Postcode searching in the UK is a bit fiddly - it only does partial
> postcodes, then it is up to you to choose the street. A full postcode
> uniquely identifes a street, the C330s level only identifies an area a
> couple of square miles.
>
> Being picky
> a) there are no phono-outs for a louder speaker. The built in one is loud
> enough, so this isn't much of a downside
> b) the screen is a bit reflective. Nothing else is better, but a brainy
> designer would have put a cowl around it.
>
> Hope this helps. I wouldn't recommend it for offroad use, but it works well
> at getting you from a to b using a sensible route.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
Thanks, I was about to buy a Tom Tom, they have great sounding
advertising on television.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I have the C330 (Europe version).
>
> It has better maps (MapQuest) than the Tom Tom or Navquest, and probably a
> better GPS receiver ; I have had none of the GPS losing signal problems that
> my friends have reported with their Tom Toms. The intelligence of the
> software is very good - the map detail is spot on, and the routing
> intelligent. Minor street names are presented to you as you reach them to
> save cluttering up the screen, and this is also done better than on the Tom
> Tom or Navquest. You can choose between a 3d view or a 2d traditional North
> is up, or 2d up is ahead of you view. It can now do custom Points of
> Interest ( I have the UKs speed camera database in mine and it alerts
> whenever I approach one too quickly). The speakers are quite audible in a
> Jeep - the unit is practically all speaker. The touch screen is great.
>
> However, there are some serious downsides:
>
> a) you don't get told your latitude/longitude, so it is useless offroad, and
> if it doesn't know what your road is called, usually because it is very
> small, then breaking down on "unnamed road" is not the best directions to
> give to the breakdown rescue people.
> b) it doesn't do breadcrumbs, so you can't follow your way back.
> c) it doesn't do route planning - you can't enter a number of waypoints for
> example.If you need to do a via, you have to plan that as two trips, but
> since the last 50 selections are held, that doesn't take a long time to
> program.
> d) Postcode searching in the UK is a bit fiddly - it only does partial
> postcodes, then it is up to you to choose the street. A full postcode
> uniquely identifes a street, the C330s level only identifies an area a
> couple of square miles.
>
> Being picky
> a) there are no phono-outs for a louder speaker. The built in one is loud
> enough, so this isn't much of a downside
> b) the screen is a bit reflective. Nothing else is better, but a brainy
> designer would have put a cowl around it.
>
> Hope this helps. I wouldn't recommend it for offroad use, but it works well
> at getting you from a to b using a sensible route.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
11-27-2005, 04:21 PM
#34
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: GPS systems
Hi Dave,
Thanks, I was about to buy a Tom Tom, they have great sounding
advertising on television.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I have the C330 (Europe version).
>
> It has better maps (MapQuest) than the Tom Tom or Navquest, and probably a
> better GPS receiver ; I have had none of the GPS losing signal problems that
> my friends have reported with their Tom Toms. The intelligence of the
> software is very good - the map detail is spot on, and the routing
> intelligent. Minor street names are presented to you as you reach them to
> save cluttering up the screen, and this is also done better than on the Tom
> Tom or Navquest. You can choose between a 3d view or a 2d traditional North
> is up, or 2d up is ahead of you view. It can now do custom Points of
> Interest ( I have the UKs speed camera database in mine and it alerts
> whenever I approach one too quickly). The speakers are quite audible in a
> Jeep - the unit is practically all speaker. The touch screen is great.
>
> However, there are some serious downsides:
>
> a) you don't get told your latitude/longitude, so it is useless offroad, and
> if it doesn't know what your road is called, usually because it is very
> small, then breaking down on "unnamed road" is not the best directions to
> give to the breakdown rescue people.
> b) it doesn't do breadcrumbs, so you can't follow your way back.
> c) it doesn't do route planning - you can't enter a number of waypoints for
> example.If you need to do a via, you have to plan that as two trips, but
> since the last 50 selections are held, that doesn't take a long time to
> program.
> d) Postcode searching in the UK is a bit fiddly - it only does partial
> postcodes, then it is up to you to choose the street. A full postcode
> uniquely identifes a street, the C330s level only identifies an area a
> couple of square miles.
>
> Being picky
> a) there are no phono-outs for a louder speaker. The built in one is loud
> enough, so this isn't much of a downside
> b) the screen is a bit reflective. Nothing else is better, but a brainy
> designer would have put a cowl around it.
>
> Hope this helps. I wouldn't recommend it for offroad use, but it works well
> at getting you from a to b using a sensible route.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
Thanks, I was about to buy a Tom Tom, they have great sounding
advertising on television.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Dave Milne wrote:
>
> I have the C330 (Europe version).
>
> It has better maps (MapQuest) than the Tom Tom or Navquest, and probably a
> better GPS receiver ; I have had none of the GPS losing signal problems that
> my friends have reported with their Tom Toms. The intelligence of the
> software is very good - the map detail is spot on, and the routing
> intelligent. Minor street names are presented to you as you reach them to
> save cluttering up the screen, and this is also done better than on the Tom
> Tom or Navquest. You can choose between a 3d view or a 2d traditional North
> is up, or 2d up is ahead of you view. It can now do custom Points of
> Interest ( I have the UKs speed camera database in mine and it alerts
> whenever I approach one too quickly). The speakers are quite audible in a
> Jeep - the unit is practically all speaker. The touch screen is great.
>
> However, there are some serious downsides:
>
> a) you don't get told your latitude/longitude, so it is useless offroad, and
> if it doesn't know what your road is called, usually because it is very
> small, then breaking down on "unnamed road" is not the best directions to
> give to the breakdown rescue people.
> b) it doesn't do breadcrumbs, so you can't follow your way back.
> c) it doesn't do route planning - you can't enter a number of waypoints for
> example.If you need to do a via, you have to plan that as two trips, but
> since the last 50 selections are held, that doesn't take a long time to
> program.
> d) Postcode searching in the UK is a bit fiddly - it only does partial
> postcodes, then it is up to you to choose the street. A full postcode
> uniquely identifes a street, the C330s level only identifies an area a
> couple of square miles.
>
> Being picky
> a) there are no phono-outs for a louder speaker. The built in one is loud
> enough, so this isn't much of a downside
> b) the screen is a bit reflective. Nothing else is better, but a brainy
> designer would have put a cowl around it.
>
> Hope this helps. I wouldn't recommend it for offroad use, but it works well
> at getting you from a to b using a sensible route.
>
> Dave Milne, Scotland
11-27-2005, 09:49 PM
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Re: GPS systems
I own the Garmin GPS60 model and like it a lot, used primarily for hunting
and hiking the Montana backcountry.
http://www.garmin.com/products/gps60/
The unit comes with the Mapsource software, which is nice, but do download
and install the Google Earth software, http://earth.google.com/. It is
simple to use and map out and download/upload tracks and waypoints, and to
keep track and review where you have been and your favorite backcountry
spots. It is a wonderful item to have along on a trip and I love mine, but
they still cannot replace a good ol' compass and topo map. They will also
temporarily loose their signal whenever you are in the heavy timber under a
thick tree canopy.
But if you will only be using it for alternate road routes in and around the
city, then this unit may not be for you.
Good luck.
Terry
"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com...
>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>traffic rears its ugly head.
> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
> Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
> would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>
> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>
>
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and hiking the Montana backcountry.
http://www.garmin.com/products/gps60/
The unit comes with the Mapsource software, which is nice, but do download
and install the Google Earth software, http://earth.google.com/. It is
simple to use and map out and download/upload tracks and waypoints, and to
keep track and review where you have been and your favorite backcountry
spots. It is a wonderful item to have along on a trip and I love mine, but
they still cannot replace a good ol' compass and topo map. They will also
temporarily loose their signal whenever you are in the heavy timber under a
thick tree canopy.
But if you will only be using it for alternate road routes in and around the
city, then this unit may not be for you.
Good luck.
Terry
"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
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>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>traffic rears its ugly head.
> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
> Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
> would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>
> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>
>
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11-27-2005, 09:49 PM
#36
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Re: GPS systems
I own the Garmin GPS60 model and like it a lot, used primarily for hunting
and hiking the Montana backcountry.
http://www.garmin.com/products/gps60/
The unit comes with the Mapsource software, which is nice, but do download
and install the Google Earth software, http://earth.google.com/. It is
simple to use and map out and download/upload tracks and waypoints, and to
keep track and review where you have been and your favorite backcountry
spots. It is a wonderful item to have along on a trip and I love mine, but
they still cannot replace a good ol' compass and topo map. They will also
temporarily loose their signal whenever you are in the heavy timber under a
thick tree canopy.
But if you will only be using it for alternate road routes in and around the
city, then this unit may not be for you.
Good luck.
Terry
"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com...
>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>traffic rears its ugly head.
> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
> Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
> would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>
> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>
>
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and hiking the Montana backcountry.
http://www.garmin.com/products/gps60/
The unit comes with the Mapsource software, which is nice, but do download
and install the Google Earth software, http://earth.google.com/. It is
simple to use and map out and download/upload tracks and waypoints, and to
keep track and review where you have been and your favorite backcountry
spots. It is a wonderful item to have along on a trip and I love mine, but
they still cannot replace a good ol' compass and topo map. They will also
temporarily loose their signal whenever you are in the heavy timber under a
thick tree canopy.
But if you will only be using it for alternate road routes in and around the
city, then this unit may not be for you.
Good luck.
Terry
"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com...
>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>traffic rears its ugly head.
> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
> Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
> would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>
> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>
>
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11-27-2005, 09:49 PM
#37
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Re: GPS systems
I own the Garmin GPS60 model and like it a lot, used primarily for hunting
and hiking the Montana backcountry.
http://www.garmin.com/products/gps60/
The unit comes with the Mapsource software, which is nice, but do download
and install the Google Earth software, http://earth.google.com/. It is
simple to use and map out and download/upload tracks and waypoints, and to
keep track and review where you have been and your favorite backcountry
spots. It is a wonderful item to have along on a trip and I love mine, but
they still cannot replace a good ol' compass and topo map. They will also
temporarily loose their signal whenever you are in the heavy timber under a
thick tree canopy.
But if you will only be using it for alternate road routes in and around the
city, then this unit may not be for you.
Good luck.
Terry
"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com...
>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>traffic rears its ugly head.
> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
> Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
> would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>
> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>
>
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and hiking the Montana backcountry.
http://www.garmin.com/products/gps60/
The unit comes with the Mapsource software, which is nice, but do download
and install the Google Earth software, http://earth.google.com/. It is
simple to use and map out and download/upload tracks and waypoints, and to
keep track and review where you have been and your favorite backcountry
spots. It is a wonderful item to have along on a trip and I love mine, but
they still cannot replace a good ol' compass and topo map. They will also
temporarily loose their signal whenever you are in the heavy timber under a
thick tree canopy.
But if you will only be using it for alternate road routes in and around the
city, then this unit may not be for you.
Good luck.
Terry
"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
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>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we usually
>go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate ways when
>traffic rears its ugly head.
> I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
> Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
> would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>
> Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>
>
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11-28-2005, 11:11 AM
#38
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Re: GPS systems
I have used both Magellan and Garmin as well. I will never concider a
Magellan again unless they make some major changes. Before you buy look at
the E-trex line of Garmins.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:cImif.5083$pF.915@fed1read04...
> I've had five GPS units, one Magellan and four Garmins. I'll never buy
> another Magellan, I believe the Garmins are just a much nicer design
> overall. Do check out the Garmin GPSMAP 60 or GPSMAP 60CS (which also
> includes an electronic compass and altimeter). I had the 60CS (which
> ended up being stolen out of my Jeep) and it was a real nice unit that
> could also do autorouting to a street address. I replaced it with a
> Garmmin 76CS which is similar but with twice the memory... but I like the
> 60CS's case design better.
>
> paul wrote:
>> I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
>> Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
>> through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other
>> eekend - it was a blast
>>
>> I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.
>>
>> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
>>
>>> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
>>> GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my
>>> course and follow it back out.
>>>
>>>"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com.. .
>>>
>>>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we
>>>>usually go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate
>>>>ways when traffic rears its ugly head.
>>>>I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>>>>Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>>>>would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Magellan again unless they make some major changes. Before you buy look at
the E-trex line of Garmins.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:cImif.5083$pF.915@fed1read04...
> I've had five GPS units, one Magellan and four Garmins. I'll never buy
> another Magellan, I believe the Garmins are just a much nicer design
> overall. Do check out the Garmin GPSMAP 60 or GPSMAP 60CS (which also
> includes an electronic compass and altimeter). I had the 60CS (which
> ended up being stolen out of my Jeep) and it was a real nice unit that
> could also do autorouting to a street address. I replaced it with a
> Garmmin 76CS which is similar but with twice the memory... but I like the
> 60CS's case design better.
>
> paul wrote:
>> I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
>> Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
>> through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other
>> eekend - it was a blast
>>
>> I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.
>>
>> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
>>
>>> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
>>> GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my
>>> course and follow it back out.
>>>
>>>"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com.. .
>>>
>>>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we
>>>>usually go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate
>>>>ways when traffic rears its ugly head.
>>>>I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>>>>Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>>>>would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
11-28-2005, 11:11 AM
#39
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Posts: n/a
Re: GPS systems
I have used both Magellan and Garmin as well. I will never concider a
Magellan again unless they make some major changes. Before you buy look at
the E-trex line of Garmins.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:cImif.5083$pF.915@fed1read04...
> I've had five GPS units, one Magellan and four Garmins. I'll never buy
> another Magellan, I believe the Garmins are just a much nicer design
> overall. Do check out the Garmin GPSMAP 60 or GPSMAP 60CS (which also
> includes an electronic compass and altimeter). I had the 60CS (which
> ended up being stolen out of my Jeep) and it was a real nice unit that
> could also do autorouting to a street address. I replaced it with a
> Garmmin 76CS which is similar but with twice the memory... but I like the
> 60CS's case design better.
>
> paul wrote:
>> I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
>> Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
>> through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other
>> eekend - it was a blast
>>
>> I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.
>>
>> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
>>
>>> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
>>> GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my
>>> course and follow it back out.
>>>
>>>"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com.. .
>>>
>>>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we
>>>>usually go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate
>>>>ways when traffic rears its ugly head.
>>>>I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>>>>Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>>>>would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Magellan again unless they make some major changes. Before you buy look at
the E-trex line of Garmins.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:cImif.5083$pF.915@fed1read04...
> I've had five GPS units, one Magellan and four Garmins. I'll never buy
> another Magellan, I believe the Garmins are just a much nicer design
> overall. Do check out the Garmin GPSMAP 60 or GPSMAP 60CS (which also
> includes an electronic compass and altimeter). I had the 60CS (which
> ended up being stolen out of my Jeep) and it was a real nice unit that
> could also do autorouting to a street address. I replaced it with a
> Garmmin 76CS which is similar but with twice the memory... but I like the
> 60CS's case design better.
>
> paul wrote:
>> I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
>> Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
>> through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other
>> eekend - it was a blast
>>
>> I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.
>>
>> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
>>
>>> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
>>> GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my
>>> course and follow it back out.
>>>
>>>"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com.. .
>>>
>>>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we
>>>>usually go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate
>>>>ways when traffic rears its ugly head.
>>>>I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>>>>Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>>>>would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
11-28-2005, 11:11 AM
#40
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: GPS systems
I have used both Magellan and Garmin as well. I will never concider a
Magellan again unless they make some major changes. Before you buy look at
the E-trex line of Garmins.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:cImif.5083$pF.915@fed1read04...
> I've had five GPS units, one Magellan and four Garmins. I'll never buy
> another Magellan, I believe the Garmins are just a much nicer design
> overall. Do check out the Garmin GPSMAP 60 or GPSMAP 60CS (which also
> includes an electronic compass and altimeter). I had the 60CS (which
> ended up being stolen out of my Jeep) and it was a real nice unit that
> could also do autorouting to a street address. I replaced it with a
> Garmmin 76CS which is similar but with twice the memory... but I like the
> 60CS's case design better.
>
> paul wrote:
>> I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
>> Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
>> through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other
>> eekend - it was a blast
>>
>> I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.
>>
>> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
>>
>>> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
>>> GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my
>>> course and follow it back out.
>>>
>>>"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com.. .
>>>
>>>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we
>>>>usually go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate
>>>>ways when traffic rears its ugly head.
>>>>I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>>>>Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>>>>would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
Magellan again unless they make some major changes. Before you buy look at
the E-trex line of Garmins.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:cImif.5083$pF.915@fed1read04...
> I've had five GPS units, one Magellan and four Garmins. I'll never buy
> another Magellan, I believe the Garmins are just a much nicer design
> overall. Do check out the Garmin GPSMAP 60 or GPSMAP 60CS (which also
> includes an electronic compass and altimeter). I had the 60CS (which
> ended up being stolen out of my Jeep) and it was a real nice unit that
> could also do autorouting to a street address. I replaced it with a
> Garmmin 76CS which is similar but with twice the memory... but I like the
> 60CS's case design better.
>
> paul wrote:
>> I think I'll watch this thread also,,, after almost getting lost at the
>> Pipeline I need to have something better than a compass whilst wiggling
>> through new trails - PLUS my brother took me geocaching the other
>> eekend - it was a blast
>>
>> I've heard good things about the Garmin brand.
>>
>> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:dFjif.637340$tl2.257721@pd7tw3no...
>>
>>> I was hoing you would get a lot more replies as I was also looking at
>>> GPS', mine would be for off road though, something I could track my
>>> course and follow it back out.
>>>
>>>"Firebird" <erodman@nyc.rr.com> wrote in message
>>>news:gUhif.35465$u43.26689@twister.nyc.rr.com.. .
>>>
>>>>I am looking to purchase an entry level easy to use GPS System, we
>>>>usually go to Connecticut every weekend and are looking for alternate
>>>>ways when traffic rears its ugly head.
>>>>I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee Laredo, and have narrowed the list to
>>>>Magellan 3000 and the Garmin C330. I am leaning to the Garmin C330, but
>>>>would love to hear what other Jeep owners have to say.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks Ed (NY and CT)
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
