Does anybody have a GPS?

Liad Bar-EL · 01-18-2006, 02:35 PM

Thinking about getting a GPS for my car. Anybody have one or know the +'s and -'s about them?

Thanks,

Liad Bar-EL

Tootsall · 01-18-2006, 03:06 PM

I don't get lost.

eclipse trumpets · 01-18-2006, 03:17 PM

Yep got one of those Liad

What do you want to know? i only use the basic functions of it but i'll answer if i can.

Regards

Leigh

dizforprez · 01-18-2006, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tootsall

I don't get lost.

me either, just ask Alex!

mrfabulous963 · 01-18-2006, 03:37 PM

I have built in GPS in my recently purchased(correction, purchased is a lie, it was a dealer car) 2002 Audi A8L, i love it, it gets me right where I need to, i dont need to have an idea as to where i'm going, i just follow its instructions. The Only Downside, is everyonce in awhile it will come close to a location but not exact. I still think it's worth it though.

Liad Bar-EL · 01-18-2006, 03:43 PM

1) Easy or hard to set up for going to new places?

2) Does it disconnect in any places like tunnels, high voltage wires, etc and if so, does it pick up again?

3) Any particular model differences/advantages?

4) How to update for road conditions and new road developmentss?

5) How can I be assured that it will not ask me to turn down a one way street the wrong way?

6) I understand that the maps are very expensive. True?

Thanks,

Liad Bar-EL

Alex Yates · 01-18-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizforprez

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tootsall

I don't get lost.

me either, just ask Alex!

LOL. Diz WAS my GPS on our trip. He only broke down once, but luckily I could read the sign that said "ATLANTA" this way ---->. LOL

Toots -

"I don't get lost." Priceless.

ROGERIO · 01-18-2006, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tootsall

I don't get lost.

Smart man... takes his wife everywhere he goes....

govtmodel · 01-18-2006, 04:29 PM

1) Easy or hard to set up for going to new places? Depends on the model, some are quite easy, some are not.

2) Does it disconnect in any places like tunnels, high voltage wires, etc and if so, does it pick up again? The receiver has to be in a direct line with three or more satellites to function. It will go stupid in tunnels or in a city with many tall buildings on relatively narrow streets, i.e., Manhattan. Once it starts receiving signals it comes back to life.

3) Any particular model differences/advantages?

4) How to update for road conditions and new road developments? The provider of the maps publishes periodic updates, but road conditions are not something a GPS usually does.

5) How can I be assured that it will not ask me to turn down a one way street the wrong way? You can't, but I've not had that experience.

6) I understand that the maps are very expensive. True? In the USA, the update for mine was $30US.

Richard

dizforprez · 01-18-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trompetvrouw

Quote:

Originally Posted by dizforprez

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tootsall

I don't get lost.

me either, just ask Alex!

LOL. Diz WAS my GPS on our trip. He only broke down once, but luckily I could read the sign that said "ATLANTA" this way ---->. LOL

Toots -

"I don't get lost." Priceless.

Technically I was still right seeing as my sense of direction was leading us towards the way we had came in to town……

.............................

01-18-2006, 02:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Liad Bar-EL Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 1,168	Does anybody have a GPS? Thinking about getting a GPS for my car. Anybody have one or know the +'s and -'s about them? Thanks, Liad Bar-EL

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eclipse trumpets Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 417	Yep got one of those Liad What do you want to know? i only use the basic functions of it but i'll answer if i can. Regards Leigh
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govtmodel New Friend Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 9	GPS 1) Easy or hard to set up for going to new places? Depends on the model, some are quite easy, some are not. 2) Does it disconnect in any places like tunnels, high voltage wires, etc and if so, does it pick up again? The receiver has to be in a direct line with three or more satellites to function. It will go stupid in tunnels or in a city with many tall buildings on relatively narrow streets, i.e., Manhattan. Once it starts receiving signals it comes back to life. 3) Any particular model differences/advantages? 4) How to update for road conditions and new road developments? The provider of the maps publishes periodic updates, but road conditions are not something a GPS usually does. 5) How can I be assured that it will not ask me to turn down a one way street the wrong way? You can't, but I've not had that experience. 6) I understand that the maps are very expensive. True? In the USA, the update for mine was $30US. Richard

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Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	I don't get lost.

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mrfabulous963 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 287	I have built in GPS in my recently purchased(correction, purchased is a lie, it was a dealer car) 2002 Audi A8L, i love it, it gets me right where I need to, i dont need to have an idea as to where i'm going, i just follow its instructions. The Only Downside, is everyonce in awhile it will come close to a location but not exact. I still think it's worth it though.

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Liad Bar-EL Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 1,168	1) Easy or hard to set up for going to new places? 2) Does it disconnect in any places like tunnels, high voltage wires, etc and if so, does it pick up again? 3) Any particular model differences/advantages? 4) How to update for road conditions and new road developmentss? 5) How can I be assured that it will not ask me to turn down a one way street the wrong way? 6) I understand that the maps are very expensive. True? Thanks, Liad Bar-EL

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