inexpensive mapping gps

[hazmat]

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I'm kind of curious to know how someone defined a specific number of POI's. I mean isn't that kind of subjective? It is a Point of Interest after all. What constitutes an "official" POI?

In my world it's offroad trails, motorcycle and tractor dealerships, and microbreweries. You know... the good stuff.

Don't know how they defined it, but I figure it to be anything with an address (non residential). I know for sure that the stock POI files are lacking.

 

[dgl24087]

Could also be defined by who is willing to pay to be included as a POI (restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc.). I'm sure hospitals, airports, possibly state or national parks are freebies, but the others ......

 

[MicroPilot]

Why would I want a gps to tell me how to get to a place that I alreday know how to get to?




Refer to the answer of #1, and add 'DUH!'




As stated.. it's for my wife.. not me.. she's not real computer literate.. plus.. for the one that hooks tot he pc and the software.. etc.. it's only a little more to buy a portable GPS system. etc..

soundguy

I'm not talking to you. Thanks for making me feel stupid though.

 

[Soundguy]

I'm not talking to you. Thanks for making me feel stupid though.

I know you were replying to rollingfarm.. the person who posted right after my message, His post stated he was going to watch this thread for info because he to was interested in in a gps.

lets be reasonable...my answer still stands.. that is a 'head slap' ''DOH" kind of thing.. I doubt anybody really wants to get a GPS so they can pull out of their driveway

I didn't say, call, or imply that you were stupid.. .. I did however imply that your answer didn't apply well to the post you quoted and replied to.

besides.. if anybody wants to spend 150-500$ just to have a tow that maps.. why not... Many of them offer alternate route planning, like least time /least miles routes.. so.. even if you know where you are going.. you might still benefit from an alternator route... or one. that say.. avoids toll roads.. or freeways// or unsealed roads.. All of these are optins I se. Plus some offer traffic reporting wtih the addition of an extra transceiver.. etc.

As with any gadget.. they will be more usefull or less useful.. depending on who's hands they are in... For me? Not so usefull ... I know N,S,E,W .. now.. for my wife... yeah.. pretty usefull.. she is the kind that DOES travel with maps to places she's been! :0

Soundguy

 

[WVBill]

you can create your own POI files & download them to the unit. Some units even have a SD slot for added storage space...

There are web sites you can go to and download POI files for just about anything you're interested in. Wendy's, Starbucks, red-light cameras, etc. etc. Just Google "POI"

WVBill

 

[shvl73]

Well after looking at the new Garmins and getting the itch to upgrade. I bought a Nuvi 260 today. Best Buy had it on sale for $229.99. I was in the Staples parking lot so, I printed the Best Buy online ad and they Matched it at Staples. I had $15+ in rewards points so, out the door for $215. I'll try it out next week.

 

[Soundguy]

I ended up picking up that navman.. got my feet wet for 99$.. ( 119$, and they give you a 20$ prepaid mastercard.. )will see how it does..

soundguy

 

[Dunham Farm]

I'm new to all this, what is out there that I can map my property?
Thanks Brian

 

[LMTC]

Heck, I just want to know where I am right now My oldest son has one and loves it....I say give me an atlas and a good navigator (I'm amazed at how few people seem able to read maps and give directions) and I can go anywhere.

 

[Soundguy]

I'm amazed at the people that can't tell north/south/east/west...

soundguy

 

[LMTC]

I'm amazed at the people that can't tell north/south/east/west...

soundguy

How many times have you had to tell someone "No, the OTHER right"? Try this sometime in a large group....when you are the speaker or have their attention. Tell them you are going to ask them to do something very simple, and you want them to do it instantly...then say "raise your left hand" or the right....you will probably be amazed at how many get it wrong, and that has always led me to believe that half of those who got it correct did so only by random chance.

 

[Soundguy]

My wifes a middle school music teacher... She says that about half her class will get it wrong when she askes them to lift a left or right hand.. etc... go figure..

soundguy

 

[sandman2234]

I purchased one from another member of this board when he upgraded. (Thanks again by the way) I used the speedometer on it in a truck that the speedometer was haywire. The mechanics set the computer in the truck to run 70 mph, but the Garmin said it was running 86mph. Enough of a difference to get you a serious ticket. Since then I have changed jobs and run a little further than just in town. The Garmin works fine, and I often use it even when I know where I am going. However, my preference has been the laptop with Microsofts mapping program in it, as I can see more of the picture and route my own way to my distination. Sometimes the GPS wants to take the scenic route, which isn't good when you are paying for a leased truck by the mile, especially with fuel prices like they are.
For those of you that travel to places you have never been, either is great but the GPS is easier to listen to than a laptop is to see while driving down the road.
David from jax

 

[CurlyDave]

Why would I want a gps to tell me how to get to a place that I alreday know how to get to?

Well, I find that feature extremely useful. I used to drive about a 7 hour trip once or twice a month. I knew just where I was going, but would sometimes get bored and start daydreaming. The GPS would always warn me a mile before my exits, which saved quite a few overshoots.

Maybe this is demonstrating "senior moments", but I used to do it when I was young too.

The other thing I found was quite a few shortcuts on routes I thought I knew quite well.

 

[Champy]

Why would I want a gps to tell me how to get to a place that I alreday know how to get to?

Actually I have done this a number of times as well. When I first got my Garmin, I would have it map routes to places I already knew to test the features / accuracy, and to get familiar with the device. I now have a better sense of trusting it (80%) after going through these test runs......