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k1100rsr
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Nice, but...seven hundred friggin dollars worth of nice?
I don't get high priced GPS units...other than being waterproof, how much different is that unit than the 120$ Nuvi 200 that's in my wifes car?
I mean I have a 110$ waterproof color touchscreen Mageallon unit for my bike that does the job just fine. Sure the interface is not as nice as the Garmin but it does the job perfect.
Like TVs and computer monitors, I forsee GPS prices dropping dramatically in the future.
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if you hear of me scoring one of these... the og that kills me gets the midwest motobrick...
micki has dibbs on the bugeye motobrick... she is the only one who understands it... but the old geezer to put me out of my misery gets the black and siver motobrick...
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Mystic Red
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My Garmin 2610 is a fossil, but waterproof, and was $200. It works great! It was originally, like $1100 new, so in a couple of years I might upgrade to to a $200 Zumo. Are ya with me on that OTG 
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Jim
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| Mystic Red wrote: | | My Garmin 2610 is a fossil, but waterproof, and was $200. It works great! It was originally, like $1100 new, so in a couple of years I might upgrade to to a $200 Zumo. Are ya with me on that OTG |
2610 is a fossil? I'm still using a StreetPilot III !
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mnb
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The Zumo 660 has an MSRP $200 under what the 550 has had.
You can also get it for 20% off if you're an AMA member.
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k1100rsr
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I still use the Quest.
Loves it for the pocket size and its features, but not so glad for the low memory, slow calculation and bad reception. I must use a external antenna when i go to mountain areas.
And no possibility for speeding cameras alert when use in car.
I have used a Zumo 550 a bit, but it does not give me the good feeling.
Hope the 660 will give some good vibrations..
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Klinker
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| Jim wrote: | | Mystic Red wrote: | | My Garmin 2610 is a fossil, but waterproof, and was $200. It works great! It was originally, like $1100 new, so in a couple of years I might upgrade to to a $200 Zumo. Are ya with me on that OTG |
2610 is a fossil? I'm still using a StreetPilot III ! |
So what does that make my dog-eared 1998 AAA Central States and Provinces map stuffed into the map pocket of my tank bag?
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| Quote: | | So what does that make my dog-eared 1998 AAA Central States and Provinces map stuffed into the map pocket of my tank bag? |
Ain't no school like the old school.
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mnb
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| Klinker wrote: | | So what does that make my dog-eared 1998 AAA Central States and Provinces map stuffed into the map pocket of my tank bag? |
10 years out of date. It'll be missing new roads, rerouting of roads that have changed, bridges that have been replaced, roads permanently closed, etc..
There are those that love paper maps and those that love GPS units. The accuracy of either is only as good as the data used to make it. The thing I like about GPS is I don't have to stop and pull over to navigate - I can just ride.
No matter what technology you use, a backup is a good idea. Maps can be lost or damaged, GPS units stolen or malfunction. I'd make my backup something different (ie: a different source) so that if you come across something incorrect or missing, your backup might have it right. Of course, for short trips, this isn't really an issue.
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Flying Duck
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The good thing about paper maps is that you cna lay them out and look for twisty roads.
Hint: If you go to the tourism site for most states they will mail you a free state road map. Some are very good while some (like Washington) aren't the most comprehensive maps.
The one thing that's really nice about a GPS is finding an address in a strange city. The larger the city, the more handy the GPS is.
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Doing IV home care I visit new houses at least a half dozen a week. My job absolutely requires a GPS.
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| mnb wrote: | | Klinker wrote: | | So what does that make my dog-eared 1998 AAA Central States and Provinces map stuffed into the map pocket of my tank bag? |
10 years out of date. It'll be missing new roads, rerouting of roads that have changed, bridges that have been replaced, roads permanently closed, etc... |
Unexpected surprises! Ain't serendipity great?!!
Actually, if I'm planning a trip of any distance I'll get current maps. I've contemplated the benefits of a GPS, but for the once or twice a year I think I'd really use it, it just never made sense. I usually don't find myself needing to navigate much as I ride. When I stop for fuel (as is frequently necessary with our 5.2 gallon tanks) I can usually plan the route far enough ahead to get me to where the needle approaches "E" again.
With the stuff the newer smart phones have (GPS, broadband internet, media player), I could see that being all I need. Plan my route while fueling up - if I got lost, I could always stop and get my bearings. I'm sure it's different in other parts of the country where the roads are trickier. If you're into tracking your trip, etc, I suppose a GPS is the way to go. And I can see how someone in OTG's situation would find it beneficial.
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Mystic Red
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| Quote: | | The one thing that's really nice about a GPS is finding an address in a strange city. |
Don't forget that they also have an accurate speedo, something most K's don't have. 
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| Mystic Red wrote: | | Quote: | | The one thing that's really nice about a GPS is finding an address in a strange city. |
Don't forget that they also have an accurate speedo, something most K's don't have. |
But that's easy to fix:
http://fdk11.pcriot.com/bmw/tech/speedocal/speedocal.htm
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