Monday, March 19, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
I tried a gps - it worked on and off, and I wonder if the weather can have a large affect on its ability to perform. The unit I tried was a magellan 300 roadmate. It cost 299.99, but I am willing to spend more on a reliable unit.
Can weather cause the unit to not pickup a signal - is this common?GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
magellan 300 comes with a b uilt in antenna that is mounted on the GPS device; that is usually positioned/ fixed inside your car on above the dash board/ below the windshield etc which means that even in good conditions; the receiver will get moderate signal levels provided that 1. its using a built in - probably passive antenna-.
2. the antenna - which is mounted on the device is placed inside the car/ even if close to the windshield.
answering your question.. yes weather affects GPS signal reception.
but using a GPS device with an external active antenna that is usually mounted above the roof top of your car will surely provide you with better reception levels on both clear and story weather conditions. you can also try adding an external antenna to your device. try here
http://www.amazon.com/Performance-extern鈥?/a>GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
Considering a GPS unit uses satellite signals it is possible the weather affects reception.GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
GPS units will work during overcast days. Cloud cover or other weather conditions, for the most part, won't affect the reception of the unit. GPS signals are blocked by solid objects, such as a roof when inside, or even the metal roof of a car- sometimes just moving the unit from the dashboard where the unit receives the signals through the windshield to the center armrest will cause the unit to not receive the signals.
However, the atmospheric conditions do affect the radio signals that the unit receives. This can affect the timing of the signal, which in theory degrades the accuracy of the unit- also known as dilution of precision. In real life use, this is negligible and if the unit is receiving more than 5 satellites you probably won't notice- the difference is several feet at most. Also differential GPS such as WAAS will reduce that error even further.
Can weather cause the unit to not pickup a signal - is this common?GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
magellan 300 comes with a b uilt in antenna that is mounted on the GPS device; that is usually positioned/ fixed inside your car on above the dash board/ below the windshield etc which means that even in good conditions; the receiver will get moderate signal levels provided that 1. its using a built in - probably passive antenna-.
2. the antenna - which is mounted on the device is placed inside the car/ even if close to the windshield.
answering your question.. yes weather affects GPS signal reception.
but using a GPS device with an external active antenna that is usually mounted above the roof top of your car will surely provide you with better reception levels on both clear and story weather conditions. you can also try adding an external antenna to your device. try here
http://www.amazon.com/Performance-extern鈥?/a>GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
Considering a GPS unit uses satellite signals it is possible the weather affects reception.GPS - do overcast days like in central ohio affect GPS?
GPS units will work during overcast days. Cloud cover or other weather conditions, for the most part, won't affect the reception of the unit. GPS signals are blocked by solid objects, such as a roof when inside, or even the metal roof of a car- sometimes just moving the unit from the dashboard where the unit receives the signals through the windshield to the center armrest will cause the unit to not receive the signals.
However, the atmospheric conditions do affect the radio signals that the unit receives. This can affect the timing of the signal, which in theory degrades the accuracy of the unit- also known as dilution of precision. In real life use, this is negligible and if the unit is receiving more than 5 satellites you probably won't notice- the difference is several feet at most. Also differential GPS such as WAAS will reduce that error even further.
Which gps do you think is the best.?
A tomtom xl 340s gps, magellan roadmate 1475t, or tomtom go 630Which gps do you think is the best.?
GPS devices have enjoyed tremendous sales growth, particularly in the automotive market.
tomtom go 630 is good as it offers the following features:
* IQ Routes鈩?technology
* Advanced Lane Guidance
* Easy access to traffic information
* TomTom Map Share鈩?technology
* Complete maps of the US %26amp; Canada
* Voice address input
* Hands-free calling
I've had experience with both TomToms and Magellan. I had frequent trouble with the TT getting turn info. too late. Also, getting updates were a pain to get. The Magellan that I had (1470) had a nice big screen, easy to navigate and also had some great features like AAA ratings. My pick is for the Magellan. Good luck.Which gps do you think is the best.?
This is just my opinion on your question, since I have used a TomTom and Garmin that cost me twice as much but didn鈥檛 give as much - I think I can express my small opinion on the mater. For those who don鈥檛 agree please excuse my 2 cents.
First off my gps has a 5 inch wide-screen not 4.3 inch small screen. My gps is a portable navigation device that works like a small computer - it has calculator, calendar, music, picture, videos, games, and some other cool stuff. It has advanced lane guidance, prices, smart Routes, and free map upgrades.
It has text-to-speech that reads aloud street and point-of-interest names for quicker recognition. This feature is really cool because it specifically tells you which side of the street the location is on unlike other gps's that just tell you where to go, but don鈥檛 tell you what side of the street the location or destination is on.
A 5-inch wide-format touch screen occupies the front of the gps while a large, loud speaker dominates its back. The only physical control to be found is the power button on the unit's top edge. The Mini-USB port on its side serves as the connection for the included 12-volt car charger, computer cable for data connection, and office/home charger.
Unlike its primary competitor, the Garmin, and some TomTom version does not have an SD or microSD card slot, so you're stuck with the device's 2GB of onboard storage (most of which is occupied by map and voice data). Mine came with a SD slot and a 4GB sd card.
The multi surface mount is clever - the gps has mounts on it that allows you to connect a cradle to it which can connect to the free multi surface mount. To attach the gps to your windshield, simply flip out the suction cup, place the device on the windshield, and filp the locking ring switch. The flip-lock suction cup feel as secure as the Garmin's lever-actuated suction cup.
Also included with the gps is a 12-volt car charger, a USB connection cable, and an adhesive disk for attaching the gps to your vehicle's dashboard if windshield mounting is not permissible.
The gps features Advanced Lane Guidance, a new feature to gps's that shows detailed illustrations of complex freeway interchanges, complete with lane information. Arrows overlaid on the illustration notify drivers of what lanes will keep them on the chosen route.
Text-to-speech functionality lets the gps announce street and point-of-interest names aloud. The gps comes bundled with lots of languages English, French, and Spanish voices. Just so you know, im using a newelectronx gps with amigo on it.
hope this long opinion helps. lol
If you go to http://www.the-portable-gps.com the have reviews by actual unit owners that use that model on a daily basis. They also show the popularity rating. In addition they have comparison charts comparing features offered by each model. This will help you decide what unit best fits your needs.
Good luckWhich gps do you think is the best.?
I would say Garmin but don't know about others
GPS devices have enjoyed tremendous sales growth, particularly in the automotive market.
tomtom go 630 is good as it offers the following features:
* IQ Routes鈩?technology
* Advanced Lane Guidance
* Easy access to traffic information
* TomTom Map Share鈩?technology
* Complete maps of the US %26amp; Canada
* Voice address input
* Hands-free calling
I've had experience with both TomToms and Magellan. I had frequent trouble with the TT getting turn info. too late. Also, getting updates were a pain to get. The Magellan that I had (1470) had a nice big screen, easy to navigate and also had some great features like AAA ratings. My pick is for the Magellan. Good luck.Which gps do you think is the best.?
This is just my opinion on your question, since I have used a TomTom and Garmin that cost me twice as much but didn鈥檛 give as much - I think I can express my small opinion on the mater. For those who don鈥檛 agree please excuse my 2 cents.
First off my gps has a 5 inch wide-screen not 4.3 inch small screen. My gps is a portable navigation device that works like a small computer - it has calculator, calendar, music, picture, videos, games, and some other cool stuff. It has advanced lane guidance, prices, smart Routes, and free map upgrades.
It has text-to-speech that reads aloud street and point-of-interest names for quicker recognition. This feature is really cool because it specifically tells you which side of the street the location is on unlike other gps's that just tell you where to go, but don鈥檛 tell you what side of the street the location or destination is on.
A 5-inch wide-format touch screen occupies the front of the gps while a large, loud speaker dominates its back. The only physical control to be found is the power button on the unit's top edge. The Mini-USB port on its side serves as the connection for the included 12-volt car charger, computer cable for data connection, and office/home charger.
Unlike its primary competitor, the Garmin, and some TomTom version does not have an SD or microSD card slot, so you're stuck with the device's 2GB of onboard storage (most of which is occupied by map and voice data). Mine came with a SD slot and a 4GB sd card.
The multi surface mount is clever - the gps has mounts on it that allows you to connect a cradle to it which can connect to the free multi surface mount. To attach the gps to your windshield, simply flip out the suction cup, place the device on the windshield, and filp the locking ring switch. The flip-lock suction cup feel as secure as the Garmin's lever-actuated suction cup.
Also included with the gps is a 12-volt car charger, a USB connection cable, and an adhesive disk for attaching the gps to your vehicle's dashboard if windshield mounting is not permissible.
The gps features Advanced Lane Guidance, a new feature to gps's that shows detailed illustrations of complex freeway interchanges, complete with lane information. Arrows overlaid on the illustration notify drivers of what lanes will keep them on the chosen route.
Text-to-speech functionality lets the gps announce street and point-of-interest names aloud. The gps comes bundled with lots of languages English, French, and Spanish voices. Just so you know, im using a newelectronx gps with amigo on it.
hope this long opinion helps. lol
If you go to http://www.the-portable-gps.com the have reviews by actual unit owners that use that model on a daily basis. They also show the popularity rating. In addition they have comparison charts comparing features offered by each model. This will help you decide what unit best fits your needs.
Good luckWhich gps do you think is the best.?
I would say Garmin but don't know about others
Please help with GPS systems!?
I am looking at some GPS systems in the Black Friday ads (TomTom XL325, Magellan Roadmate 1220 - as well as others). I mentioned these to my husband but he said he wants something he can use when he goes hunting and fishing. Do these systems have topical maps for that sort of thing? If not, which systems do? Are there any systems that have both what he wants and the road navigation I am looking for?
Thanks!Please help with GPS systems!?
Most of the road units will only get your husband to the parking lot. They do not have topographic maps, and are pretty clunky to use off-road. They are not really made to be held in your hand. The Garmin nuvi 500 series can show both road and topographic maps, but you need to find out what is preloaded on the receiver and if you need to buy more maps besides what comes with it. Handheld units can do turn-by-turn directions and be used off-road. However, these handheld units do not give spoken driving instructions. They just beep when you get to a turn. Also, they usually do not come with maps. Some of the Garmin Oregon and Colorado models come with topographic maps, but those topo maps do not give you turn-by-turn directions.
Thanks!Please help with GPS systems!?
Most of the road units will only get your husband to the parking lot. They do not have topographic maps, and are pretty clunky to use off-road. They are not really made to be held in your hand. The Garmin nuvi 500 series can show both road and topographic maps, but you need to find out what is preloaded on the receiver and if you need to buy more maps besides what comes with it. Handheld units can do turn-by-turn directions and be used off-road. However, these handheld units do not give spoken driving instructions. They just beep when you get to a turn. Also, they usually do not come with maps. Some of the Garmin Oregon and Colorado models come with topographic maps, but those topo maps do not give you turn-by-turn directions.
Which is the best GPS?
Garmin nuvi 200 Portable GPS with 3.5" Display
Magellan - RoadMate 1212 Portable GPS
Nextar GPS Navigation SystemWhich is the best GPS?
Garmin Nuvip411
Magellan - RoadMate 1212 Portable GPS
Nextar GPS Navigation SystemWhich is the best GPS?
Garmin Nuvi
Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
Hi, which of those two GPS Navigation System is better?
Mio DigiWalker C310x GPS Navigation MP3 GPS System
MAGELLAN ROADMATE 300 AUTOMOTIVE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEMWhich one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
Garmin seem to be on the top end of GPS system manufacture at the minute. Look out especially for systems that have memorycard expansion slots - and a pre-requisite to me now would be bluetooth built in, which will allow you to use it for hands-free cell phone calls.
You can check out the various auto GPS navigation systems at http://satnav-gps.info/auto-gps-systems/Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
u rich bastards!! go to yahoo maps show off!!!!!!!!!Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
I have the Garmin C550. It's the best one.racing games online
Mio DigiWalker C310x GPS Navigation MP3 GPS System
MAGELLAN ROADMATE 300 AUTOMOTIVE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEMWhich one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
Garmin seem to be on the top end of GPS system manufacture at the minute. Look out especially for systems that have memorycard expansion slots - and a pre-requisite to me now would be bluetooth built in, which will allow you to use it for hands-free cell phone calls.
You can check out the various auto GPS navigation systems at http://satnav-gps.info/auto-gps-systems/Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
u rich bastards!! go to yahoo maps show off!!!!!!!!!Which one is better ? Navigation GPS System?
I have the Garmin C550. It's the best one.
Monday, February 20, 2012
A question about a car GPS?
Ok so i am looking for a gps for my dad . he needs it for work and needs to be a 7 inch screen.. does anyone know of any great reliable and affordable GPS for car that has a 7 inch screen? i saw this one Magellan RoadMate 1700 7-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator does anyone know if this is a great gps?? thanks in advance =DA question about a car GPS?
Tomtom, Navman and Garmin all make decent gps systems. They are not perfect by any means, but these three brands are standouts over the opposition.
I have had no personal experience with Magellan for in-car ude, but I know the systems are top of the line for hikers. This does not necessarily mean the routing software is any good.A question about a car GPS?
i think this one may meet your needs , http://www.12vcity.com
They have specialized in manufacturing auto parts for several years.the price is much reasonable
Tomtom, Navman and Garmin all make decent gps systems. They are not perfect by any means, but these three brands are standouts over the opposition.
I have had no personal experience with Magellan for in-car ude, but I know the systems are top of the line for hikers. This does not necessarily mean the routing software is any good.A question about a car GPS?
i think this one may meet your needs , http://www.12vcity.com
They have specialized in manufacturing auto parts for several years.the price is much reasonable
Portable GPS Question?
What's the better deal:
Magellan Roadmate 1212 Portable Navigation System with a 3.5 inch screen and Text-To-Speech Guidance for $99
or
Magellan RoadMate 1412 Portable GPS Auto Navigator with Large 4.3" display, Text-to-speech and 6 million POI's for $149?
Portable GPS Question?
They're rather similar, actually. Which one is the better deal depends on the display size you want. I actually prefer the smaller 3.5" screen, but most people prefer the larger 4.3" widescreen.
Magellan Roadmate 1212 Portable Navigation System with a 3.5 inch screen and Text-To-Speech Guidance for $99
or
Magellan RoadMate 1412 Portable GPS Auto Navigator with Large 4.3" display, Text-to-speech and 6 million POI's for $149?
Portable GPS Question?
They're rather similar, actually. Which one is the better deal depends on the display size you want. I actually prefer the smaller 3.5" screen, but most people prefer the larger 4.3" widescreen.
I want to buy a GPS system. Please help me choose.?
Which one should I get? They all range at about the same price...
Magellan Roadmate 1470,
Garmin Nuvi 265WT,
or the Nuvi 285WT?
Thanks!!I want to buy a GPS system. Please help me choose.?
You know your needs better than we do. Just know what you need and get something that meets those needs.I want to buy a GPS system. Please help me choose.?
Garmin or TomTom
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yahoo quentin_keogh@yahoo.comI want to buy a GPS system. Please help me choose.?
To be honest with you, I've heard a lot of crap about the Magellans, so you might want to stay away from that one. The two Garmin's are nearly identical, but the 265WT rates better (and has the FM traffic receiver, a plus). Your best bet is the Garmin Nuvi 265WT. If don't have your mind set on one of those three, you may also want to consider a cheaper one. They don't have all the fancy gadgets like Bluetooth and whatnot, but they get the job done. I myself have a cheap RadioShack one, and it has not failed to get me out of a situation yet. In fact, it's usually better at getting me places than Google Maps or that horrible Mapquest.
Garmin Nuvi 265WT
Magellan Roadmate 1470,
Garmin Nuvi 265WT,
or the Nuvi 285WT?
Thanks!!I want to buy a GPS system. Please help me choose.?
You know your needs better than we do. Just know what you need and get something that meets those needs.I want to buy a GPS system. Please help me choose.?
Garmin or TomTom
follow me on twitter:elvis94
add me on Facebook:Quentin Keogh
msn quentin-keogh@hotmail.com
yahoo quentin_keogh@yahoo.comI want to buy a GPS system. Please help me choose.?
To be honest with you, I've heard a lot of crap about the Magellans, so you might want to stay away from that one. The two Garmin's are nearly identical, but the 265WT rates better (and has the FM traffic receiver, a plus). Your best bet is the Garmin Nuvi 265WT. If don't have your mind set on one of those three, you may also want to consider a cheaper one. They don't have all the fancy gadgets like Bluetooth and whatnot, but they get the job done. I myself have a cheap RadioShack one, and it has not failed to get me out of a situation yet. In fact, it's usually better at getting me places than Google Maps or that horrible Mapquest.
Garmin Nuvi 265WT
Can this power supply power my GPS?
Was wondering can this http://www.shopxscargo.com/product_catal鈥?/a>
power my Magellan Roadmate 700? The power supply gives out 20 Watts, the A/C adapter that came with my GPs says "Input 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz Max 0.32A Output 12V 1A"Can this power supply power my GPS?
YES if your GPS came with a USB cable to connect to the computer then you use the USB connector on the pocket power it is essentially the same thing "IT Will Work"Can this power supply power my GPS?
no... wouldn't even attempt it... most gps systems are only 5 volts... anything more... and you won't like the results!!! now... if you're talking about using the cigarette lighter plug with the gps... then yes it will... but do not connect the 12 volts to the gps in any other manner... without the lighter plug providedoil change
power my Magellan Roadmate 700? The power supply gives out 20 Watts, the A/C adapter that came with my GPs says "Input 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz Max 0.32A Output 12V 1A"Can this power supply power my GPS?
YES if your GPS came with a USB cable to connect to the computer then you use the USB connector on the pocket power it is essentially the same thing "IT Will Work"Can this power supply power my GPS?
no... wouldn't even attempt it... most gps systems are only 5 volts... anything more... and you won't like the results!!! now... if you're talking about using the cigarette lighter plug with the gps... then yes it will... but do not connect the 12 volts to the gps in any other manner... without the lighter plug provided
Which gps should i get?
should i get the Magellan RoadMate 1212 GPS, or the Magellan RoadMate 1412 GPS, both cost 200 bucks. quickly!Which gps should i get?
1412Which gps should i get?
If I were you I'll go with 1412jet ski
1412Which gps should i get?
If I were you I'll go with 1412
How do i geocache?
I have a Magellan Roadmate 2200t, but its portable and I want to try geocaching but i don't think it lists my coordinates, is there a way to find them or do i need to download a specific software?How do i geocache?
I use a Magellan Explorist 210. Basically the instructions the last answer gave are correct.
Go to geocaching.com and register. Log in the lat and long of your "base" (home, work, wherever you decide to geocache from). Do a search for geochaches near your base point.
You can use the links at the bottom of the page to check all of the points and download them into a waypoint file.
Use the software Magellan gave you, Magellan RoadMate PC Tools, and the Magellan RoadMate POI Manager to transfer files to you gps unit and transfer the way points to your system.
The wyapoints you downloaded are in an ascii CSV file that you can edit using notepad. Geocaching.com makes people pay if they want the notes or hints in the download but you can enter them using notepad, if you want to take the time.How do i geocache?
I can't say that I'm familiar with Magellans (I use a Garmin), but if it is portable, there should be a feature that allows the addition of waypoints. These can be the locations of geocaches. You should have the ability to enter them manually, but there are features that allow you to download waypoints from the geocaching.com website, perhaps using the freeware programme EasyGPS. After the waypoints are entered, you don't need to view the latitude or longitude as the GPSr will treat the waypoint as a homing beacon and point you in the correct direction.
I use a Magellan Explorist 210. Basically the instructions the last answer gave are correct.
Go to geocaching.com and register. Log in the lat and long of your "base" (home, work, wherever you decide to geocache from). Do a search for geochaches near your base point.
You can use the links at the bottom of the page to check all of the points and download them into a waypoint file.
Use the software Magellan gave you, Magellan RoadMate PC Tools, and the Magellan RoadMate POI Manager to transfer files to you gps unit and transfer the way points to your system.
The wyapoints you downloaded are in an ascii CSV file that you can edit using notepad. Geocaching.com makes people pay if they want the notes or hints in the download but you can enter them using notepad, if you want to take the time.How do i geocache?
I can't say that I'm familiar with Magellans (I use a Garmin), but if it is portable, there should be a feature that allows the addition of waypoints. These can be the locations of geocaches. You should have the ability to enter them manually, but there are features that allow you to download waypoints from the geocaching.com website, perhaps using the freeware programme EasyGPS. After the waypoints are entered, you don't need to view the latitude or longitude as the GPSr will treat the waypoint as a homing beacon and point you in the correct direction.
Which GPS should i get?
I am able to get either a TomTom XL330 or Magellan Roadmate 1470 for free from Airmiles. Which one should I get? I will only be travelling Canada and USA. Which is better?Which GPS should i get?
either one is good
whichever one is not made in China that would be my first consideration.
i would go for Garmin for better and newer updated maps and better hardware(Garmin GPS is what airline airplanes use, different system of course)
or Mio
either one is good
whichever one is not made in China that would be my first consideration.
i would go for Garmin for better and newer updated maps and better hardware(Garmin GPS is what airline airplanes use, different system of course)
or Mio
Does this seem like a good gps?
its the Magellan RoadMate 1412 GPS Navigation - 4.3
here a site about it
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/鈥?/a>
if not what should i look for??Does this seem like a good gps?
becareful it says REFURBISHED... this should send warning flags up. most REFURBISHED stuff is either damaged by the customer and then just resold by the store. get a new one.
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddetail.p鈥?/a>
here a site about it
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/鈥?/a>
if not what should i look for??Does this seem like a good gps?
becareful it says REFURBISHED... this should send warning flags up. most REFURBISHED stuff is either damaged by the customer and then just resold by the store. get a new one.
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddetail.p鈥?/a>
How can i upgrade my gps maps?
magellan roadmate 800 north americaHow can i upgrade my gps maps?
it does not appear that they have a map update?alpinestars
it does not appear that they have a map update?
Which is the better GPS Device?
1.) Magellan GPS Navigator, RoadMate 1200
2.) Magellan - RoadMate 1212 Portable GPS
3.) TomTom ONE 125
4.) Garmin 3.5" Nuvi 200 GPS
5.) Mio Moov 200 GPS Navigator
Please do not name any other ones other than the ones I have listed.Which is the better GPS Device?
I have the tomtom, and actually dont like it at all, but my grandmother has the Garmin and we used it to go to New York, and it was wonderful. I loved it, it is soooo easy to use, and it is so quick at recalculating if you miss a turn or something it recalculates a new rout for you in seconds, and my Tom tom doesnt do that it takes forever, and its very complicated to use. Im not a big technology person, so I like things that are easy to use, so in my own experience the Garmin Nuvi is the best, and ive actually heard alot of other people say the exact same thing. My cousin has the magellen and I think she had it for like 6 months and it fell apart she said it was a cheap piece of crap. The Garmin is usually one of the pricier ones but its definately worth the extra money, and I know this Friday I think its WalMart has a great deal on a garmin, its only like $89.00, last year when I bought my grandmothers it was 300, so thats definately a great deal. Good luck with that. Hope you find the right one that works for you.
tom tomWhich is the better GPS Device?
tom tom!! my dad has it
Tom Tom. I've heard good things.Which is the better GPS Device?
Magellan GPS Navigator, RoadMate 1200google crome
2.) Magellan - RoadMate 1212 Portable GPS
3.) TomTom ONE 125
4.) Garmin 3.5" Nuvi 200 GPS
5.) Mio Moov 200 GPS Navigator
Please do not name any other ones other than the ones I have listed.Which is the better GPS Device?
I have the tomtom, and actually dont like it at all, but my grandmother has the Garmin and we used it to go to New York, and it was wonderful. I loved it, it is soooo easy to use, and it is so quick at recalculating if you miss a turn or something it recalculates a new rout for you in seconds, and my Tom tom doesnt do that it takes forever, and its very complicated to use. Im not a big technology person, so I like things that are easy to use, so in my own experience the Garmin Nuvi is the best, and ive actually heard alot of other people say the exact same thing. My cousin has the magellen and I think she had it for like 6 months and it fell apart she said it was a cheap piece of crap. The Garmin is usually one of the pricier ones but its definately worth the extra money, and I know this Friday I think its WalMart has a great deal on a garmin, its only like $89.00, last year when I bought my grandmothers it was 300, so thats definately a great deal. Good luck with that. Hope you find the right one that works for you.
tom tomWhich is the better GPS Device?
tom tom!! my dad has it
Tom Tom. I've heard good things.Which is the better GPS Device?
Magellan GPS Navigator, RoadMate 1200
Which navagation system is better?
tomtom XL 325S 4.3 in. Touchscreen Display GPS Navigation System or Magellan Roadmate 1220 GPS Navigation System or tomtom ONE 130 3.5 in. Touchscreen Display GPS Navigation System.... which one would you chose and why?Which navagation system is better?
tomtomWhich navagation system is better?
A couple of months ago I made the best GPS investment of my life and bought a Newelectronx GPS multimedia device. I use it for hiking and geocaching and LOVE IT!simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, has a turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and more feature. It's comparable to the Garmin (which is the Hikers %26amp; GeoCachers preferred handheld GPS) or TomTom, etc. but WAY better and way cheaper in price too!! It's has everything the Garmin has, and more. It's WAAS enabled which makes it 5 times more accurate than anything else that's not WAAS enabled. You can easily mark ANY spot, such as a trail head where you parked your car, as a via point and you can set it to track your every step and then lead you directly back to your start point. You can select ANY point on the built in map and it will direct you to it. You can type in any coordinates and it will guide you directly to that spot. It's simply amazing!! I got it on sale at Newelectronx for $105.00 with free shipping to my front door. Buy it....you won鈥檛 regret it AT ALL!
cost: $105 with free shipping
model number: gps-igo-amigo
web site:
http://www.newelectronx.com/proddetail.p鈥?/a>Which navagation system is better?
I have found that TomTom is the best road GPS because it is the easiest to use and is always current. What version you get depends on how much you want to spend.
tomtomWhich navagation system is better?
A couple of months ago I made the best GPS investment of my life and bought a Newelectronx GPS multimedia device. I use it for hiking and geocaching and LOVE IT!simply touch the color screen to enter a destination, has a turn-by-turn voice directions, 2-D or 3-D maps and more feature. It's comparable to the Garmin (which is the Hikers %26amp; GeoCachers preferred handheld GPS) or TomTom, etc. but WAY better and way cheaper in price too!! It's has everything the Garmin has, and more. It's WAAS enabled which makes it 5 times more accurate than anything else that's not WAAS enabled. You can easily mark ANY spot, such as a trail head where you parked your car, as a via point and you can set it to track your every step and then lead you directly back to your start point. You can select ANY point on the built in map and it will direct you to it. You can type in any coordinates and it will guide you directly to that spot. It's simply amazing!! I got it on sale at Newelectronx for $105.00 with free shipping to my front door. Buy it....you won鈥檛 regret it AT ALL!
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I have found that TomTom is the best road GPS because it is the easiest to use and is always current. What version you get depends on how much you want to spend.
GPS.. how do I activate the text to speech feature?
I have the magellan roadmate 1340, it says it includes the feature, however, I don't know how to activate it.GPS.. how do I activate the text to speech feature?
It should automatically be activated.
It should automatically be activated.
Does this seem like a good gps?
its the Magellan RoadMate 1412 GPS Navigation - 4.3
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Why wont my gps work?
when i turn it on and try to touch something it clicks something else. it is a Magellan RoadMate 1400.Why wont my gps work?
It's wore out, broken, junk... how would we know what is wrong with it? Go buy another one and take better care of it..Why wont my gps work?
It sounds like your "touchscreen calibration" has gone haywire. I'd recommend first trying to do a screen calibration. Be VERY precise when prompted to touch the indicated points on the screen. It's probably best to use something like a PDA stylus or the tip of a ballpoint pen (with the actual ballpoint retracted of course) rather than your fingertip when performing the procedure.
If that fails, it's possible that doing a "reset for first use" may cure the problem, but I'd really recommend that you check with Magellan support first. The reset will ERASE everything saved on the unit.
If you want to try the hard reset, you need to get into a hidden menu using the bottom buttons. Press plus-plus-minus-minus-plus-minus (++--+-) to access the menu.shop bop
It's wore out, broken, junk... how would we know what is wrong with it? Go buy another one and take better care of it..Why wont my gps work?
It sounds like your "touchscreen calibration" has gone haywire. I'd recommend first trying to do a screen calibration. Be VERY precise when prompted to touch the indicated points on the screen. It's probably best to use something like a PDA stylus or the tip of a ballpoint pen (with the actual ballpoint retracted of course) rather than your fingertip when performing the procedure.
If that fails, it's possible that doing a "reset for first use" may cure the problem, but I'd really recommend that you check with Magellan support first. The reset will ERASE everything saved on the unit.
If you want to try the hard reset, you need to get into a hidden menu using the bottom buttons. Press plus-plus-minus-minus-plus-minus (++--+-) to access the menu.
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