Re: my first GPS - suggestions?

On 11 Jul 2005 05:35:09 -0700, "bob bookouri" <bookouri@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>For what you need, if you do have a notebook computer in your car, I
>think you would be happier with one of the USB units for the computer.

Don't you think that'd be rather cumbersome, compared to any of the standalone
units? If one is always alone in the car, it might be practical, but that's not
always the case.

Joe Parsons

>I started out with an earthmate unit on the notebook. Ive worked my
>way up through several hand held units, and I now have a 2610 in my
>car, just for basic navigation in my car and on motorcycle. If I
>really needed to do things like you're talking about, Id go right back
>to the notebook and $100 USB. Even the high end GPS units cant compare
>in features, ease of use, etc..

.

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