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On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 17:54:43 -0500, "paul b" <pb_public@operamail.com>
wrote:
>None@none.tv wrote:
>
>> I have that same Axim, and I just bought a GPS system for it. I tend
>> to fixate on researching this sort of thing, and for my needs, the
>> Deluo Routis was the best choice. It worked on both my Axim and my
>> laptop.
>>
>> I just went to check on a link for you, but apparently, right after I
>> bought it, they stopped selling Routis. One of my other criteria was
>> that I wanted it to speak the directions so I wouldn't have to look at
>> the screen. Well, in hindsight, I always look at it anyway, so the
>> speech thing is only handy when I'm on the phone or daydreaming, and
>> it serves as a reminder to look at the screen.
>>
>> The other one I almost bought was a CF version with TomTom Navigator.
>> That may be the best bet. This way, if you decide to go with a
>> different PDA inthe future, you can utilize the GPS in the new one.
>> Although the new PDA would mostlikely have bluetooth in it, in which
>> case the CF card would be antiquated. *shrug*
>>
>> It's a tough call. Personally, if I were buying a new car anyway, and
>> the option for a GPS were there, I'd go that route. Easier all around.
>> Sure, you're literally paying 10 times as much, but it is $2000 spread
>> out over payments, probably covered under warranty, no extra wires and
>> used lighter outlets cluttering up the car, and you get the resale
>> value.
>>
>> John
>
>Thanks for the feedback. the Axim user site had a link to a
>comparison between the Routis and Mapopolis, and according to
>that one man's opinion, Mapopolis won very handily. But what do I
>know?
>
>Now that I know the basics of how to put a system together, I'm
>going to wait until I order the car and see what the bottom line
>is. One thing the built-in unit still has over the PDA: a large
>screen.
>
>Paul
I did just find out that Routis is no longer available. Really though,
as for the screen, at least on Routis (my only experience), the size
isn't really an issue. I leave it zoomed out while on the highway for
example, but it automatically zooms in when a turn is coming up. When
you've taken the turn, it zooms out again.
John
On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 17:54:43 -0500, "paul b" <pb_public@operamail.com>
wrote:
>None@none.tv wrote:
>
>> I have that same Axim, and I just bought a GPS system for it. I tend
>> to fixate on researching this sort of thing, and for my needs, the
>> Deluo Routis was the best choice. It worked on both my Axim and my
>> laptop.
>>
>> I just went to check on a link for you, but apparently, right after I
>> bought it, they stopped selling Routis. One of my other criteria was
>> that I wanted it to speak the directions so I wouldn't have to look at
>> the screen. Well, in hindsight, I always look at it anyway, so the
>> speech thing is only handy when I'm on the phone or daydreaming, and
>> it serves as a reminder to look at the screen.
>>
>> The other one I almost bought was a CF version with TomTom Navigator.
>> That may be the best bet. This way, if you decide to go with a
>> different PDA inthe future, you can utilize the GPS in the new one.
>> Although the new PDA would mostlikely have bluetooth in it, in which
>> case the CF card would be antiquated. *shrug*
>>
>> It's a tough call. Personally, if I were buying a new car anyway, and
>> the option for a GPS were there, I'd go that route. Easier all around.
>> Sure, you're literally paying 10 times as much, but it is $2000 spread
>> out over payments, probably covered under warranty, no extra wires and
>> used lighter outlets cluttering up the car, and you get the resale
>> value.
>>
>> John
>
>Thanks for the feedback. the Axim user site had a link to a
>comparison between the Routis and Mapopolis, and according to
>that one man's opinion, Mapopolis won very handily. But what do I
>know?
>
>Now that I know the basics of how to put a system together, I'm
>going to wait until I order the car and see what the bottom line
>is. One thing the built-in unit still has over the PDA: a large
>screen.
>
>Paul
I did just find out that Routis is no longer available. Really though,
as for the screen, at least on Routis (my only experience), the size
isn't really an issue. I leave it zoomed out while on the highway for
example, but it automatically zooms in when a turn is coming up. When
you've taken the turn, it zooms out again.
John