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On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 17:54:43 -0500, "paul b" <pb_public@operamail.com>
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>None@none.tv wrote:
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>> 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
 
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None@none.tv wrote:

>> One thing the built-in unit still has over the PDA: a large
>> screen.


> 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.


Thanks, that's good to know. Now to scrape the cash together for
the car!

Paul
 
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Also see http://www.gpspassion.com and the microsoft.public.streets-trips
newsgroup.

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"paul b" <pb_public@operamail.com> wrote in message
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> Mike_NYC wrote:
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>> Try the axim users site:
>>
>> www.aximsite.com
>>
>> They have a forum for each model axim, and one for GPS. I use the
>> TomTom System with TT bluetooth GPS. I prefer this to a built in, as
>> I travel to Europe often, and can take my GPS with me.
>
> Excellent resource. Will definitely give this more thought.
> Thanks much.
>
> Paul
 
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I haven't seen one in our CompUSA in months, but I bought one
from them last year. I can't recall right now when $30 was
spent in a better way.

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"Neil Smith [MVP Digital Media]" <neil@nospam.com> wrote in
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> Yeah, I've got one. They work pretty well.
>
> Cheers - Neil
>
> On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 22:37:37 -0500, "David C. Holley"
> <DavidCHolley@netscape.net> wrote:
>
>>I saw a FM transmitter in CompuUSA last week that allows you
>>broadcast
>>audio from your PocketPC to the FM radio in your car.
>>
>>Bob D. wrote:
>>
>>> IMHO, talking GPS is the only way to go! I just punch up my
>>> destination on
>>> my Mio 168, and turn when it says to turn. You can't imagine
>>> how liberating
>>> it is to drive without worrying where you are or when to
>>> turn. Sometimes I
>>> deliberately go off course just for the scenery. The Mio
>>> recalculates the
>>> route automatically, and always gets me where I'm going.
>>>
>>> Two FYIs:
>>>
>>> Contrary to what some say, the TFT displays on PDAs are
>>> useless in
>>> direct sunlight. (And still not so good in the shade, like in
>>> a car.) Even
>>> with good visibility, the driver shouldn't take his eyes off
>>> the road. GPS
>>> should be heard, not seen (at least in a car).
>>>
>>> PDAs aren't very loud. If you drive with the top or
>>> windows down, you
>>> will need to patch your PDA into your radio for extra volume.
>>>
>
 
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