-=PCTechTalk=- Re: GPS & C/Laptop - more questions
- From: "Mike the mod" <mikebike@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:39:36 -0700
Hi Rose,
I only experimented with the laptop GPS in the driveway
not on the road. The version I had did not talk.
I did take my laptop to LA a few years back using an inverter.
The kids played games on it so it was in someone's hands/lap all the time.
They do make mounts for laptops though. Google for:
"laptop mounts mobile" =
www.mobilevehiclemounts.com/
My intention was to find a laptop navigation program that has
the ability to upload my trip to the GPS with my own waypoints
and route.
Which is why I hated the Delorme it accepted my route and
waypoints, (fuel & food stops) all the way to LA but changed
my freeway of choice when I entered the final location.
one advantage of a GPS with live reports feature is the ability
to get fuel prices.
I think most of the more expensive Bluetooth enabled have
that feature.
Garmin are good but the computer compatible programing
is about another $100 per year for the latest updated one.
DNR Garmin -
<http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mis/gis/tools/arcview/extensions/DNRGarmin/DNRGa
rmin.html>
or: http://redirx.com/?04wo
Provides users the ability to directly transfer data
between Garmin GPS handheld receivers and various GIS software
packages.
IHTH
/V\ike the mod
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On 7/9/2008 at 1:25 PM Tech Rose - LoveBytes wrote:
Thanks Don & Mike...
The info was so helpful.
It was sort of like turning on the light. I had some of the tools...just
did not know what worked with what or how.
I had seen the Microsoft Streets & Maps for years..but never saw the GPS
part. Thanks so much.
I looked at that..and at the Garmin.
I have a couple/3 of questions... if you do not mind.
1. Does the Microsoft Streets & Maps SAY the STREET NAMES? I would prefer
actually HEARING the street name as opposed to just hearing turn in 500
feet.
2. My other question is..Microsoft Streets & Maps 2008 WITH CONNECTED
SERVICES says it has the MSN Direct Receiver. Is this what receives the FM
signal which gives you the traffic info? If not then do I need something
else? Any experience with it?
3. Do you use some sort of device to HOLD the laptop in place or do you
just let it sit on the passenger seat if you are alone? (I know you cannot
put it on the dash as you could not see out the window. Or, since it
'speaks' to you... do you just 'listen' to it? (If you just 'listen' to
it,
then... it is even more important to me..that is SAY the Street Names.)
Any helpful hints to not have my laptop flying around the van would be
helpful...lol! I am guessing I would probably try to put it between the
seats and fasten it down some way.
The good news:
We even have a Coleman 400 Watt Power Inverter in the van already. Jerry
got it a while back when it was on sale DIRT cheap. (Has a fuse, fan, two
outlets and will do UP to 800 Watts)
We can use it to charge our scooters if they are run down.
We also have one we use (especially at this time of year when the temps go
into the 110+ degree range) for the refrigerator. It helps putting meat
and
stuff in it when on our way home from shopping.
It is also helpful on trips. It will either keep things hot or cold.
We are careful not to overuse them. We may use them like once a month.
But, with the GPS, it will be a bit more, but NOT very often. So, this
will
be perfect for us!
Thanks for your help!
Rose
Las Vegas
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