Always used a map myself, never had a problem yet but have heard some horror stories about sat navs when they go wrong
Happywanderer said
10:42 AM Jun 13, 2011
Son was showing me his last night, just bought it. I'm sure it was that one, had lots of different applications to use. he seemed happy with it. like a boy with a new toy.
gst said
12:45 PM Jun 13, 2011
They Just like a map sometimes they will show a road thats not there but they are better than chasing over the map to find a place so its good to have both to call on, and they will get you closer to the point you want to get to.
Cruising Granny said
03:43 PM Jun 13, 2011
Because I don't have a built-in "navigator" I find it handy in strange places to find my way around. I can't depend on it when I'm on the job because it doesn't specify "OD" (over dimension) routes. I can't set a route from Adelaide to Mackay for example, because it would direct me to a road which could be weight restricted or have some other restriction on it. I usually set up my day of travel on google maps, check out the book and then set up the GPS. Besides, I never get lost. Someone always tells me where to go. Whether I go there or not is another matter.
Sheba said
04:58 PM Jun 13, 2011
I bought the Hema some time ago, but haven't had a chance to give it a good workout yet.
I particularly got that one, as it already has all the maps I need, including Off-road, so I don't have to worry about uploading etc. I need things as simple as possible.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Monday 13th of June 2011 04:59:05 PM
Popeye said
07:50 PM Jun 13, 2011
CG i have one of these. Garmin nuvi 465T Truck GPS Go here and have a read
any info and do you think they are any good
They Just like a map sometimes they will show a road thats not there but they are better than chasing over the map to find a place so its good to have both to call on, and they will get you closer to the point you want to get to.
I can't depend on it when I'm on the job because it doesn't specify "OD" (over dimension) routes. I can't set a route from Adelaide to Mackay for example, because it would direct me to a road which could be weight restricted or have some other restriction on it.
I usually set up my day of travel on google maps, check out the book and then set up the GPS.
Besides, I never get lost. Someone always tells me where to go.
Whether I go there or not is another matter.
I bought the Hema some time ago, but haven't had a chance to give it a good workout yet.
I particularly got that one, as it already has all the maps I need, including Off-road, so I don't have to worry about uploading etc. I need things as simple as possible.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Monday 13th of June 2011 04:59:05 PM
CG i have one of these. Garmin nuvi 465T Truck GPS Go here and have a read
http://www.gpsmagazine.com/print/000540.php