Re: Magellan GPS


"> "Will Sill" <will@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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FYI, we just bought a Magellan Roadmate 2000 GPS, not having
convenient room in the car for DeLorme's Earthmate and necessary
laptop. First impressions: very favorable despite dinky screen.
Acquires birds faster, has good audible voice, and of course a cheap
price ($250). Tiny screen doesn't show as much detail, of course, but
well worth considering IMO. (BTW the software names our road corectly
- something DeLorme hasn't got right yet.)

After more use I will surely have some gripes, but first impressions
are all good.

YMMV

Will
"A liberal is someone who feels a great debt to his
fellow Man, which debt he proposes to pay off with
your money." G. Gordon Liddy

Jim" <jiminfl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:aDXOh.132435$_73.63952@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> It pains
me to say this, but, I think you have made a wise move. The small
dedidicated units are light years ahead of the computer based stuff if you
consider ease of use, accuracy, and reliability, important.
Jim

I don't see either one as being light years ahead of the other. They both
use the same databases. I've found that the laptop wortks great for trip
planning where the handheld untit works great for around town. I like the
big screen when I am on the road. I like the little screen when I am
tueling around. I really like the little screen when I am hiking.

But then...I'm like a junkie with this stuff right now. Maybe it will wear
off in a few years.

Nate


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