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     BPP (Bpp) New Member Username: Bpp Post Number: 2 Registered: 03-2003 |
Just wanted to get some feedback from people on which GPS system I should get for my 99 Disco2. I am looking at spending no more than $2000 for one, and I would like to possibly have one that is moveable or easy to conceal in case of theft. Thanks! | ||
| Streak (Streak) New Member Username: Streak Post Number: 6 Registered: 03-2003 |
I use the Garmin GPSV another good bet would be the Garmin Streetpilot III. I chose the V because it has better off road features. The screen is a little small but it sits on the dash perfectly and then hides in the centre console storage bin when not in use. The SPIII has a much bigger screen and has voice but is lacking in offroad features. Hope this helps. http://www.worst4x4.freeservers.com | ||
| Tom Fioretti (Tom_in_md) New Member Username: Tom_in_md Post Number: 23 Registered: 02-2003 |
There was a recent thread on this topic which leaned towards some pricey, hi-tech solutions. My 2 cents: Agree with Streak. I also have a GPSV and, for $387 bucks on e-Bay, is a nice toy and works like a champ. Also easy to remove and carry as a hand held unit. Save the $2Gs for other upgrades. | ||
| Jason T. Barker (Speedminded) Member Username: Speedminded Post Number: 155 Registered: 10-2002 |
$2k limit? Just get a $500-800 laptop and a $100 gps reciever, another $100 should get you a 3D topo map program and a good road atlas program. Far better than a handheld but not as portable or concealable. http://www.delorme.com/ hehe, "conceal in case of theft"...so the thief can hide it easily? jk If a laptop is too bulky than I would suggest comparing Garmin, Magellan, and Lowrance to find the one that best fits your needs. Here is a helpful link (I typed "hand held gps" in google.com and clicked the 1st hit even though it asked "Did you mean: handheld gps") http://www.123-gps.com/handheld-gps.shtml | ||
| Paul D. Morgan (V22guy) Senior Member Username: V22guy Post Number: 1364 Registered: 02-2002 |
Go to the GPS Store online (do a search). They always have great deals on Garmin products and that's where I purchased my color street pilot. Products like the GPS V are great because they can be firmly attached to your dash and easily removed for uploading data in your house. 2 grand for a nav system? Spend the 5 or 6 hundred bucks on a color dash-mounted system and the remaining 1400 on cool sutff for your D2.  | ||
| Greg (Gparrish) Senior Member Username: Gparrish Post Number: 1165 Registered: 04-2002 |
Check out my install pictures. These were taken after installing the RAM mount and a Garmin 176c. I have yet to route the antenna to the outside and connect the direct power wire in these pictures, but it will give you another unit and setup to consider. I've tried 4 other GPS setups and out of all of them, I like this one the best for it's viewing position. It's easy to see and it only requires a slight movement of your eyeball to read while driving. Got my stuff from GPS City www.gpscity.com. Another good resource to check out for gps information is www.geocaching.com. Lot's of GPS nerds on that board that have information to share. http://mywebpages.comcast.net/gparrish/garmingps/ | ||
| John Kruger (Johnnyk) Member Username: Johnnyk Post Number: 183 Registered: 02-2002 |
I like Nick's setup found here: www.offroadguides.com If you do get a laptop, consider getting a very durable HD. If the HD is spinning while you are driving, it won't be long before it fails. John | ||
| Neal Glessner (Nealg) Senior Member Username: Nealg Post Number: 598 Registered: 02-2002 |
Has anyone ever looked into using a GPS designed for a boat? | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 1950 Registered: 02-2002 |
The GPSMAP76/76S and 176 family was originally designed for (small) boat use, actually... Of course, they have bigger ones, but they're geared more for big open areas, not set up to help more with roads or topo maps, etc. They also have some sweet aviation ones, but again, they're not ideally suited for auto use. -L | ||
| Tom Hyslip (007) Member Username: 007 Post Number: 147 Registered: 03-2002 |
I've been thinking about getting a Garmin V, how do you find it works on road with the auto routing? How limited is the 19MB? Any advice would be appreicated. Thanks, Tom | ||
| Tom Fioretti (Tom_in_md) New Member Username: Tom_in_md Post Number: 26 Registered: 02-2003 |
Really happy with the GPSV. I like the "Find" feature. Easy to use and provides good routes. The 19MB is a bit tight if you want to load more than one major metro area. For example, if I want the maps that cover an area from central Baltimore to the area surrounding the Baltimore Beltway, that's 12.1MB. The rural areas, having much less data, take up less space. Example: Cumberland Maryland map, about the same square miles as the other example, but only 1.58MB. Keep in mind, this is all the street level detail including places of interest - shopping, eating, you name it. The base map comes loaded covering the entire N.American continent for interstates/ rivers/ lakes. If I want to take a long trip, I take the laptop so that I can load different maps down the road. I also like the "Track" feature which records where you've been and enables you to back track or repeat the same route later. Great off road or hiking. I like this unit because it was relatively cheap and versatile. No, I am not a salesman and i do not work for Garmin | ||
| Perrone Ford (Perroneford) Member Username: Perroneford Post Number: 55 Registered: 02-2003 |
John K. Interesting point about the laptop. But I think your information may be old. Modern laptop hard drives are VERY isolated units. I've used laptops in mobile situations for many years with no issues at all. Currently I am running a Sony Vaio in my truck. Before that it was an Acer, and before that a Thinkpad. All gave good service with no touble. In wet or other hostile environemnts ruggedized laptops may be called for, but generally for protection of the screen and keyboard. Good thread... -P | ||
| John Kruger (Johnnyk) Member Username: Johnnyk Post Number: 185 Registered: 02-2002 |
The new IBM laptops have the best HD protection I have seen. It is better than most of the 'ruggedized' laptops on the market. They have gotten better, but it is something one should consider if you are planning for such a setup. I lead the support for 1000s of servers and laptops in the industrial supply market. Durability is an issue we wrestle with every day. John | ||
| Tom Hyslip (007) Member Username: 007 Post Number: 148 Registered: 03-2002 |
Anyone ever use a GPS for an IPaq? The pharos gps is only ~$150. | ||
| Leslie N. Bright (Leslie) Senior Member Username: Leslie Post Number: 1962 Registered: 02-2002 |
Before I actually bought a GPS, I kept trying to consider a PDA/GPS combo, thinking that I could get better software for a PDA, have a PDA to boot, and try to come out cheaper than a fancy GPS with bells and whistles. But no matter how I cut it, it ended up being more expensive, more bulky, not as easy to drag along, and not necessarily any better results than just getting a good GPS to begin with.... Even if you have a PDA already, instead of spending $150 for a plug-in that will only work w/ a PDA, you could spend the same $150 and get a decent stand-alone GPS that would also be able to work w/ something else if needed.... Things may be different now, but, that's how I saw it as of a year or so ago.... FWIW... -L | ||
| Perrone Ford (Perroneford) Member Username: Perroneford Post Number: 60 Registered: 02-2003 |
Leslie, I agree. It doesn't seem any better now from what I can tell. My GF is starting to become active in selling real estate and HAS to have a Palm Pilot with her all the time (local RE listings are kept in a database on the PDA). After looking around, we decided it would be best to duplicate my truck's setup in her truck. Namely a decent GPS unit (she has my old Magellan 310 already), a quality external antenna, and an inexpensive laptop on a mobile desk. Total cost is about $800. Not bad considering she'll have a laptop on board, a standalone GPS, and incredible lock-up with the external antenna. -P | ||
| Tom Hyslip (007) Member Username: 007 Post Number: 149 Registered: 03-2002 |
I had a NAVMAN for the IPaq, and it took forever to lock onto to the sats, and would drop the signal a lot. So I took it back. The Pharos has an external antenna that might work better, but I think I am going to get the GPS V |
