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Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS
On Nov 25, 12:00 pm, "Keith Willshaw"
wrote: "Rog'" wrote in message ... "sharx35" wrote: I've never been lost and NEVER felt frustrated using paper maps. Grow some spine, eh. ----------------- Car GPS is a toy for adults with pretty colors and it talks to you! Folks, we do not need NASA's mission control to drive somewhere. But it does save guys from having to stop and ask directions. I did that once, while driving thru a National Forest. Oh, the humiliation! I asked, "Can you help me. I don't know where I am." The lady said, "Don't worry, I know where you are." I disagree, driving in strange countries with no navigator a GPS is worth its weight in gold. Pulling over to study a map in Rome , NYC or Boston isnt a good alternative I always say that when I arrive in a city in the middle of the night, and try to find my hotel, that little silver box is my best friend. |
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Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS
"Keith Willshaw" wrote in message ... "Rog'" wrote in message ... "sharx35" wrote: I've never been lost and NEVER felt frustrated using paper maps. Grow some spine, eh. ----------------- Car GPS is a toy for adults with pretty colors and it talks to you! Folks, we do not need NASA's mission control to drive somewhere. But it does save guys from having to stop and ask directions. I did that once, while driving thru a National Forest. Oh, the humiliation! I asked, "Can you help me. I don't know where I am." The lady said, "Don't worry, I know where you are." I disagree, driving in strange countries with no navigator a GPS is worth its weight in gold. Pulling over to study a map in Rome , NYC or Boston isnt a good alternative Fiddling with a GPS or any other gadget WHILE driving is also NOT a good alternative. Not save to drive and use those devices at the same time. Ditto for maps. I recently rented a car with it in Germany. The instructions were in German and I couldn't figure out how to turn it off or reset the last route . It kept telling me in German to turn around to return to the airport. Try asking somebody next time. Rental companies are typically happy to give advice. Keith |
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Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS
"Jim Davis" wrote in message ... On Nov 25, 12:00 pm, "Keith Willshaw" wrote: "Rog'" wrote in message ... "sharx35" wrote: I've never been lost and NEVER felt frustrated using paper maps. Grow some spine, eh. ----------------- Car GPS is a toy for adults with pretty colors and it talks to you! Folks, we do not need NASA's mission control to drive somewhere. But it does save guys from having to stop and ask directions. I did that once, while driving thru a National Forest. Oh, the humiliation! I asked, "Can you help me. I don't know where I am." The lady said, "Don't worry, I know where you are." I disagree, driving in strange countries with no navigator a GPS is worth its weight in gold. Pulling over to study a map in Rome , NYC or Boston isnt a good alternative I always say that when I arrive in a city in the middle of the night, and try to find my hotel, that little silver box is my best friend. What did the braindead use BEFORE GPS to find their way home from school? |
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Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS
In message UDn2j.32115$Zn.2915@edtnps90 "sharx35"
wrote: Fiddling with a GPS or any other gadget WHILE driving is also NOT a good alternative. Not save to drive and use those devices at the same time. Ditto for maps. You don't need to "fiddle with a GPS", you set it before you start your journey and then go. Unlike driving in an unfamiliar area with a map, if you need to change your route on the fly (traffic, made a wrong turn, etc) the GPS will automatically find another way to get you to your destination. |
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Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS
"Keith Willshaw" wrote:
"Rog'" wrote: I recently rented a car with it in Germany. The instructions [for the GPS] were in German and I couldn't figure out how to turn it off or reset the last route . It kept telling me in German to turn around to return to the airport. Try asking somebody next time. Rental companies are typically happy to give advice. We didn't realize it was a problem until we had left the airport and were on the autobahn heading for a wine festival. I was able to get there anyway. I could'a asked at our hotel, but from there, we needed to return to the airport, anyway. :-) |
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Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS
On Nov 25, 5:34 pm, "sharx35" wrote:
"Jim Davis" wrote in message ... On Nov 25, 12:00 pm, "Keith Willshaw" wrote: "Rog'" wrote in message . .. "sharx35" wrote: I've never been lost and NEVER felt frustrated using paper maps. Grow some spine, eh. ----------------- Car GPS is a toy for adults with pretty colors and it talks to you! Folks, we do not need NASA's mission control to drive somewhere. But it does save guys from having to stop and ask directions. I did that once, while driving thru a National Forest. Oh, the humiliation! I asked, "Can you help me. I don't know where I am." The lady said, "Don't worry, I know where you are." I disagree, driving in strange countries with no navigator a GPS is worth its weight in gold. Pulling over to study a map in Rome , NYC or Boston isnt a good alternative I always say that when I arrive in a city in the middle of the night, and try to find my hotel, that little silver box is my best friend. What did the braindead use BEFORE GPS to find their way home from school? Been traveling for 39 years now. In the late 60's, it was just maps, asking directions and sitting on the side of the road at night with a map an map light. I used to get directions from fire halls and Police stations. I just progress with the technoligy. |
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Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS
On Nov 25, 5:34 pm, "sharx35" wrote:
"Keith Willshaw" wrote in ... "Rog'" wrote in message .. . "sharx35" wrote: I've never been lost and NEVER felt frustrated using paper maps. Grow some spine, eh. ----------------- Car GPS is a toy for adults with pretty colors and it talks to you! Folks, we do not need NASA's mission control to drive somewhere. But it does save guys from having to stop and ask directions. I did that once, while driving thru a National Forest. Oh, the humiliation! I asked, "Can you help me. I don't know where I am." The lady said, "Don't worry, I know where you are." I disagree, driving in strange countries with no navigator a GPS is worth its weight in gold. Pulling over to study a map in Rome , NYC or Boston isnt a good alternative Fiddling with a GPS or any other gadget WHILE driving is also NOT a good alternative. Not save to drive and use those devices at the same time. Ditto for maps. I recently rented a car with it in Germany. The instructions were in German and I couldn't figure out how to turn it off or reset the last route . It kept telling me in German to turn around to return to the airport. Try asking somebody next time. Rental companies are typically happy to give advice. Keith- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - There's nothing to fiddle with. It's all voice commands. It tells you to get ready for a turn 2 miles out, and then tells you of the turn when you get to it. |
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"Jim Davis" wrote in message ... On Nov 25, 5:34 pm, "sharx35" wrote: "Jim Davis" wrote in message ... On Nov 25, 12:00 pm, "Keith Willshaw" wrote: "Rog'" wrote in message . .. "sharx35" wrote: I've never been lost and NEVER felt frustrated using paper maps. Grow some spine, eh. ----------------- Car GPS is a toy for adults with pretty colors and it talks to you! Folks, we do not need NASA's mission control to drive somewhere. But it does save guys from having to stop and ask directions. I did that once, while driving thru a National Forest. Oh, the humiliation! I asked, "Can you help me. I don't know where I am." The lady said, "Don't worry, I know where you are." I disagree, driving in strange countries with no navigator a GPS is worth its weight in gold. Pulling over to study a map in Rome , NYC or Boston isnt a good alternative I always say that when I arrive in a city in the middle of the night, and try to find my hotel, that little silver box is my best friend. What did the braindead use BEFORE GPS to find their way home from school? Been traveling for 39 years now. In the late 60's, it was just maps, asking directions and sitting on the side of the road at night with a map an map light. I used to get directions from fire halls and Police stations. I just progress with the technoligy. I've travelled all over North America, since the late 50's and NEVER had to ask Fire or Police officials for directions. |
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Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS
"Jim Davis" wrote in message ... On Nov 25, 5:34 pm, "sharx35" wrote: "Keith Willshaw" wrote in ... "Rog'" wrote in message .. . "sharx35" wrote: I've never been lost and NEVER felt frustrated using paper maps. Grow some spine, eh. ----------------- Car GPS is a toy for adults with pretty colors and it talks to you! Folks, we do not need NASA's mission control to drive somewhere. But it does save guys from having to stop and ask directions. I did that once, while driving thru a National Forest. Oh, the humiliation! I asked, "Can you help me. I don't know where I am." The lady said, "Don't worry, I know where you are." I disagree, driving in strange countries with no navigator a GPS is worth its weight in gold. Pulling over to study a map in Rome , NYC or Boston isnt a good alternative Fiddling with a GPS or any other gadget WHILE driving is also NOT a good alternative. Not save to drive and use those devices at the same time. Ditto for maps. I recently rented a car with it in Germany. The instructions were in German and I couldn't figure out how to turn it off or reset the last route . It kept telling me in German to turn around to return to the airport. Try asking somebody next time. Rental companies are typically happy to give advice. Keith- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - There's nothing to fiddle with. It's all voice commands. It tells you to get ready for a turn 2 miles out, and then tells you of the turn when you get to it. Uh huh. Whatever. Why do you feel the need to justify your existence by the use of unnecessary toys? |
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Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS
On Nov 26, 2:17 am, "sharx35" wrote:
"Jim Davis" wrote in message ... On Nov 25, 5:34 pm, "sharx35" wrote: "Keith Willshaw" wrote in ... "Rog'" wrote in message .. . "sharx35" wrote: I've never been lost and NEVER felt frustrated using paper maps. Grow some spine, eh. ----------------- Car GPS is a toy for adults with pretty colors and it talks to you! Folks, we do not need NASA's mission control to drive somewhere. But it does save guys from having to stop and ask directions. I did that once, while driving thru a National Forest. Oh, the humiliation! I asked, "Can you help me. I don't know where I am." The lady said, "Don't worry, I know where you are." I disagree, driving in strange countries with no navigator a GPS is worth its weight in gold. Pulling over to study a map in Rome , NYC or Boston isnt a good alternative Fiddling with a GPS or any other gadget WHILE driving is also NOT a good alternative. Not save to drive and use those devices at the same time. Ditto for maps. I recently rented a car with it in Germany. The instructions were in German and I couldn't figure out how to turn it off or reset the last route . It kept telling me in German to turn around to return to the airport. Try asking somebody next time. Rental companies are typically happy to give advice. Keith- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - There's nothing to fiddle with. It's all voice commands. It tells you to get ready for a turn 2 miles out, and then tells you of the turn when you get to it. Uh huh. Whatever. Why do you feel the need to justify your existence by the use of unnecessary toys?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Why does anyone? The world is full of "unnecessary toys". Cell Phones, Ipods, TV, Radio, DVD players, video games. Just ask any Amish person. |
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