We spend quite a bit of time driving in Mexico. The GPS trail applies to any map. You can copy a fravourite unmarked place etc to a fresh map and save as a master route. Very handy especially for Mexico where maps are very very limited. Oh, btw,I use MS Access to import the. CSV files to store in central location and manipulate the data more easily then import the CSV files into Streets and trips using the "import Data" function. I attended a Driver's Education Class, and they said it is illegal in Texas to have a running laptop sitting in the passenger seat facing the driver.
That is what I used before I got my Garmin, but I wasn't aware of the law. Anyone else heard of this law? Only thing keeping GPSrs legal is screen size My uncle and father who travel alot together to here and there use to use a laptop, but found it very frustrating. Although they like the big screen, they had problems such as dropping the laptop, big stomach hitting the space bar and doing something that they didn't want, etc.
As for me, since I drive alone, I don't think that the laptop would be a good choice going 90 mph down the road. I find them stocked at Fry's electronics. I usually put mine on the dash where there is a good view of the sky. The Co-pilot and I have made many trips from the North west to the South west in the past 5 years. This program has only failed us once and that was because a KOA shut down and the original road was graded under to extend an orchard.
But we got to the renamed CG with one hairy U-turn on a dirt truck turnaround. That is a better soultion than putting the laptop on the co-pilots lap during a side trip from the motorhome. I had the 07 version of streets and trips and had to do a manual recalcuate, but I upgraded to the 08 version and now it does automatic recalculate. I use it all the time in my mh to big for the jeep so i use the there will be tryin both out in the spring.
It enables shortcut keys to do many tasks such as changing views, zooming in and out, and changing modes of display and operation. I would recomend it to anyone running Streets and Trips. I just recently released a new version of the POI Scanner 1. Instead of having dings waves alerts it can now play any MP3s and any waves file preffered by the user. In addition a small bug giving false alerts is now fixed.
If you find any other bugs when using this free application, don't hesitate to say so. Every comment is welcome. Going soon on a mile trip and was looking for a laptop program to have in addition to my Nuvi and have it hooked up to an old eTrex.
I had bought the Delorme to hook up to my laptop I couldnt get the thing to lock on either. I even contacted the Company and they told me of a patch. Best bet is to return it and just buy a regular gps. I got the Garmin C in Late Nov. Best of luck. I'm sure the later versions work the same.
I really liked your article. However, I am trying to find a way to get low brigde clearance because our RV is 12'11" high. Any suggestions on that? Also, when you plan a trip, is there a way to move the end of the day for or backward if you prefer another location? Tried but cannot find a solution for that.
When you build a route after you get directions go to more options on the bottom left of the screen and you can change your driving time end of day, put it to what you want then when you refresh the screen you will see a half moon that will show where you end for the day. You mean like this? I know, its not a bridge, but In my other post I forgot to mentiong about low cleareances.
Have you downloaded the poi for low clearences for the poi list. It will import just like the other poi's. Log In Sign Up. Home » Other GPS brands. Login or register to post comments. Good Luck, Ray. If I only had a brain But is there a way to get speed camera POI warnings with it? It's way more powerful than a dashmount gps but the trade off is convienent portability, but it's still not bad, because you also get laptop features I may try SA. Oh i've tried tomtom6 and i guidance 3.
Hope this helps all. Love this group, thanks for the tips and help. Many states have laws prohibiting video monitors from facing the driver in motor vehicles. Although they like the big screen, they had problems such as dropping the laptop, big stomach hitting the space bar and doing something that they didn't want, etc They finally got a T2 portable.
Check it out, I just installed it and will be taking out on the road next week. This utility will notify you of a near POI. Hi, I really liked your article. Sequoia 15 years. JM 15 years. DizzyFox 15 years. Robinh 15 years. Taco2Step 14 years. Rick 14 years. FPichon 14 years. The edition has some helpful enhancements from the last version , including a smaller GPS device that's just 1.
Our test receiver, for instance, worked fine when placed on our car's passenger seat. With previous versions, we had to place the receiver on the dashboard or window to get a signal. By clicking the Windows Live icon on the Standard toolbar, you can search for businesses in your areas, such as shoe repair and so on.
This system is pretty slick--with some caveats. To access Windows Live , naturally you'll need an Internet connection. If you're in your car, this means either municipal Wi-Fi, which most cities don't have, a wireless cellular modem, or some other flavor of over-the-air broadband.
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