2008.12.17 11:40:09

smith2008

Now, when you are reading this article, I am pretty sure, you have already made up your mind on two things:

1. What you will be using the GPS for

2. The budget you have for that

These two are the primary and most important aspects that drive us to select a particular product. But, if you want to be an informed and wise buyer, the best thing you can do is research. More you research, chances of getting the best deal increases. I am just trying to remind you a few things before you actually start shopping your GPS device this Christmas.

GPS buying Tips

2008.12.01 18:36:20

smith2008

Handheld GPS units, as a rule, are tough devices designed for outdoor use. Most units are water resistant and can stand a quick dunk in a creek or the occasional jolt when you lose your grip. The upscale MobileMapper from Thales is completely waterproof (in one meter of water) and designed to take a fall onto concrete from 4.9 feet. Even less expensive units, such as the Garmin Etrex, are waterproof in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes. Regardless of what you paid or how rugged your GPS unit may be, it's wise to exercise basic caution.

GPS Tips

2008.11.29 09:33:29

perl86

When we say troubleshooting your gps, the goal here is not really to attempt fixing your bluetooth gps, that is best left to the manufacturer if it is still under warranty or probably replacing with a new one if out of warranty (which may be more economical), but to find out the source of the problem. When you experience a problem receiving signals , there are two things to look out for, first the bluetooth connection between the gps and pda/phone and secondly the ability of the gps to receive signals.  In this guide I’ll assume you are using tomtom 5 navigation software.

2008.11.29 09:06:26

perl86

DH geocached without a GPS for the first time the other day.  Not on purpose, mind you...

New geocache popped up late in the evening just as DH was driving home.  I saw it and printed off the page, entered the coordinates into the GPS, called him to let him know and I left everything on the counter for him so when he got home, he could run back out.

DH gets home, does a few things, then leaves.  About 10 min later I get a call from him.  I'm thinking, "He found it ALREADY?"   But no.  It's DH calling to tell me HE FORGOT THE GPS.

Niiiiiiiiiiice.