I think I need a car gps...any advice? - Ontario Agriculture2024-03-28T18:02:20Zhttps://ontag.farms.com/forum/topics/i-think-i-need-a-car-gpsany?commentId=3646443%3AComment%3A3980&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI have a Garmin...I like it,…tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-02-23:3646443:Comment:39802010-02-23T16:07:59.000ZJacqui Laportehttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/JacquiLaporte
I have a Garmin...I like it, but here are some ideas for you:<br />
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- I like my Garmin because it allows me to categorize Favourite destinations....You can group them for Personal, Business, Kid Stuff, specific trips, whatever categories you choose. It makes it easier to find them later.<br />
- Rural locations are sometimes tough because you often need the new Municipality name, not the old township or mailing address. Maybe some of the other GPS units are better at this, I dont know.<br />
- You can set it to…
I have a Garmin...I like it, but here are some ideas for you:<br />
<br />
- I like my Garmin because it allows me to categorize Favourite destinations....You can group them for Personal, Business, Kid Stuff, specific trips, whatever categories you choose. It makes it easier to find them later.<br />
- Rural locations are sometimes tough because you often need the new Municipality name, not the old township or mailing address. Maybe some of the other GPS units are better at this, I dont know.<br />
- You can set it to avoid gravel roads (or in our case, stick to them!). What I havent found it able to do is exclude No Winter Maintenance roads....<br />
- One thing I havent been able to figure out easily is to have a north arrow on the screen. Unlike a map, the GPS tells you which way to turn, left or right, but it doesnt tell me which Im currently going! With a map, you can always orient yourself when you get to an intersection. I finally found a way to do that, but its not easy on my Garmin. I think Google Maps is better at this....<br />
- I also like the ability to zoom in or out - to see more of the map than just the immediate direction.<br />
- Get one with a big screen! Although you should have it on Voice when driving, because GPS do fall under the distracted driving rules!<br />
- Mine came with a car charger with a REALLY long cord on it. That was great, because when you put the GPS on the display unit (on the window using the suction cup thing) or the dash, I found that the charger cords are not long enough.<br />
- I got my GPS at Canadian Tire for $150 - $200, I think...I think that's a fairly standard price, and I just waited for one to come on sale. If you have a smartphone(blac…tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-02-21:3646443:Comment:39362010-02-21T18:49:55.000Znewbiehttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/MarkSchumacher
If you have a smartphone(blackberry or equiv.) with GPS built in(most newer phones do), download google maps for free.
If you have a smartphone(blackberry or equiv.) with GPS built in(most newer phones do), download google maps for free. I have a Tom Tom. Its great.…tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-02-21:3646443:Comment:39312010-02-21T15:08:30.000ZJohn Ansteyhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/JohnAnstey
I have a Tom Tom. Its great. It also allows you to correct any errors on the maps, and pickup corrections made by others, when you sync online. Lots of options to plan your route: shortest distance, shortest time, etc.
I have a Tom Tom. Its great. It also allows you to correct any errors on the maps, and pickup corrections made by others, when you sync online. Lots of options to plan your route: shortest distance, shortest time, etc. I don't have one...are they e…tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-02-18:3646443:Comment:38732010-02-18T14:50:26.000ZRoadrunnerhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/Roadrunner
I don't have one...are they easy to use? Also how much is a good one?
I don't have one...are they easy to use? Also how much is a good one? I have a Garmin, its great bu…tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-02-09:3646443:Comment:37882010-02-09T15:35:16.000ZFrank Borszczhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/FrankBorszcz
I have a Garmin, its great but sometimes takes you out of your way. I have done a few experiments while traveling to a known destination. I input the destination data into my Garmin just to see what way it would take me. More often then not it chooses a route I normally would never take. I think most GPS systems are like this, think they choose the main highways. Just remember to update your GPS, this is easily done on the GPS makers website. I have heard that Tom Tom and Garmin are the best so…
I have a Garmin, its great but sometimes takes you out of your way. I have done a few experiments while traveling to a known destination. I input the destination data into my Garmin just to see what way it would take me. More often then not it chooses a route I normally would never take. I think most GPS systems are like this, think they choose the main highways. Just remember to update your GPS, this is easily done on the GPS makers website. I have heard that Tom Tom and Garmin are the best so either way you will have a good system. I have a Tom Tom and love it.…tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-02-09:3646443:Comment:37852010-02-09T14:37:28.000ZSue Shaferhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/SueSelves
I have a Tom Tom and love it. I find it to be very user friendly.
I have a Tom Tom and love it. I find it to be very user friendly.