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Date:         Wed, 1 Jun 2005 21:35:31 -0400
Reply-To:     Dana Showers <dshowers@CPDS.NET>
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From:         Dana Showers <dshowers@CPDS.NET>
Subject:      GPS equipment
In-Reply-To:  <E1Ddd2Z-0002mZ-Pb@matt.xitocreations.com>
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I don't know about the two you specified or Canada.


I do know about a $175 portable Bluetooth unit from IOGear in the US.  The
map CD does include Canada.  Based on the functionality, I like it, but the
software has crashed a few times.  Of course, I am a computer programmer, so
I have a ton of software installed on my machine which could very easy have
caused some conflicts.  Based on the Bluetooth connectivity, included
extras, size, and battery longevity, I love it.


This model talks via the laptop and I would not have it any other way.  If I
get confused at a complicated intersection, I can look at the screen, but
other than that, I keep my eyes on the road and listen to the directions.


Check it out their models on IOGear's website.


Bring a laptop car power adaptor and make sure your laptop is not set to
auto-suspend.


Best places to buy:  www.tigerdirect.com; www.buy.com; www.provantage.com


Dana
85 Westy 1.9TD
04 Beetle 1.9 TDI PD DSG
01 Beetle 1.9 TDI 5-speed
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