Date:         Thu, 29 Nov 2007 13:55:06 -0500
Reply-To:     Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: GPS system
Comments: To: Troy <colorworks@gci.net>
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Check out the TomTom dash units --- they have an easy to read screen and are
very good at re-routing --- I borrowed my stepson'd for a couple of days and
are sold on them --- they are around $300 here in Canada --- depending on
screensiz and features --- I'm already shopping for mine :-)

Cheers,
Doug


On 11/29/07, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
>
> Hi folks:
>
> I'd like to pick up a GPS system as a gift for a friend, but don't know
> much about them. Something that could be mounted (and removed easily to
> deter theft) on the dash I think would be nice. Something that doesn't take
> a brain surgeon to operate, as the women I'm giving this to is not super
> mechanically inclined. Perhaps something that would warn you ahead of time
> of upcoming turns and so forth, but also provide for an alternate route(s)
> should you miss your turn--that kind of thing. Is something that works with
> a laptop computer a possibility? Any comments appreciated. I don't want to
> spent a fortune, but perhaps something in the $200-$400 range-- is that
> possible or am I dreaming?
>
> TIA,
>
> Troy
>



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