Date:         Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:14:04 -0700
Reply-To:     Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Heads Up Warning on Garmin GPS Map Update
Comments: To: Rob <becida@comcast.net>
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 RE: Tom Tom got me lost

Any of the various GPS units out there will do a good job IF they have the
right software and map data, especially the map data.  The receivers now are
all abou the same.  The variation is in the user interface, that's where the
differences are.  And in the map data.  Most are using the Navteq files but
those have various levels of detail.  I some cases you have to spend a lot
of extra money to get the detailed coverage for areas away from major urban
centers.

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