Comments on: 6 Reasons why a standalone GPS makes sense http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:13:52 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Want free GPS? Nokia has some news for you. | Sync Blog http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-26016 Want free GPS? Nokia has some news for you. | Sync Blog Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:14:57 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-26016 [...] other words, you don’t need to use a separate GPS device (unless you think segregating smartphones and GPS navigation is a good idea), nor would you have to pay for a A-GPS service for your phone, like GPS [...] [...] other words, you don’t need to use a separate GPS device (unless you think segregating smartphones and GPS navigation is a good idea), nor would you have to pay for a A-GPS service for your phone, like GPS [...]

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]]> By: uplate http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-18156 uplate Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:26:58 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-18156 <p>Thanks John I saw that greenfinders before but it only works on blackberry and iphone. What I'm looking for is a standalone road map gps that can double as a golf map gps. One that talks back at you would be funny. You could have two settings one that was supportive like "good shot blah blah blah" or the buddy one so when you start walking in the woods to find your ball it can bad mouth you like your friends would " back in the woods again did you bring your axe?" LOL </p> Thanks John I saw that greenfinders before but it only works on blackberry and iphone. What I'm looking for is a standalone road map gps that can double as a golf map gps. One that talks back at you would be funny. You could have two settings one that was supportive like "good shot blah blah blah" or the buddy one so when you start walking in the woods to find your ball it can bad mouth you like your friends would " back in the woods again did you bring your axe?" LOL

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]]> By: Andrew Taylor http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-18155 Andrew Taylor Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:55:55 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-18155 <p>Sheri on June 30 at 12:05 PM | </p> <p>I want to buy a gps for my husband for his birthday - do they work on a skidoo and a quad as well as in the car ?</p> <p>Sheri. You need to buy one that is specifically designed for motorcycles as they are waterproof and vibration proof as skidoos and quads would expose the unit to both.</p> Sheri on June 30 at 12:05 PM |

I want to buy a gps for my husband for his birthday – do they work on a skidoo and a quad as well as in the car ?

Sheri. You need to buy one that is specifically designed for motorcycles as they are waterproof and vibration proof as skidoos and quads would expose the unit to both.

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]]> By: KellyB http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-18154 KellyB Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:54:23 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-18154 <p>We bought a TomTom, and absolutely love it. It's VERY user-friendly, was reasonably priced, and has many options (right down to picking a male or female voice, British or other accent, different language options, choice of how to reach your destination - fastest or shortest route, and others). You can also purchase & download additional maps for other countries if you plan on travelling & want to take your unit with you. </p> <p>My only issue is: ALL the portable or standalone GPS units claim to be pre-loaded with North America maps. Last time I checked, this SHOULD include Mexico! Never does....</p> We bought a TomTom, and absolutely love it. It's VERY user-friendly, was reasonably priced, and has many options (right down to picking a male or female voice, British or other accent, different language options, choice of how to reach your destination – fastest or shortest route, and others). You can also purchase & download additional maps for other countries if you plan on travelling & want to take your unit with you.

My only issue is: ALL the portable or standalone GPS units claim to be pre-loaded with North America maps. Last time I checked, this SHOULD include Mexico! Never does….

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]]> By: Ruben Reyes http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-18153 Ruben Reyes Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:01:45 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-18153 <p>Hi Mark, You hit the mark. Standalone GPS system is a wise investment. Garmin 360 which I have, have save me a lot of time and specially in GTA when they implement banning the use of cellphone while driving. Most of the cellphones are equipped with blu-tooth technology and this GPS is an alternative way of answering phone calls while driving - thus keeping your hands on the steering wheel.</p> Hi Mark, You hit the mark. Standalone GPS system is a wise investment. Garmin 360 which I have, have save me a lot of time and specially in GTA when they implement banning the use of cellphone while driving. Most of the cellphones are equipped with blu-tooth technology and this GPS is an alternative way of answering phone calls while driving – thus keeping your hands on the steering wheel.

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]]> By: Dwayne Schuett http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-18152 Dwayne Schuett Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:48:32 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-18152 <p>My wife bought me a Garmin 255W for christmas. I wanted one but she thought it was a waste of money. After getting I have to pry it out of her hands now. We went to Toronto for the AC/DC concert and we hit traffic and it steered us around it all and only lost a couple of minutes off our arrival time, very impressed it did this. Very easy to use (my wife even said so and she is technology illeterate) nice screen accurate and can even use it on a bike or walking by changing the setup which is easy to do. I recommend the 255W or 265W with bluetooth for handsfree talking.</p> <p>Thanks Dwayne</p> My wife bought me a Garmin 255W for christmas. I wanted one but she thought it was a waste of money. After getting I have to pry it out of her hands now. We went to Toronto for the AC/DC concert and we hit traffic and it steered us around it all and only lost a couple of minutes off our arrival time, very impressed it did this. Very easy to use (my wife even said so and she is technology illeterate) nice screen accurate and can even use it on a bike or walking by changing the setup which is easy to do. I recommend the 255W or 265W with bluetooth for handsfree talking.

Thanks Dwayne

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]]> By: Mahesh http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-18151 Mahesh Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:12:10 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-18151 <p>Hi Marc,<br /> I truly agree with your top reasons for a Stand alone GPS </p> Hi Marc,
I truly agree with your top reasons for a Stand alone GPS

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]]> By: Esmee http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-18150 Esmee Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:57:22 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-18150 <p>Those are some great tips. I was going to take a car trip to a up coming wedding, and was just going to use my new blackberry BOLD <3</p> <p>But after hearing some use full info, I'm going to buy one next time I'm at the store. </p> <p>It will be great, for when me and the girls are driving to the wedding, we won't have to drive behind our boys =D</p> <p>Thanks soo much!!</p> <p>-Esmee</p> Those are some great tips. I was going to take a car trip to a up coming wedding, and was just going to use my new blackberry BOLD <3

But after hearing some use full info, I'm going to buy one next time I'm at the store.

It will be great, for when me and the girls are driving to the wedding, we won't have to drive behind our boys =D

Thanks soo much!!

-Esmee

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]]> By: Chris in T.O. http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-18149 Chris in T.O. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:27:48 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-18149 <p>Stand alone GPS are excellent.</p> <p>Not only do they not kill your phone battery, they don't require that you be within line of sight of a cell tower, they can be adjusted to your particular needs for the trip, ie: avoid toll roads, No hwy's etc...</p> <p>I've now got two... I bought the second one when my wife started going on about how I always take it out of her car... She initially started by saying "What do we need that for?" then progressed to not wanting to go anywhere without it.</p> <p>Regardless of what type you have, phone GPS, $120 stand alone, or $2500 option on your new car... you will very quickly miss it when it's not there.</p> Stand alone GPS are excellent.

Not only do they not kill your phone battery, they don't require that you be within line of sight of a cell tower, they can be adjusted to your particular needs for the trip, ie: avoid toll roads, No hwy's etc…

I've now got two… I bought the second one when my wife started going on about how I always take it out of her car… She initially started by saying "What do we need that for?" then progressed to not wanting to go anywhere without it.

Regardless of what type you have, phone GPS, $120 stand alone, or $2500 option on your new car… you will very quickly miss it when it's not there.

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]]> By: glenn cunliffe http://www.sync-blog.com/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html/comment-page-2#comment-18148 glenn cunliffe Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:24:49 +0000 http://sync.ymbn.net/sync/2009/06/5-reasons-why-a-standalone-gps-makes-sense.html#comment-18148 <p>i agree.</p> i agree.

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