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skyHALud

9 posts recovered 0 threads started First seen 11 Oct 2011 Last seen 16 May 2012

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  1. May 26th - Bay Area Roll Call Ride XXX 16 May 2012 23:44 I'd love to, but I'm starting a 3.5k trip this weekend and by that time I'll be far away (in Boulder, CO). Have fun though and maybe next time ;-)
  2. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 27 Apr 2012 01:59 [image: View Post]Coastie, on 26 April 2012 - 09:19 AM, said: [image: View Post]skyHALud, on 10 October 2011 - 08:41 PM, said: But, I don't use a smartphone for navigation on trips longer than half a day. I use a 10"…
  3. Power outlet socket 4 Nov 2011 17:10 I've yet to install a socket on my 6th gen. My problem with Powerlet is that I then need an adapter to anything else. I'd rather prefer a full size 12v socket.
  4. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 13 Oct 2011 06:19 [image: View Post]Solomoto, on 11 October 2011 - 01:27 PM, said: what routing tools are compatible with Co Pilot? I've already bought Co Pilot NA and maps, quite the application and no on-line map dependency :smile: Are…
  5. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 18:04 [image: View Post]YoshiHNS, on 11 October 2011 - 06:31 AM, said: Phone GPS's are great for use in a pinch and that. But no way a replacement for a daily use GPS, especially if you're on a long trip. Good stand alone…
  6. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 17:49 [image: View Post]2thdr, on 11 October 2011 - 09:52 AM, said: So how does that water RESISTANT bag work for causing premature failure of the internal components due to overheating? That's a good point. I plan on using…
  7. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 07:11 Quote Thanks for the pointers, I checked YouTube for both Copilot Live and Navigon. Both look very impressive and makes the smartphone the true equivalent of a standalone GPS with stored maps. Garmin also has a…
  8. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 06:59 Quote Would be good to see a pic or two of your mount. Actually the RAM mount is in place, the only bit missing being a 12v socket to power the thing, so I guess I could post something tomorrow.
  9. Zumo & TomTom are Obsolete 11 Oct 2011 01:41 The software from the dedicated GPS units is ancient. I've tried all the major brands and unfortunately I found Garmin's to be the best, in the sense that it's the least awful. That's because it's still slow, has a…

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