GPS fans: I have a Garmin nuvi 1300T bought 12/2009 with USA maps. It's been worth the cost already, but now I need maps of France. Should I add European maps to the US Garmin, or buy a new one in Europe?
posted by PaperDragon
on Feb 6, 2010 -
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Looking for recommendations for a cheap SatNav system that will tell me how fast I'm going...
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posted by twine42
on Feb 5, 2010 -
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Offline maps for the iPod Touch/iPhone, and custom points of interest (POIs). Is there any software that can do this?
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posted by rxrfrx
on Jan 28, 2010 -
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A friend has just given me a Magellan GPS 310 (hand-held unit). It's a few years old, powers up OK, but shows me as approximately 200 miles from my current location. Is there anything I can do?
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posted by BrokenEnglish
on Dec 29, 2009 -
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Suggestions and thoughts regarding a webcam and a GPS for my elderly father-in-law? more inside.
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posted by mwhybark
on Dec 29, 2009 -
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I'm training for a marathon and I use a Garmin GPS watch. I'm wondering: of course it transmits to the satellites as I move forward; but does the fact that my arm (with the watch attached) moves back and forth - as opposed to my entire body moving forward as a single unit - have anything to do with the accuracy? I apologize in advance if this sounds vague or else is even irrelevant.
posted by holdenjordahl
on Dec 17, 2009 -
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Which trail mapping GPS receiver works the best to outline trails on Google Maps/Earth?
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posted by jeffmac
on Nov 29, 2009 -
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You: owner of in-car GPS with points of interest. Me: trying to buy one but not knowing which one to get and what other things I might need.
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posted by Leezie
on Nov 28, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a GPS system for the fleet at my business. We have 6 trucks and run a small service company. I'm having a hard time finding what I need.
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posted by Tavern
on Nov 24, 2009 -
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How does A-GPS work? It's not working for me and I'm wondering if it's my phone or my provider (Rogers in Vancouver)
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posted by randomstriker
on Oct 29, 2009 -
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How do I turn my GPS track logs into a nice-looking trail map? Do I need a GIS package?
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posted by Kadin2048
on Oct 20, 2009 -
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What's the best way to buy a GPS in the US for someone who lives in France but speaks English?
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posted by schwa
on Oct 7, 2009 -
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Is there an iPhone app (or location-aware website) that will show me Craigslist rentals near my current location?
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posted by waxpancake
on Sep 13, 2009 -
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I'm looking to buy a personal handheld GPS unit mainly for hiking and geocaching. Recommend an awesome model for me!
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posted by PetiePal
on Sep 2, 2009 -
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When in my basement apartment, iPhone OS 2.0 could locate me within 10m of my actual coordinates; OS 3.0, on the other hand, thinks I'm 700m down the road. What gives?
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posted by onshi
on Jul 23, 2009 -
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My boss wants me to research GPS units for him to use since he'll be traveling a lot more in the near future. Any recommendations? I really don't know what I should be looking for in a good GPS unit.
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posted by chiababe
on Jul 14, 2009 -
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My TomTom One 3rd Edition stopped getting a GPS Signal Yesterday! Please hope me!
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posted by Admira
on Jun 30, 2009 -
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Without going ahead and junking my existing Polar system for a Garmin 305 or 405, is there any relatively small GPS unit I could clip onto my mp3 player armband to add the functionality I'd like (uploading routes to a Sportracks, motionbased, trainingpeaks like service...with the added benefit that I'd have something to take on a hike or go geocaching?
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posted by teg4rvn
on Jun 15, 2009 -
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I've resisted getting in iPhone so far. However, now I need a good, portable GPS and am wondering whether I should go for an iPhone, or a dedicated GPS. If the latter, which one?
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posted by thread_makimaki
on May 18, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a way to search for Wikipedia entries by locality or by gps coordinates, like the iPhone
WikiMe application does except on the web. Any suggestions? Thanks!!
posted by Misciel
on May 5, 2009 -
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Is there an application for Blackberry that has the ability to give location-specific reminders?
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posted by jinatrix
on Apr 13, 2009 -
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I have almost a year's worth of GPS track logs. I'd like to be able to automatically split them by trip type (walking, biking, car) and filter out some of the noise that gets generated when leaving the GPS on while stationary.
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posted by komilnefopa
on Mar 17, 2009 -
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How can I avoid having my car broken into -- again?
I've had a GPS and an iPod stolen out of my car twice in the past three months. Assuming I buy replacements for one or both, how do I avoid going through this yet again in another three months? What have others found to be effective or ineffective, and are there any relevant stats or studies on any of this? My current best plan is to simply remove both from my car every time I get out (except in my garage); that'll be a PITA, but manageable. Are thieves going to see the mounts and break in anyway? If I leave them locked in the glove compartment instead, are they significantly less safe than on my person? If I simply mounted the GPS somewhere other than the windshield, as suggested by the office taking the report the second time, is that enough to make a difference?
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posted by SeanCier
on Mar 2, 2009 -
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My Garmin Nuvi (350) won't navigate when I attach it to my car's charger, which is a bummer for obvious reasons. It turns on, but the screen shows an image of it being attached to a PC, and it only goes back to navigation mode if I unplug it.
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posted by Bakuun
on Feb 1, 2009 -
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It is possible to transfer waypoint data from an old Garmin GPS II Plus model to a MacBook Pro running Mac OS X 10.5?
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posted by jcdill
on Jan 28, 2009 -
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I got a crap refurbished GPS for my girlfriend - a clarion NICE 430 because it was on sale for a low price. But it's got old maps, no updates and less support. I'm buying her another one, but what can I do with THIS one? Besides chucking it at the clarion building.
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posted by rileyray3000
on Jan 26, 2009 -
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Help me find or create a grid with GPS coordinates of every square mile of the USA. Can I use Expert GPS or Google Earth to do this?
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posted by Xurando
on Jan 10, 2009 -
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Hi there, I'm looking for advice on the right GPS unit. This would be my first purchase but I have used a few in the past and I know what didn't work for me and what did.
I've read a bit but to be honest I still don't have a clue about manufacturers, specific models, chipsets and everything else. I was wondering if y'all could help?
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posted by fingerbang
on Dec 26, 2008 -
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My car's USB adapter makes staticy noises over the radio. Should I replace it, and if so, with what?
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posted by mccarty.tim
on Dec 6, 2008 -
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