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Suggestion for new topic area: GPS/Maps
After AndrewS' successful Navigation challenge this weekend I got to thinking that there may be some mileage (no pun) in having an area dedicated to GPS, SatNav Software and Mapping Software related issues. e.g. D3 SatNav hacks, map upgrades, peoples' GPS hardware and software setups, in-car laptop brackets, GPS holders, vendor recommendations etc.
What do you think?
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29th Aug 2007 8:27 pm
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I'd agree but I don't have satnav to hack anymore!!!
29th Aug 2007 8:28 pm
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29th Aug 2007 8:52 pm
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get one started
29th Aug 2007 8:56 pm
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I don't think it's down to me. I think a popular groundwell of opinion is required to pursuade the Powers That Be. i.e. Martin to create the topic area.
Does five replies constitute a groundwell yet? All opinions expressed in this posting are my own and are not necessarily those of someone who knows what they are talking about.
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I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
29th Aug 2007 9:49 pm
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30th Aug 2007 10:29 am
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Good idea ! I am in favor...
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I only have aTom Thumb , but Ill happily support your groundwell
30th Aug 2007 11:00 am
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We can have a sticky with the differences between the various satnav dvds for a start.IE - 05 D3 TDV6 HSE - Zambezi Silver
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30th Aug 2007 11:22 am
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Good thinking Batman Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
30th Aug 2007 11:49 am
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What are the chances then, Martin?
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31st Aug 2007 7:10 am
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GPS observations:
I have a Garmin Nuvi 310 with latest maps in my D3 and I have Tom Tom software on my PDA (HTC Advnatage) with latest maps. I find that the Garmin is much better in Ireland as the Tom Tom keeps telling me that I am off roading!!! - the accuracy of the maps is pants.
During my trip to the UK last weekend was surprised that the Garmin couldn't find IKEA in Cardiff, AndrewS's place or the hotel in west Wales from their postcodes. Yet the Tom Tom worked perfectly with all 3. Anyone know of updates to the Postcode search for Garmin?1993 Defender 110 300tdi - many mods
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I got to thinking that there may be some mileage (no pun) in having an area dedicated to GPS, SatNav Software and Mapping Software related issues. e.g. D3 SatNav hacks, map upgrades, peoples' GPS hardware and software setups, in-car laptop brackets, GPS holders, vendor recommendations etc.
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