7" (or larger) GPS Units

BobGed wrote:

Rufas wrote:
No one here has mentioned using the front overhead TV as a monitor. I have a small form factor PC on the floor under the drivers side dash. I've ran an HDMI cable from that PC to the front overhead LCD TV. I have a wireless keyboard with mouse, very similar to a laptop keyboard. I really like having a 36 inch monitor for my GPS screen. I've had this setup for almost 14 years.

I use Delorme Street Atlas Plus as my GPS using the above setup. What I REALLY like is the ability to add my own custom POIs to my routes. I'm like to plan my trips ahead of time with everything defined. I typically plan large trips. This years spring trip is over 6,000 miles. I plan for all fuel stops and all nightly stops.

I've tried using Co-Pilot and it's so limiting. Can't import ANY POIs and using the find POI function is totally useless. I can never find any truck stops for fueling. I gave up on it.

The bottom part of the screen is my SilverLeaf engine monitoring software.

A couple of comments. You actually can import custom POIs into CoPilot
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Regarding using your front TV, just be carefull, as some states, particularly out west, have laws against the driver viewing anything on an overhead TV.

CoPilot for Windows DOES NOT support importing POIs and the search for POIs from within CoPilot is totally useless. It fact, CoPilot for windows is worthless.

As for using the overhead front TV out west, been using it since 2002 and never had a problem. There are laws against GPS and tables mounted on dash within line of sight too.