โJun-02-2014 07:21 AM
โJun-11-2014 07:49 AM
djgarcia wrote:
While I have smart phone map apps, I really don't use them but rather my Garmin GPS. Reasons:
1. I don't have to physically hold in my hand the Garmin while I am driving.
2. The Maps on a Garmin screen are larger and thus easier to read while traveling down the road. Easier to read the map at night when driving. The flexibility of being able change my route and then have Garmin reschedule the route.
3. I like the audio prompts telling me the road names, traffic conditions, school zones and step by step directions to my destinations.
4. I like the visual warnings when I am going over the posted speed limit, the estimated time of arrival.
โJun-11-2014 06:55 AM
WayneLee wrote:
Following the IPhone app, we ended up 5 blocks away from the actual location. With the Android app, we had a 3 block error. The Garmin was right on.
Don't know if this is typical or not, but it sure convinced me that a GPS unit is more accurate than a smartphone app.
โJun-11-2014 06:28 AM
WayneLee wrote:
Following the IPhone app, we ended up 5 blocks away from the actual location. With the Android app, we had a 3 block error. The Garmin was right on.
Don't know if this is typical or not, but it sure convinced me that a GPS unit is more accurate than a smartphone app.
โJun-10-2014 06:00 PM
โJun-10-2014 05:44 PM
krobbe wrote:
The GPS unit is obsolete in a few years anyway. But I like the convenience of a standalone unit that is easy to use.
โJun-10-2014 05:39 PM
โJun-10-2014 05:20 PM
blw2 wrote:
I've been using an app called WAZE on my phone more an more. I love it!
Use a phone mount on my dash to hold it
crowd sourced data gives great traffic info, re-routes, etc....
extremely accurate travel times considering traffic
also users report police traps, road hazards, red light cameras, etc.... and it warns you.
voice commands
great where there are lots of users to report data, such as cities and interstates. Not so useful in the sticks....
and as previously mentioned, need cellular data service coverage (doesn't use a lot of your data plan, even with constant use)
I also agree that a dedicated GPS is still useful for long haul routes, but less and less so..... really only when cell coverage isn't great.
โJun-10-2014 01:31 PM
EnochLight wrote:
The age of free-standing GPS units is coming to an end quickly, and the idea that I have to pay - several hundred dollars sometimes - just to update an offline unit like a Garman is insane. No thanks!
โJun-10-2014 12:49 PM
โJun-07-2014 06:37 PM
โJun-07-2014 08:46 AM
rbpru wrote:
I was wondering what was the difference between a GPS app on a smartphone and the GPS units such as Garmin?
We expect to use it to RV travel.
โJun-07-2014 08:31 AM
Wayne Lee
Out West Somewhere
โJun-07-2014 08:02 AM
โJun-07-2014 07:56 AM