Navigation system GPS

[SilverFox]

I was in Costco last week and I noticed that they are selling a navigation GPS system that connects too your laptop. I cant remember but I think it was made by map quest. Price 149.00 CD. I realize that you really need a navigator to relay the directions , but that is not a problem for me. My question is: has anybody purchased and used this product? :?: It sure is a hell of a lot cheaper the spending lots of bucks on a factory installed one.

[The General]

All I can tell is that the Navigation systems on cars at the moment are useless just north of Montreal. Unless you do much travelling south of the border or just like to drive around, I don't think the system is complete enough for Canada.

[madmax]

I have a Microsoft Streets&Trips program that came with laptop you should be able to find it at any computer store it covers southern Canada pretty good and the US it is the only one that I have found that has Canada on it . You can pick up an antenna on ebay for about $50. if you can find a friend with the soft wear all you will need is the antenna.

[apl16]

i have no use for a navigation system. i use my streets and trips software and sometimes good old maps. just another toy to break on already overcomplex cars.

[The General]

I'd say that in about 4-5 years, Navigation will finally "reach" the rest of Canada. Then and only then will it be better than a good old map.

[schesbh]

HI,

For the past 7 months I have installed and used the Kenwood 4100 GPS system in my X-Trail and it works perfectly for Canada and the U.S. Since I live in Quebec and travel between Ontario, NY and Vermont it has performed perfectly. Some newer streets are not on the Dual Layered DVD but I would say 99% are. I purchased the 4100 in the U.S. since Canada only sells the 3100 model. I also burned a copy of the two Dual Layered DVD's for Backup. The system covers all of North America, including the U.S. Canada and Mexico.

Stephen

[sandstoney]

I dont need one.I never get lost,as everyone tells me where to go.

[The General]

I know what you mean...

My GF is always telling me where to go...

[7612318095]

What about navigation systems for mobile phones (Nav4All, TomTm, etc.)? They are quite handy - you don't need an extra toy to care about - you just use your mobile... Does anybody know what are the options for such sort of software in Canada? i know nav4all covers some parts but don't really know how much...

[airbalancer]

problem with a hand held PDA is the screen will be washed out in the sun

[allen]

Don't need a GPS, I have a wife providing constant direction :jester:

[Polar_star]

What about navigation systems for mobile phones (Nav4All, TomTm, etc.)? They are quite handy - you don't need an extra toy to care about - you just use your mobile... Does anybody know what are the options for such sort of software in Canada? i know nav4all covers some parts but don't really know how much...

I started using Nav4All on a k710i a couple of months ago and it is working quite alright. i was quite surprised that i could download it for free, but I think that this will not last forever. Anyway, my point is that all i needed for it was a gps receiver with a blutooth connection.

[Crash]

In the UK now they are calling them "Splat Navs" as the newspapers came across some poor sole who followed his Sat Nav directions into a ford on a country road and ended up swiming in 4 feet of water.

There has been a few cases of tractor trailer drivers following them and ending up on country roads stuck under low bridges. They also have some concerns over ambalances using them and taking routes that are not the quickest!

[apl16]

i've had routes created by streets and maps software that make no sense at all. sometimes their info is based on municipal and chamber of commerce info that sends peeps through heavily travelled business districts instead of more sensible routes.

[Polar_star]

In the UK now they are calling them "Splat Navs" as the newspapers came across some poor sole who followed his Sat Nav directions into a ford on a country road and ended up swiming in 4 feet of water.

There has been a few cases of tractor trailer drivers following them and ending up on country roads stuck under low bridges. They also have some concerns over ambalances using them and taking routes that are not the quickest!

Haha! Didn't know these stories. well... I still haven't had any problems i must say. It has perfermed quite well, but i don't use it that often either.