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Ramon
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 2:29 am Post subject:
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This is indeed a funny technological development.
Just a few years ago, people wouldn't decide a car
purchase based on the brand of stereo or CD player
that it came with. Maybe it was a factor, but it
was never decisive.
But I will definitely check the kind of GPS in my
next car. Which brings me to the point: where can
I find a list of GPS brands and car brands?
What cars have Garmins in them?
-Ramon |
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Lena
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:04 am Post subject:
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What cars have Garmins in them?
My Toyota. A Legend on the dash :>)
Kidding aside, is a built in GPS system like the built in "car phones"
of yesteryear? Will they become obsolete as GPS becomes fully
incorporated in cell phones? Does it make sense to invest all that $$
for a GPS system that is tied to the automobile, or would it be better
to have one that you can take along with you?
Lena |
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Darrel Goheen
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:18 am Post subject:
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"Ramon" <ramon@conexus.net> wrote in message
news:1104269380.284245.248850@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
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This is indeed a funny technological development.
Just a few years ago, people wouldn't decide a car
purchase based on the brand of stereo or CD player
that it came with. Maybe it was a factor, but it
was never decisive.
But I will definitely check the kind of GPS in my
next car. Which brings me to the point: where can
I find a list of GPS brands and car brands?
What cars have Garmins in them?
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I don't believe any vehicles other than airplanes come from the factory
with a Garmin. Do yourself a favor and get the StreetPilot 2610 and save
some money too.
--
Darrel Goheen
GPS@tvnav.com
http://www.tvnav.com |
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Sam Wormley
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 4:10 am Post subject:
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Ramon wrote:
| Quote: | This is indeed a funny technological development.
Just a few years ago, people wouldn't decide a car
purchase based on the brand of stereo or CD player
that it came with. Maybe it was a factor, but it
was never decisive.
But I will definitely check the kind of GPS in my
next car. Which brings me to the point: where can
I find a list of GPS brands and car brands?
What cars have Garmins in them?
-Ramon
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Take a look at http://www.denso.com.au/dw/satnav/satnav_gen.htm
Integrated GPS/INS
Vehicles with DENSO Sat Nav as either Standard or Optional Extra
TOYOTA FORD LEXUS
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Camry BA Falcon SC 430
Avalon Fairmont GS 300
Rav 4 Fairlane ES 300
Avensis Verso LTD IS 300/200
Corolla LX 470
Celica LS 430
Tarago
Landcrusier 100 Series
Landcruiser Prado |
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Graham W
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 7:16 am Post subject:
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Darrel Goheen wrote:
| Quote: | I don't believe any vehicles other than airplanes come from the factory
with a Garmin.
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BMW have been using a modified Garmin on their upmarket motorbikes. |
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Darrel Goheen
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:11 am Post subject:
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"Graham W" <zebedee@alphalink.commercial.au> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Darrel Goheen wrote:
I don't believe any vehicles other than airplanes come from the
factory with a Garmin.
BMW have been using a modified Garmin on their upmarket motorbikes.
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You are correct. I forgot about the 2 wheel vehicles. They first were
offered with the StreetPilot III and now are offered with a 2610. Thanks for
the correction.
--
Darrel Goheen
GPS@tvnav.com
http://www.tvnav.com |
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H@n Zijsp@n
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:11 am Post subject:
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"Ramon" <ramon@conexus.net> schreef in bericht
news:1104269380.284245.248850@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
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This is indeed a funny technological development.
Just a few years ago, people wouldn't decide a car
purchase based on the brand of stereo or CD player
that it came with. Maybe it was a factor, but it
was never decisive.
But I will definitely check the kind of GPS in my
next car. Which brings me to the point: where can
I find a list of GPS brands and car brands?
What cars have Garmins in them?
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Donīt buy a car with a build-in gps!
You want a gps that you can take with you.
How do you find your car back without your gps.
H@n Zijsp@n
one 60CS for
- motorbike (sidecar)
- car
- racing bicycle |
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B. Peg
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:11 am Post subject:
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I wonder how much a dealer will charge you to update the factory installed
unit or how much he will charge to replace it? The Garmin that is mentioned
that comes with the BMW motorcycles was listed at around $500-700 more than
you could buy one for, although it had BMW specific software added (i.e.
dealer locations that you download for free off the web) as well as a jack
for the sound-to-helmet (I think??).
Also, you have to know that car thieves will no doubt take the Toyota with
the GPS rather than the one without.
Go with the 2610 that you can take with you and update the map software and
firmware yourself.
B~ |
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Seagull
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:11 am Post subject:
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Lena <lenagainster@hotmail.com> wrote:
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Kidding aside, is a built in GPS system like the built in "car phones"
of yesteryear? Will they become obsolete as GPS becomes fully
incorporated in cell phones?
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Not likely since dead-reckoning is generally provided as part of the
built-in systems and it is not really a "portable" option. This may
only be of concern to people who live near or travel in large cities
or very mountainous regions, but it's a concern nonetheless.
You do, however, pay for the priviledge. When it comes to bang for
the buck, something like the 2610 or RM 500 is going to win out
almost every time.
Cheers,
-+JLS
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\ carpe cavy!
seagull @ aracnet.com \
http://www.aracnet.com/~seagull/ \ (seize the guinea pig!) |
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Fustanella
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:15 pm Post subject:
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| Quote: | What cars have Garmins in them?
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My shiney new Element does: a GPSmap 60C. ;)
I looked at Honda's GPS offering and was underimpressed. |
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Ivor Jones
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 6:32 pm Post subject:
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Darrel Goheen wrote:
| Quote: | "Graham W" <zebedee@alphalink.commercial.au> wrote in message
news:33eicaF3vm53hU1@individual.net...
Darrel Goheen wrote:
I don't believe any vehicles other than airplanes come from
the factory with a Garmin.
BMW have been using a modified Garmin on their upmarket motorbikes.
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Modified in what way..?
| Quote: | You are correct. I forgot about the 2 wheel vehicles. They first
were offered with the StreetPilot III and now are offered with a
2610. Thanks for the correction.
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I use a 2610 on my bike and wouldn't be without it. Interested in that
"modified" bit though.
Ivor |
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Dale DePriest
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 8:59 pm Post subject:
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Ivor Jones wrote:
| Quote: | Darrel Goheen wrote:
"Graham W" <zebedee@alphalink.commercial.au> wrote in message
news:33eicaF3vm53hU1@individual.net...
Darrel Goheen wrote:
I don't believe any vehicles other than airplanes come from
the factory with a Garmin.
BMW have been using a modified Garmin on their upmarket motorbikes.
Modified in what way..?
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They added a row of buttons on the left side.
Dale
| Quote: | You are correct. I forgot about the 2 wheel vehicles. They first
were offered with the StreetPilot III and now are offered with a
2610. Thanks for the correction.
I use a 2610 on my bike and wouldn't be without it. Interested in that
"modified" bit though.
Ivor
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Darrel Goheen
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 11:34 pm Post subject:
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"Dale DePriest" <Dale@gpsinformation.het> wrote in message
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Ivor Jones wrote:
Darrel Goheen wrote:
"Graham W" <zebedee@alphalink.commercial.au> wrote in message
news:33eicaF3vm53hU1@individual.net...
Darrel Goheen wrote:
I don't believe any vehicles other than airplanes come from
the factory with a Garmin.
BMW have been using a modified Garmin on their upmarket motorbikes.
Modified in what way..?
They added a row of buttons on the left side.
Dale
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.....and they have the BMW dealers pre-loaded.
--
Darrel Goheen
GPS@tvnav.com
http://www.tvnav.com |
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Ivor Jones
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Wed Dec 29, 2004 11:51 pm Post subject:
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Dale DePriest wrote:
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| Quote: | BMW have been using a modified Garmin on their upmarket
motorbikes.
Modified in what way..?
They added a row of buttons on the left side.
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Ah, yes I've seen that, IIRC it's not a modified 2610 as such, but an
addon unit that mounts next to the 2610 on the handlebars. Can't find the
link to the website I saw it on now..!
Ivor |
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meil
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Thu Dec 30, 2004 8:14 am Post subject:
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I don't believe any vehicles other than airplanes come from
the factory with a Garmin.
BMW have been using a modified Garmin on their upmarket motorbikes.
Modified in what way..?
They added a row of buttons on the left side.
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And the startup screen shows the BMW logo :)
(plus it's 2x the price of a regular 2610 ...) |
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