GPS

cactusjack · 06-21-2009, 11:30 PM

I was trying to use my Samsung phone w/built-in GPS for its GPS function today on my way back from Custer. Guess what - the damn thing is useless if I'm in an area that I don't have cell coverage in, which was most of this trip. When it said one of the features was built-in GPS, I thought that was cool. GPS is GPS, right? Apparently not.

I now want to buy a GPS system. I really could have used it today.

I know the Garmin ZUMO 450/550/660 are pretty much the standard for motorcycles, but I don't want to pay that much. I know zip about GPS units, and I know many of you have something other than a ZUMO. Suggestions, please. Who is a good vendor for them?

06-21-2009, 11:30 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	GPS I was trying to use my Samsung phone w/built-in GPS for its GPS function today on my way back from Custer. Guess what - the damn thing is useless if I'm in an area that I don't have cell coverage in, which was most of this trip. When it said one of the features was built-in GPS, I thought that was cool. GPS is GPS, right? Apparently not. I now want to buy a GPS system. I really could have used it today. I know the Garmin ZUMO 450/550/660 are pretty much the standard for motorcycles, but I don't want to pay that much. I know zip about GPS units, and I know many of you have something other than a ZUMO. Suggestions, please. Who is a good vendor for them? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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