gps unit - Page 3

blowndodge · 11-18-2010, 08:00 PM

I have it. It's a built in FM antenna that picks up real time traffic alerts.

So thats why you were clueless again huh TC??!!!

Loafer · 11-18-2010, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I have it. It's a built in FM antenna that picks up real time traffic alerts.

So thats why you were clueless again huh TC??!!!

You are so bad.

elvis · 11-18-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

....Restaurants, Motels, disneyland, elevation level, whatever.

I'm now a believer in them.

I know what you guys are saying. My wife got excited when we heard the GPS can point us to nearby Starbucks :).

The prices have come down, new features are being added, the traffic updates, etc. sooner or later we're gonna get one, I think.

We might even get a cell phone, too.

Loafer · 11-18-2010, 08:24 PM

[quote My wife got excited when we heard the GPS can point us to nearby Starbucks :).
We might even get a cell phone, too. [/quote]

blowndodge · 11-18-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by loafer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I have it. It's a built in FM antenna that picks up real time traffic alerts.

So thats why you were clueless again huh TC??!!!

You are so bad.

Hey we take turns slapping the sh*t out of each other!!

petenomad · 11-18-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Thanks Gerry. I looked it up and my 550 doesn't have it.
I guess you have to subscribe to it.

It is traffic "ready". You would need to buy a traffic receiver (GTM-12) which comes with a subscription. Generally speaking, the newer nuvi units that come with lifetime traffic remove the need to buy a subscription by displaying the occasional advertisement.

If you have the GXM-30 (XM receiver) you can also add a traffic subscription for about $5/mo.

**coacha** · 11-18-2010, 08:43 PM

Historical traffic? Like wagon trains, pony express and the like?

petenomad · 11-18-2010, 08:46 PM

Historical traffic is a term that describes a database of average speeds on roads at different times. This can be used to avoid roads that are especially slow during typical rush hour times (for example).

**Top Cat** · 11-18-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

Quote:

Originally Posted by loafer

You are so bad.

Hey we take turns slapping the sh*t out of each other!! ;D

Taking turns he calls it.???
It is more like he slaps me 3 or 4 times and every once in awhile I get a lucky shot in at him.

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He gets more practice than I do. Usually at the expense of CJ,Todd and SWB

**Cajunrider** · 11-18-2010, 11:27 PM

You just make a great punching bag Tim.

**Top Cat** · 11-18-2010, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cajunrider

You just make a great punching bag Tim.

Well I hope you guys get it out of you system before the National. If not I will have to extend my reservations untill my swollen eyes go down and I can see to ride.

**Cajunrider** · 11-18-2010, 11:39 PM

blowndodge · 11-19-2010, 12:13 AM

[quote=Top Cat (TC) ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Blowndodge "Darksider"":5xlsuq0g

Hey we take turns slapping the sh*t out of each other!! ;D

Taking turns he calls it.???
It is more like he slaps me 3 or 4 times and every once in awhile I get a lucky shot in at him.

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He gets more practice than I do. Usually at the expense of CJ,Todd and SWB

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Yea.........RIGHT! those boys just leave me alone huh Tim?? ::)

fireman68 · 11-19-2010, 08:23 AM

I did a lot of research before buying a GPS for my bike, and I found the Nuvi 550 met my needs the best for the cheapest price (about $210 on ebay). It was the cheapest as far as models that you can load custom routes from your computer or download recommended routes from websites. It is water resistant. It is rated at 8 hours per charge (if you don't have a power connection). It also has Topographical maps so it can be used walking or hiking as well. It doesn't have some of the features that some of the higher priced ones such as bluetooth for the voice directions, but for me I have been very happy with it. It's mostly which GPS meets what you want it to do.

Loafer · 11-19-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fireman68

I did a lot of research before buying a GPS for my bike, and I found the Nuvi 550 met my needs the best for the cheapest price (about $210 on ebay). It was the cheapest as far as models that you can load custom routes from your computer or download recommended routes from websites. It is water resistant. It is rated at 8 hours per charge (if you don't have a power connection). It also has Topographical maps so it can be used walking or hiking as well. It doesn't have some of the features that some of the higher priced ones such as bluetooth for the voice directions, but for me I have been very happy with it. It's mostly which GPS meets what you want it to do.

When I was reading for TC, looking for an answer for him, I found a Zumi 550 and it said the retail was $999.99! And it is fully loaded with everything. You do not need to add anything, ever. Is this what you bought for $210.00?

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11-18-2010, 08:43 PM	#37
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	gps unit Historical traffic? Like wagon trains, pony express and the like? __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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11-18-2010, 08:46 PM	#38
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	gps unit Historical traffic is a term that describes a database of average speeds on roads at different times. This can be used to avoid roads that are especially slow during typical rush hour times (for example). __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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11-18-2010, 11:39 PM	#42
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	gps unit __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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11-19-2010, 08:23 AM	#44
fireman68 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 103	gps unit I did a lot of research before buying a GPS for my bike, and I found the Nuvi 550 met my needs the best for the cheapest price (about $210 on ebay). It was the cheapest as far as models that you can load custom routes from your computer or download recommended routes from websites. It is water resistant. It is rated at 8 hours per charge (if you don't have a power connection). It also has Topographical maps so it can be used walking or hiking as well. It doesn't have some of the features that some of the higher priced ones such as bluetooth for the voice directions, but for me I have been very happy with it. It's mostly which GPS meets what you want it to do. __________________ 2003 1500 Nomad FI Cuckster's single plate Vance & Hines duals Dobeck TFI
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