Mobile GPS

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Which is the best one to get that gives you the ability to add maps to it and all?

Must be able to:

Tell Speed of Travel
Auto Map/Programable
Clock/Compass/External Conditions
2D/3D Mapping
Large Internal Memory and External Memory
Removable from vehicle to vehicle
Water resistant
Built-in basemap with automatic routing and turn-by-turn directions
waypoints, reversible routes
Large route storage
Point logging
USB Interface
Serial Ports
Built-in basemap with automatic routing and turn-by-turn directions
Position formats include Lat/Lon, UTM, Loran TDs, Maidenhead, MGRS, User, and more
Provide a course deviation indicator when navigating
Project your position on the map with the configurable complex heading line
Turn-by-turn automatic route generation
Indefinite data storage (no memory battery required)
Integrated dash mounting system provides easy adjustment and quick release
Built-in photo sensor adjusts for light conditions automatically
Indefinite data storage; no memory battery required
Pre-programmed storage
Audible and visual navigation instructions and warnings
Built-in tide tables and celestial tables for sun and moon calculations
Alarms: proximity waypoint, and clock



And more...




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You want it to ride the bike for ya too??

I didnt realize that those things did that much, I just thought they told you where you were at
 
I believe you're dreaming if you think you can get a handheld GPS to use on a bike that can do all that.

My Whistler Galileo 100 which can be bought with the mapping software for less than $100 these days can probably do 70% of what you listed.

It has North America base maps built in, comes with a 32 meg compact flash memory card for downloading detailed maps. The map software is so accurate it's scary...there are streets on it for neighborhoods in my area that are still under construction, technically some of the streets didn't even exist yet when I bought it.
I can search exact locations, it has an unbelievable amount of POI's that you can search within so many miles.
For example I can do a restaurant (or gas station, hospital, hotel whatever) search within 5 miles and it'll show the location and even give me the establishments phone number. If I pull into a BurgerKing parking lot it'll show "BurgerKing" on the screen.

It's got all the basics like zooming from .2 to 200 miles, breadcrumb tracking, current speed, average speed, compass, altitude, time (military only).
It'll store 20 routes with up to 30 waypoint each.
It will also store 5 Track Logs (bread crumbs) with each track recording up to 2,500 points.

With the push of a button I can have the screen display in horizontal or vertical mode.
The display also has an indigo blue type of backlight that can be programmed to stay on for a certain amount of time to conserve batteries or indefinitely which is nice if you're using the vehicles power.

I can have North as always up or have the screen image automatically rotate to the direction I'm traveling which is nice since I don't have to think whether I need to turn left or right depending on Norths direction.

It takes 2AA batteries. I use rechargable NiMH batteries and they typically give me 8 to 10 hours of continuous use.

It's water proof for 30 minutes while submerged at 3 feet. Has an external antenna jack.
Everything is downloaded via USB cable.

I've had mine for several months now and love it, I've probably learned about 50% of its features.
Only complaint I have it that it doesn't record "top speed"...then again I haven't checked what it does in recording mode so I could be wrong there.

I paid $90 for mine off Ebay with the accessory upgrade pack which includes the mapping CD's, USB cable and 32 meg Flash card. Everything was brand new in the box.
I see my local Walmart has them for $100 and another $50 for the upgrade pack.

What's nice is that you can snag these off of Ebay really cheap since the world is full of lemmings who only want the overpriced underfeatured Garmin series GPS to go along with their $200 Nike shoes and Progressive Insurance
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Seriously if you think about it the Galileo is the same price as that bottom of the line yellow colored crappy eTrex that does absolutely NOTHING...no maps, no memory, no PC hookup, just basically gives you your coordinates and thats it.

I know the OP probably doesn't care about this particular GPS since it's not the ultimate color display top of the line unit, but hopefully the above info will help someone who wants a very inexpensive model with a ton of features.
 
70% would be killer, It is listed as Ideal. Important is mobility, accuracy, speed and altitude, as well as 3D Mapping, being able to tell me Shortest Time – Shortest Distance – Least Use of Freeways – Most Use of Freeways. Etc... Carry all mapps to North America(Including Canada and maybe Mexico/South America as well)... City to highways to towns ect.. Turn by turn/Voice, Auto Re-Route as well as open to upgrading(Auto Mapping etc..), so far I like these StreetPilot 2650/2660, Magellan RoadMate 500 Plus



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I would tell 'ya just make sure you do your research and get the one that does all that you want. Garmin is what I generally think of because that's what we use in the military (not always, but . . .).



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Garmin is the best out there. I personnally have a GPS MAP60C and it does everything you want other than being an autopilot.
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Anyway, look at Garmins website and check out the GPS MAP60C. I also installed the Ram mounts on the bike and it works awesome. no vibrations even at triple digits speeds.

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Another thing is that I installed the power adapter and the unit is powered off of the bikes battery when i have it mounted up.
 
Looks Killer, also Mounting a laser Jammer/Escort 8500 X50 too, so size is an issue too and color/3D screen Important is mobility, Internal antenna/possible external antenna, accuracy, speed and altitude, as well as 3D Mapping, being able to tell me Shortest Time – Shortest Distance – Least Use of Freeways – Most Use of Freeways. Etc... Carry all mapps to North America(Including Canada and maybe Mexico/South America as well)... City to highways to towns ect.. Turn by turn/Voice, Auto Re-Route as well as open to upgrading(Auto Mapping etc..), so far I like these StreetPilot 2650/2660, Magellan RoadMate 500 Plus
 
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Welcome back man... I'll tell ya Make damn certain that whatever you get does have the "Anchor Drag" feature you listed it's critical... Where do you get these lists man?

Hows The Bike man? Got any pictures yet???

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Loboboy - I have a 60C like yours and I am very disappointed that it didn't come with decently detailed city maps. Did you buy the MapSelect program for yours or do you use the base maps it comes with? I might sell mine if I can't get better base level street details!
 
Loboboy - I have a 60C like yours and I am very disappointed that it didn't come with decently detailed city maps.  Did you buy the MapSelect program for yours or do you use the base maps it comes with?  I might sell mine if I can't get better base level street details!
Can't you just buy the detailed map software for the country you live in? That was one of the many turn offs for me when shopping for a GPS...most of the Garmin models didn't include the detailed map CD's. Next was the very small amount of non expandable "built in" memory.

If you've already invested the money in the unit your best bet would probably be to spend a few $$ more and get the software instead of selling it.

I wonder how easy that would be to pick off a P2P torrent?
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Can't you just buy the detailed map software for the country you live in?  

I wonder how easy that would be to pick off a P2P torrent?
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I've been trying to get the software (only one brand works for the 60C and 60CS right now) off Bearshare, and Kazaa, but nobody is sharing it yet. The software costs $130+ on ebay, so it's not a big need right now. I think the software is called MapSource City Select. Uggghhh. If anyone has the software that I can 'sample", I'd appreciate it.

On the other hand, I really like the 60C. It's smallish, clear, lots of memory for my needs and pretty durn accurate!
 
$130.00?!? Holy crap!!! So I guess even the cheap $170 Legend becomes $300 if you want it to be useful.

Have you tried BitComet...I've found some pretty useful stuff just on the included menu of sites.
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I thought those CD's would be a hot ticket item along with a code key generator.
 
I bought a Garmin 60C from TVNAV last spring, used it on one trip, then sold it and went back to a map stuck in the top of my tank bag. Call me old school, but I vastly prefer it for navigation.
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