Cost-effective GPS options...

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

Looks like a good deal.
Pity they don't have any at DSE here though
I'd sell both my Legends to get one.

Do you know anyone in any for the following cities... Takapuna, Karangahape Rd, Sylvia Park DSE PowerHouse, Manukau DSE PowerHouse, Papakura, Thames, Gisborne, Hastings, Palmerston North, DR Electronics - Feilding, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti, Featherston Street, Johnsonville, Queenstown, Invercargill.

Since I am a VIP at DSE I only paid $268 and as Xaria said she got a one that was returned and serviced for $250

[NordieBoy]

VIP and Trade Cards.
Might drop in tomorrow and see if they'll get one in for me - doubt it but it's worth a try.

[breakaway]

Why?

Had a GPS for awhile, what a POS, rather a good map any day.

Isn't it just easier to look at the map in real time with relation to where you are instead of stopping and locating yourself on a physical map?

[NordieBoy]

Isn't it just easier to look at the map in real time with relation to where you are instead of stopping and locating yourself on a physical map?

He may not have had a mapping GPS.

[inlinefour]

Isn't it just easier to look at the map in real time with relation to where you are instead of stopping and locating yourself on a physical map?

I was too busy looking around to bother looking at a teh tech gaget, never felt the need for it as I never felt lost. I undertand the need for some to have these things, but I guess I'm showing my age having a map and the compass in my watch...

[skelstar]

... and the compass in my watch...

If you can find someone who thinks an electronic map showing you were you ACTUALLY are, then you'll find someone else who thinks that a compass in a watch is just ridiculous

I like gadgets

[xgnr]

I love this thing.

Had it out for the Grand Challenge and the only thing missing is a temperature gauge. Its perfect otherwise. (oh and it cant make me a decent coffee)

[Warr]

Garmin Quest
On your guy's recommendation I tracked down the poor mans Quest!! fron DickSmith. I only got it on Friday about an hour before we left to do the GrandChallenge. So didnt know alot about it other than battery life was ~ 20 hours. So on the Sat before the ride I turned it on and when got home downloaded the 17 hours of trip it had recorded. Sweet.
It did all that without any headings in it. So am well pleased. Just need to experiment a bit with it so see what other uses I can find for it

[xgnr]

Garmin Zumo 550 is what you want. Designed for bike use with bright screen , big buttons etc. Price at PBTech is $1416.00 Incl GST and Navigator 3 SW. Expensive but brings a lot of extras like MP3 player, bluetooth for phone, waterproof, security mounts blah blah

Cheers

Stu

Got the price wrong sorry it was $1320 incl GST yay

[Dave-]

GPS?

real men navigate by the stars.

by day point the hour hand at the sun then north is at 12 o'clock...you do have an analogue watch?

[NordieBoy]

Watch?
Oh, you mean the time function on my GPS?

[xgnr]

GPS?

real men navigate by the stars.

by day point the hour hand at the sun then north is at 12 o'clock...you do have an analogue watch?

Hey thats a new one. I was always taught point the "12" at the sun and True north is the point between the hour hand and the 12. Of course you then need to adjust for magnetic variation and Daylight Savings time.

So, if the sun sets at 6.00pm, then north will be 180 degrees the other way?? Wont that be east or near enough to it? hmm need to check this one out.

then it gets problematic at night when its raining.... hmmm think I'll stick to the GPS when on the bike yay

[cowboyz]

when I was thinking of "cost effective" gps solutions I wasnt thinking over a grands worth........

[Meanie]

when I was thinking of "cost effective" gps solutions I wasnt thinking over a grands worth........

Why not.... i heard you were loaded

[cowboyz]

Nah, I dont make a builders wage