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wrote:


The price penalty isn't really much to quible about, and the added ability more
than makes up for it. A mapping GPS is not a sub for charts, but a nice
addition. Especially since the electronic charts can be kept up to date and
accurate much easier and cheaper.

The electronic updates seem expensive for the NT charts. Paper chart
updates are free and current!

Cheers

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What class were you on top of? Three times $250 is not $350, dumbass.

SV


wrote

Three times the cost of a non-map GPS isn't a price penalty?

This guy definitely was asleep during business 101.


Being top of the class is why I don't have to even think about spending
$350 for
a better, more useful tool, versus $250 for a bare bones, less useful
tool. If
you had even attended business 101, you would know that you can't save
your way
to prosperity.

BB.

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"MC" wrote in message
...



As an aside, I need help getting some inventions (useful little boat
electronic things) to market. Any ideas?

Get them patented, if you can.



Regards



Donal
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That's expensive -but I know a good idea. The best device idea really
needs protection! I've also invented an electric winch that does not
protrude below decks and is not much bigger than a conventional winch!
It's got a 1000 lb max pull.

Cheers

Donal wrote:

"MC" wrote in message
...



As an aside, I need help getting some inventions (useful little boat
electronic things) to market. Any ideas?


Get them patented, if you can.



Regards



Donal
--

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OzOne wrote:

On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 13:49:31 +1300, MC scribbled
thusly:

As an aside, I need help getting some inventions (useful little boat
electronic things) to market. Any ideas?

Cheers


Why just boat stuff?

Well some of the devices need not be used on a boat but that was their
original purpose. I like making things and I like the boat so...


Cheers

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OzOne wrote:

On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 14:59:54 +1300, MC scribbled
thusly:


That's expensive -but I know a good idea. The best device idea really
needs protection! I've also invented an electric winch that does not
protrude below decks and is not much bigger than a conventional winch!
It's got a 1000 lb max pull.

Cheers


There's a new type of patent now, sort of like "intellectual property"
designed to protect ideas from being poached even if a patent hasn't
been granted. Look into it.


Is that the one that lasts only 1 year?

Cheers

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$250?? How about $100? That way, according to the business classes I had
you can get... wait for it... 3 GPS for the price of one.

I know that's a tough thing to imagine....

wrote in message
...
On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 16:01:38 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"

wrote:

Three times the cost of a non-map GPS isn't a price penalty?

This guy definitely was asleep during business 101.


Being top of the class is why I don't have to even think about spending
$350 for
a better, more useful tool, versus $250 for a bare bones, less useful
tool. If
you had even attended business 101, you would know that you can't save
your way
to prosperity.

BB.


wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 10:00:03 +1100, OzOne wrote:

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 22:53:36 GMT,
scribbled thusly:

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:53:02 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"

wrote:

Get a low-end Garmin. You don't need map functions, just the basics.
I still have my 12xl. It's great. Does everything you need to do.
You
don't need the 76 at this point, unless you're sure you want to drop
$300 or so.


The mapping units weigh the same as the non-mapping units, so there
is
no
performance penalty for the greatly enhanced units. If Ganzy could
use
foodstamps to buy a GPS, he'd think mapping was indispensable.

BB

But there's a price penalty.
Never seen the need for a mapping GPS when charts have so much more
detail.


The price penalty isn't really much to quible about, and the added
ability
more
than makes up for it. A mapping GPS is not a sub for charts, but a nice
addition. Especially since the electronic charts can be kept up to date
and
accurate much easier and cheaper. I carry one ashore with me as well
when
I
land.

BB


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

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Shhhhh.....

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...
What class were you on top of? Three times $250 is not $350, dumbass.

SV


wrote

Three times the cost of a non-map GPS isn't a price penalty?

This guy definitely was asleep during business 101.


Being top of the class is why I don't have to even think about spending
$350 for
a better, more useful tool, versus $250 for a bare bones, less useful
tool. If
you had even attended business 101, you would know that you can't save
your way
to prosperity.

BB.

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Hey, I like top ramen...

wrote in message
...
On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 16:00:37 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"

wrote:

Do you have any idea how stupid you sound with this post?

Except for the difference in cost, COST, peabrain.


Poor, destitute, underachieving, always eating Ramen Noodles, Ganzy.

BB

wrote in message
.. .
On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 12:53:02 -0800, "Jonathan Ganz"

wrote:

Get a low-end Garmin. You don't need map functions, just the basics.
I still have my 12xl. It's great. Does everything you need to do. You
don't need the 76 at this point, unless you're sure you want to drop
$300 or so.


The mapping units weigh the same as the non-mapping units, so there is
no
performance penalty for the greatly enhanced units. If Ganzy could use
foodstamps to buy a GPS, he'd think mapping was indispensable.

BB



"Brien Alkire" wrote in message
...
Can anyone make suggestions on what I should consider when
purchasing a
hand-held GPS?

I am fairly new to sailing and don't own a boat. I charter them,
and
frequently the boats either don't have GPS or I have to spend a lot
of
time
figuring out how to use them. I sail in So Cal and the local
Channel
Islands.

I want a hand-held I can bring with me on charter boats. I am
willing
to
go
with monochrome to save $. I am versed on coastal nav, but would
particularly like a GPS when navigating in fog. I'd like to be able
to
interface with my laptop and overlay on charting software (don't own
any
yet).

I started looking at some manuals for Garmin hand-helds.

Any pointers on what I should consider?

Any good articles on the basics, either on web or in a magazine?

Any special considerations of chart/map software and standards I
should
know
about?

Any new technologies on the horizon I should consider before
purchasing?

Any "wish I would have known about this before I bought mine" kind
of
stories?

Thanks,

Brien

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Hmm whatever floats your boat.
I prefer to use a non mapping unit and connect it to a laptop with Ozi
Explorer running if I desire.

I have to agree with Bill on this one. The handheld mapping unit is really
nice. Your laptop is far better, but you can have the 76 at the wheel, in your
pocket and so on. Ganzy is one of those guys who has nothing nice and would
prefer it if no one else did either, so ignore his advice. The price penalty is
TINY. We just bought a little green gecko as a backup off Yahoo auctions for 66
bucks. Works great.
The GPS 76 also floats, has a good sized screen and easily accessed charts.
Nice.

RB