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TomTom disappointment...
So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go
60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... |
TomTom disappointment...
On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote:
So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. |
TomTom disappointment...
On Wed, 28 May 2014 11:10:40 -0400, KC wrote:
So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... I've had great luck with my Garmin, although it and I may disagree on the best route every now and then. And I can't understand why the directions going are often different than the directions returning, assuming the traffic hasn't jammed up. |
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On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote:
On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... |
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On 5/28/2014 4:44 PM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Wed, 28 May 2014 11:10:40 -0400, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... I've had great luck with my Garmin, although it and I may disagree on the best route every now and then. And I can't understand why the directions going are often different than the directions returning, assuming the traffic hasn't jammed up. I had the two ways coming and going with Tom Tom too.. I found once that a long entrance road, or access road getting on or off a highway can make a difference and send you to a totally different direction, etc... only takes a few seconds of calculation to make one direction shorter one way and longer another. |
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On Wed, 28 May 2014 21:24:01 -0400, KC wrote:
On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... The free lifetime maps is a good way to go. I still get traffic information. We have an old NUVI 1450. |
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On 5/29/14, 7:35 AM, Poquito Loco wrote:
On Wed, 28 May 2014 21:24:01 -0400, KC wrote: On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... The free lifetime maps is a good way to go. I still get traffic information. We have an old NUVI 1450. Standalone GPS units for cars are about as obsolete as your political thinking. If you like Garmin products, its U.S.A. mapping program for iPhones and iPads duplicates the features of those units and is easy to update over wifi. I have that and a standalone Garmin unit, and the standalone unit stays home. Apple and Google also offer similar software programs, and they are pretty good and getting better. I usually use the Google program. It has a live traffic option, I believe, but I've never used it. -- If right-wing assholes could fly, rec.boats would be an airport! |
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On 5/30/14, 9:45 AM, KC wrote:
On 5/29/2014 6:03 PM, BAR wrote: In article , says... On 5/29/14, 7:35 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Wed, 28 May 2014 21:24:01 -0400, KC wrote: On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... The free lifetime maps is a good way to go. I still get traffic information. We have an old NUVI 1450. Standalone GPS units for cars are about as obsolete as your political thinking. If you like Garmin products, its U.S.A. mapping program for iPhones and iPads duplicates the features of those units and is easy to update over wifi. I have that and a standalone Garmin unit, and the standalone unit stays home. Apple and Google also offer similar software programs, and they are pretty good and getting better. I usually use the Google program. It has a live traffic option, I believe, but I've never used it. The nice thing about standalone GPS units is that you don't have to pay the phone company to use them all of the time. Not to mention my stand alone has a 6 inch screen so I can see it. I would never be able to see my phone while driving and wouldn't want anything bigger than my phone now in my pocket... But them libs always know best:) Whatever's best for them is obviously best for everybody... I'm sure your GPS will tell you "In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Stupid Lane," the point being that usually you don't have to look at your 6" screen. Also, there are phones out now with 5" screens. Stand-alone GPS units for cars are well on the way to being obsolete. -- If right-wing assholes could fly, rec.boats would be an airport! |
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On 5/30/2014 10:19 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 5/30/14, 9:45 AM, KC wrote: On 5/29/2014 6:03 PM, BAR wrote: In article , says... On 5/29/14, 7:35 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Wed, 28 May 2014 21:24:01 -0400, KC wrote: On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... The free lifetime maps is a good way to go. I still get traffic information. We have an old NUVI 1450. Standalone GPS units for cars are about as obsolete as your political thinking. If you like Garmin products, its U.S.A. mapping program for iPhones and iPads duplicates the features of those units and is easy to update over wifi. I have that and a standalone Garmin unit, and the standalone unit stays home. Apple and Google also offer similar software programs, and they are pretty good and getting better. I usually use the Google program. It has a live traffic option, I believe, but I've never used it. The nice thing about standalone GPS units is that you don't have to pay the phone company to use them all of the time. Not to mention my stand alone has a 6 inch screen so I can see it. I would never be able to see my phone while driving and wouldn't want anything bigger than my phone now in my pocket... But them libs always know best:) Whatever's best for them is obviously best for everybody... I'm sure your GPS will tell you "In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Stupid Lane," the point being that usually you don't have to look at your 6" screen. Also, there are phones out now with 5" screens. Stand-alone GPS units for cars are well on the way to being obsolete. Everything is well on it's way to becoming obsolete. So what's new. |
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On 5/30/2014 10:19 AM, F*O*A*D wrote:
On 5/30/14, 9:45 AM, KC wrote: On 5/29/2014 6:03 PM, BAR wrote: In article , says... On 5/29/14, 7:35 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Wed, 28 May 2014 21:24:01 -0400, KC wrote: On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... The free lifetime maps is a good way to go. I still get traffic information. We have an old NUVI 1450. Standalone GPS units for cars are about as obsolete as your political thinking. If you like Garmin products, its U.S.A. mapping program for iPhones and iPads duplicates the features of those units and is easy to update over wifi. I have that and a standalone Garmin unit, and the standalone unit stays home. Apple and Google also offer similar software programs, and they are pretty good and getting better. I usually use the Google program. It has a live traffic option, I believe, but I've never used it. The nice thing about standalone GPS units is that you don't have to pay the phone company to use them all of the time. Not to mention my stand alone has a 6 inch screen so I can see it. I would never be able to see my phone while driving and wouldn't want anything bigger than my phone now in my pocket... But them libs always know best:) Whatever's best for them is obviously best for everybody... I'm sure your GPS will tell you "In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Stupid Lane," the point being that usually you don't have to look at your 6" screen. Also, there are phones out now with 5" screens. Stand-alone GPS units for cars are well on the way to being obsolete. So, what happens when you are in unfamiliar territory, in busy traffic, paying attention to the GPS as you approach an important turnoff and ... Your phone rings? |
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On 5/30/14, 3:06 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 5/30/2014 10:19 AM, F*O*A*D wrote: On 5/30/14, 9:45 AM, KC wrote: On 5/29/2014 6:03 PM, BAR wrote: In article , says... On 5/29/14, 7:35 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Wed, 28 May 2014 21:24:01 -0400, KC wrote: On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... The free lifetime maps is a good way to go. I still get traffic information. We have an old NUVI 1450. Standalone GPS units for cars are about as obsolete as your political thinking. If you like Garmin products, its U.S.A. mapping program for iPhones and iPads duplicates the features of those units and is easy to update over wifi. I have that and a standalone Garmin unit, and the standalone unit stays home. Apple and Google also offer similar software programs, and they are pretty good and getting better. I usually use the Google program. It has a live traffic option, I believe, but I've never used it. The nice thing about standalone GPS units is that you don't have to pay the phone company to use them all of the time. Not to mention my stand alone has a 6 inch screen so I can see it. I would never be able to see my phone while driving and wouldn't want anything bigger than my phone now in my pocket... But them libs always know best:) Whatever's best for them is obviously best for everybody... I'm sure your GPS will tell you "In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Stupid Lane," the point being that usually you don't have to look at your 6" screen. Also, there are phones out now with 5" screens. Stand-alone GPS units for cars are well on the way to being obsolete. So, what happens when you are in unfamiliar territory, in busy traffic, paying attention to the GPS as you approach an important turnoff and ... Your phone rings? I don't take calls when I am driving. -- If right-wing assholes could fly, rec.boats would be an airport! |
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On Fri, 30 May 2014 15:06:42 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: So, what happens when you are in unfamiliar territory, in busy traffic, paying attention to the GPS as you approach an important turnoff and ... Your phone rings? It doesn't matter, you are not supposed to answer the phone in the car anyway. That does beg the question, why is it OK to be screwing around with a GPS while you are driving? In real life that applies to everything on the "smart dash" of a modern car. Years ago they came up with the push button radio so you did not have the distraction of trying to find a station, then they replaced it with one of the most attention distracting pieces of equipment in the car. You can answer the phone in all states I know, as long as it is hands free. My truck has the built in blue tooth in the Nav system. But you are correct in the map goes away and the voice guidance pauses while in a phone mode. As to paper maps, great for suit ting somewhere and planning where to go, but trying to read a paper map or Thomas guide while driving is dangerous. |
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F*O*A*D wrote:
On 5/29/14, 7:35 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Wed, 28 May 2014 21:24:01 -0400, KC wrote: On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... The free lifetime maps is a good way to go. I still get traffic information. We have an old NUVI 1450. Standalone GPS units for cars are about as obsolete as your political thinking. If you like Garmin products, its U.S.A. mapping program for iPhones and iPads duplicates the features of those units and is easy to update over wifi. I have that and a standalone Garmin unit, and the standalone unit stays home. Apple and Google also offer similar software programs, and they are pretty good and getting better. I usually use the Google program. It has a live traffic option, I believe, but I've never used it. Problem with the ipad, Google mapping, is you have to have a reliable 3G/4G connection. Lots of areas, at least in the west don't. My complaint on the built in Nav systems, is the cost of updates. My wife's Toyota is a $169+tax update. You can buy a stand alone system for less. I have an Alpine system in my truck, with Navionics maps and have not looked at update costs. |
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On 5/30/14, 4:46 PM, Califbill wrote:
wrote: On Fri, 30 May 2014 15:06:42 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: So, what happens when you are in unfamiliar territory, in busy traffic, paying attention to the GPS as you approach an important turnoff and ... Your phone rings? It doesn't matter, you are not supposed to answer the phone in the car anyway. That does beg the question, why is it OK to be screwing around with a GPS while you are driving? In real life that applies to everything on the "smart dash" of a modern car. Years ago they came up with the push button radio so you did not have the distraction of trying to find a station, then they replaced it with one of the most attention distracting pieces of equipment in the car. You can answer the phone in all states I know, as long as it is hands free. My truck has the built in blue tooth in the Nav system. But you are correct in the map goes away and the voice guidance pauses while in a phone mode. As to paper maps, great for suit ting somewhere and planning where to go, but trying to read a paper map or Thomas guide while driving is dangerous. There are several ways to shut down the "phone function" on an iphone without shutting down its data functions. -- If right-wing assholes could fly, rec.boats would be an airport! |
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F*O*A*D wrote:
On 5/30/14, 4:46 PM, Califbill wrote: wrote: On Fri, 30 May 2014 15:06:42 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: So, what happens when you are in unfamiliar territory, in busy traffic, paying attention to the GPS as you approach an important turnoff and ... Your phone rings? It doesn't matter, you are not supposed to answer the phone in the car anyway. That does beg the question, why is it OK to be screwing around with a GPS while you are driving? In real life that applies to everything on the "smart dash" of a modern car. Years ago they came up with the push button radio so you did not have the distraction of trying to find a station, then they replaced it with one of the most attention distracting pieces of equipment in the car. You can answer the phone in all states I know, as long as it is hands free. My truck has the built in blue tooth in the Nav system. But you are correct in the map goes away and the voice guidance pauses while in a phone mode. As to paper maps, great for suit ting somewhere and planning where to go, but trying to read a paper map or Thomas guide while driving is dangerous. There are several ways to shut down the "phone function" on an iphone without shutting down its data functions. Could you translate your answer to my comments? |
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TomTom disappointment...
On 5/30/2014 3:06 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 5/30/2014 10:19 AM, F*O*A*D wrote: On 5/30/14, 9:45 AM, KC wrote: On 5/29/2014 6:03 PM, BAR wrote: In article , says... On 5/29/14, 7:35 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Wed, 28 May 2014 21:24:01 -0400, KC wrote: On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... The free lifetime maps is a good way to go. I still get traffic information. We have an old NUVI 1450. Standalone GPS units for cars are about as obsolete as your political thinking. If you like Garmin products, its U.S.A. mapping program for iPhones and iPads duplicates the features of those units and is easy to update over wifi. I have that and a standalone Garmin unit, and the standalone unit stays home. Apple and Google also offer similar software programs, and they are pretty good and getting better. I usually use the Google program. It has a live traffic option, I believe, but I've never used it. The nice thing about standalone GPS units is that you don't have to pay the phone company to use them all of the time. Not to mention my stand alone has a 6 inch screen so I can see it. I would never be able to see my phone while driving and wouldn't want anything bigger than my phone now in my pocket... But them libs always know best:) Whatever's best for them is obviously best for everybody... I'm sure your GPS will tell you "In 1.5 miles, turn right onto Stupid Lane," the point being that usually you don't have to look at your 6" screen. Also, there are phones out now with 5" screens. Stand-alone GPS units for cars are well on the way to being obsolete. So, what happens when you are in unfamiliar territory, in busy traffic, paying attention to the GPS as you approach an important turnoff and ... Your phone rings? It sits there... I don't touch my phone while driving, my youngest is crazy about that, we lost a couple kids just last year screwing around driving, the straight A student, chorus member, popular, socially aware, friend of hers will probably be going to prison instead of college this year because of "driving while distracted", so again, my kid really hits close to home for us... |
TomTom disappointment...
On 5/30/2014 4:46 PM, Califbill wrote:
wrote: On Fri, 30 May 2014 15:06:42 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: So, what happens when you are in unfamiliar territory, in busy traffic, paying attention to the GPS as you approach an important turnoff and ... Your phone rings? It doesn't matter, you are not supposed to answer the phone in the car anyway. That does beg the question, why is it OK to be screwing around with a GPS while you are driving? In real life that applies to everything on the "smart dash" of a modern car. Years ago they came up with the push button radio so you did not have the distraction of trying to find a station, then they replaced it with one of the most attention distracting pieces of equipment in the car. You can answer the phone in all states I know, as long as it is hands free. My truck has the built in blue tooth in the Nav system. But you are correct in the map goes away and the voice guidance pauses while in a phone mode. As to paper maps, great for suit ting somewhere and planning where to go, but trying to read a paper map or Thomas guide while driving is dangerous. I basically refuse to answer my phone while driving anyway, I could if I wanted as my GPS is supposed to do that but I don't bother... I figure if it's not ringing over and over again, it can wait. Seriously, I wonder sometimes how some folks ever survived in a day when you found out "what's up man" when you got to your buds house or home to call him/her.. |
TomTom disappointment...
On 5/30/2014 10:14 PM, KC wrote:
On 5/30/2014 4:46 PM, Califbill wrote: wrote: On Fri, 30 May 2014 15:06:42 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote: So, what happens when you are in unfamiliar territory, in busy traffic, paying attention to the GPS as you approach an important turnoff and ... Your phone rings? It doesn't matter, you are not supposed to answer the phone in the car anyway. That does beg the question, why is it OK to be screwing around with a GPS while you are driving? In real life that applies to everything on the "smart dash" of a modern car. Years ago they came up with the push button radio so you did not have the distraction of trying to find a station, then they replaced it with one of the most attention distracting pieces of equipment in the car. You can answer the phone in all states I know, as long as it is hands free. My truck has the built in blue tooth in the Nav system. But you are correct in the map goes away and the voice guidance pauses while in a phone mode. As to paper maps, great for suit ting somewhere and planning where to go, but trying to read a paper map or Thomas guide while driving is dangerous. I basically refuse to answer my phone while driving anyway, I could if I wanted as my GPS is supposed to do that but I don't bother... I figure if it's not ringing over and over again, it can wait. Seriously, I wonder sometimes how some folks ever survived in a day when you found out "what's up man" when you got to your buds house or home to call him/her.. I was playing around with my new GPS the other day. All of a sudden my cell phone rang once then noise started coming from the overhead speakers then I heard a voice. I said hello and then a conversation started between me and the voice coming out of the speakers. Well, the Luddite in me was amazed. I will have to investigate this phenomenon further, before it happens again while I'm actually tooling down the highway. |
TomTom disappointment...
On 5/30/2014 4:46 PM, Califbill wrote:
F*O*A*D wrote: On 5/29/14, 7:35 AM, Poquito Loco wrote: On Wed, 28 May 2014 21:24:01 -0400, KC wrote: On 5/28/2014 1:10 PM, H*a*r*r*o*l*d wrote: On 5/28/2014 11:10 AM, KC wrote: So my 8 month old TomTom **** the bed and was replaced by a TomTom Go 60. It's going back today. They totally closed the system so you can not put in any personal way points, voices, color schemes, period. The interface has also changed so the current time, voice control volume and mute, next turn repeat, and several other settings that used to be either on the display, or available with one touch of the display, deep into the menu system which is unusable as is most of the display as Tom Tom has decided we only need one color scheme and it's pastel, grey, and even more grey. As much of a rant as this is, I *literally* can not see the screen anywhere in my vehicle during daylight hours unless there is heavy cloud cover and like I said, TomTom has decided that we don't need any other options there... I spent a lot time with support for TomTom and it's clear they have not addressed any of these issues since last year, and don't intend to any time soon with the Go series Tom Tom... so, it goes back today, so disappointed... Thanks for the heads up. Sounds like Tom Tom is trying to put itself out of business. My new RV came with a Rand McNally GPS built in. It's OK but lacks a lot of features that Garmin has. One thing I do like about it is, speed limit changes are announced in advance, also road construction. I took it back today and replaced it with a Garmin 65... It is set up the way I would expect a nav system to be set up, accessable all over, changable and add on colors available, nice interface, easy access to all you need... I like it. Well, almost... I tried the one with Free Lifetime Maps but I am trading it for the one with Maps and traffic.. I do like having live traffic now that I have had it once with the ********... The free lifetime maps is a good way to go. I still get traffic information. We have an old NUVI 1450. Standalone GPS units for cars are about as obsolete as your political thinking. If you like Garmin products, its U.S.A. mapping program for iPhones and iPads duplicates the features of those units and is easy to update over wifi. I have that and a standalone Garmin unit, and the standalone unit stays home. Apple and Google also offer similar software programs, and they are pretty good and getting better. I usually use the Google program. It has a live traffic option, I believe, but I've never used it. Problem with the ipad, Google mapping, is you have to have a reliable 3G/4G connection. Lots of areas, at least in the west don't. My complaint on the built in Nav systems, is the cost of updates. My wife's Toyota is a $169+tax update. You can buy a stand alone system for less. I have an Alpine system in my truck, with Navionics maps and have not looked at update costs. Yup, for 159 you can get something with lifetime maps and traffic updates.. |
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