Anybody have one? Done anything neat with it? I was reading the OS was linux based, and if it is, I don't see why some soft hacks won't work for it. SD slot and USB port should make it simple enough to get some information on it, but I don't know if or what size the HDD is. If nothing else, I imagine running some software on the USB port with data being ripped from the SD drive would be fine.
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clevalley
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I have one of the older TomTom's and it works great.
I have never checked for hacks, but you are right - would be pretty easy to do if it is Linux based.
One gripe I have with it is I wished it had an option of keeping you on major roads and not take any "shortcuts." I have been screwed 2x by it mapping through an alley (not too bad), or a back mountain road.
I have never checked for hacks, but you are right - would be pretty easy to do if it is Linux based.
One gripe I have with it is I wished it had an option of keeping you on major roads and not take any "shortcuts." I have been screwed 2x by it mapping through an alley (not too bad), or a back mountain road.
The_Twisted_Ear
A proud Conservative!
If it is like my Garmin (I'm sure it is) the HDD looks like another USB drive when you plug it in. I moved some pictures over to it and also backed up everything. You can also see what the size is by using your "properties."
A great source for updates, etc. is: GpsPasSion Forums I use the search (just enter in your model number (i.e., 350 for Garmin 350, etc.). It is a fantastic site!
I am actually trying to get it to NOT follow roads at the moment. I want it to map my bike and hike trails, but it seems that irregardless of where I go, it sticks to a road.
I havent had too many problems with it not picking major roads, last night I was driving from frederick back to annapolis and it wanted me to hit the Balt beltway instead of going on 29-100-97.
It was great though, as soon as I got on 29 it remapped a new path for me to take. I love it!
Got a question for you, being a Garmin user. Every person I know can save their paths and upload it to a computer. How does that work for a Garmin? What are the save files and do you save them to an SD card or just dump them from a USB port?
happyappygirl
Rocky Mountain High!!
we're going to get each other one for xmas, which is best? TomTom or Garmin?
desertrat
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I got a low end Tom Tom and they now have all kinds of options for routes.
twinoaks207
Having Fun!
Sister in New Jersey (who works in NYC) bought a Tom Tom & thought it was crap so she bought a Garmin Nuvi 680 to replace it. That's the one she took to Charleston/Savannah this past summer & it worked great. Garmin lets you choose differnt "accents"/languages for the voice -- sister prefers the British accent, says it's cool to hear it say "recalculating" with a Brit accent when you take a wrong turn or veer off to stop somewhere.
We got a Garmin Nuvi 255W for anniversary in October. Works great but voice quality not as good as sister's model (but ours was almost $200 cheaper than what she paid for hers). Son prefers "Karen from Australia" as his voice guide when traveling.
Check out reviews before you buy. People are wonderful about expressing their opinions on things.
desertrat
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Haha funny you should say something about the voices.
For the tomtom you can download some new ones (for a fee of course)
My friend had Mr.T on his
"I pity the fool that takes a left turn ahead."
Floyd2004
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"I pity the fool that takes a left turn ahead."
Yea I havent heard it but I can only imagine what he would be saying.
happyappygirl
Rocky Mountain High!!
"I pity the fool that takes a left turn ahead."
I'm not sure if hubby would like a WOMAN giving him directions
although one with a british accent he'd prolly love.
desertrat
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I'm not sure if hubby would like a WOMAN giving him directions
Ah, but you can turn them off with a tap off the screen.
somdbingolady
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We purschased the tom tom 720. We love it!!! You can add your phone and phone book to it by Bluetooth and your phone can be controlled through the unit. You can hear the person talking thropugh your speakers of the car and the tomtom unit has a built in mic so you can talk. It has a built in MP3 system that also connects through the built in FM transmitter. This unit also will display pics you add like a digital picture frame. It has different celebrity voices you can choose from. I love the unit but the bypass in hughesville isnt in there, nor the new bypass to 95 south off route 5. We have the latest map. But other then that it Rocks!!
clevalley
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For trails and such you would benefit from an outdoor, hunting type of GPS that does not show roads, or one you can load custom maps on. I am not sure of the types, but I am pretty darn sure they exists.
The ones for cars (TomTom and Garmin Nuvi type) the software will keep the path on the road even when you deviate, and will try to remap if the road does not exist. That is the way they work and there is no getting around it, bottom line, they just don't work for off-road use.
Any hand held outdoorsy type, it would be a Garmin or Magellan... I had a Magellan and it worked great for in the woods. These units allow for something called "breadcrumb trails" - every so many feet, it will make a mark. Once you make it to a destination, you can reverse your breadcrumb trail and make your way back. Guaranteed never to get lost, unless you cannot pick up the satellites.
Sounds like time for an upgrade!
I need to read and see - I might give the old one to my step-son as he always borrows it for when he goes out of town.