On Dec 16, 2007 1:44 PM, Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you pre-load your route into the GPS, you can have it do exactly > what you're asking it to do. Unfortunately, doing a route like this > requires a computer/software at this point to create it and upload it > to the GPS unit. If you have a computer at your dispatch point, you > may be able to do this. If not, laptop in the car is probably your > best bet at this point.
Yes, i think so. I usually have no idea were we are going until I get there, STS.:-)then there is not really any time to do any preloads etc. > > I'd suggest getting a Bluetooth adapter and bluetooth GPS unit if you > do go the laptop route. One less wire to worry about. Also make sure > the GPS you get will take an external antenna input, and put a > magnetic antenna on the roof of the vehicle. Much more reliable > satellite reception that way. I'll double check that on the site. > > If you're crafty, They call me ten thumbs for a reason. LOL > > Keep in mind also, that most laptops don't tolerate extremes of > heat/cold very well, and you want to let them warm up/cool down > somewhat before powering them on. Hard drives are especially sensitive > to the temperature variations, as well as vibration. Good points. Dave > > > -Mat > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
