GPS opinions

"Muck" <muck DeleteThis @rulex.net> wrote in message
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>> Any opinions on Garmin Zummo 550 v 2820 v 2720?
>>
>> I don't need the blue tooth, mp3 and photostuff on the Zumo...
>>
>
> I use my N95 with Garmin software and some earphones. Works a treat.
> However, I'd like to be able to close the phone up when it's in my
> jacket pocket[1], so may go with an external bluetooth one day.
>
> [1] Can be used with the phone shut, so I'm told.. but never tried it
> for some random reason.
>

What software do you use on the N95?
I've never got my N95 GPS to work yet!

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Muck wrote:
>
> I use my N95 with Garmin software and some earphones. Works a treat.
> However, I'd like to be able to close the phone up when it's in my
> jacket pocket[1], so may go with an external bluetooth one day.
>
> [1] Can be used with the phone shut, so I'm told.. but never tried it
> for some random reason.

The GPS antenna is under the keypad, so you'll get a better signal with
it open.

From the manual:
"The GPS receiver is located in the bottom of the device. When using the
receiver, slide the numeric keypad open and hold the device upright in
your hand at an angle of about 45 degrees, with a clear view of the sky."

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On Feb 16, 7:22 pm, Fr Jack <s....TakeThisOut@m.com> wrote:
> Any opinions on Garmin Zummo 550 v 2820 v 2720?
>
> I don't need the blue tooth, mp3 and photostuff on the Zumo...

how about something completely different:

http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/02/20/review_mio_c620/

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In article <fpdvha$dhr$1@registered.motzarella.org>, daz.RemoveThis@invalid.com
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> "Muck" <muck.RemoveThis@rulex.net> wrote in message
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> > In article <rrder3d1cej946m6kaktqac0n7cltafhos.RemoveThis@4ax.com>, sp.RemoveThis@m.com
> > gushed...
> >> Any opinions on Garmin Zummo 550 v 2820 v 2720?
> >>
> >> I don't need the blue tooth, mp3 and photostuff on the Zumo...
> >>
> >
> > I use my N95 with Garmin software and some earphones. Works a treat.
> > However, I'd like to be able to close the phone up when it's in my
> > jacket pocket[1], so may go with an external bluetooth one day.
> >
> > [1] Can be used with the phone shut, so I'm told.. but never tried it
> > for some random reason.
> >
>
> What software do you use on the N95?
> I've never got my N95 GPS to work yet!
>
>

Garmin, GMobileXT.. got lots of points of interest imported in too.
Excellent routing and recalculation.

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In article <v6jq85-me.ln1.DeleteThis@deguello.org>, eddie.DeleteThis@deguello.org gushed...
> Muck wrote:
> >
> > I use my N95 with Garmin software and some earphones. Works a treat.
> > However, I'd like to be able to close the phone up when it's in my
> > jacket pocket[1], so may go with an external bluetooth one day.
> >
> > [1] Can be used with the phone shut, so I'm told.. but never tried it
> > for some random reason.
>
> The GPS antenna is under the keypad, so you'll get a better signal with
> it open.
>
> From the manual:
> "The GPS receiver is located in the bottom of the device. When using the
> receiver, slide the numeric keypad open and hold the device upright in
> your hand at an angle of about 45 degrees, with a clear view of the sky."
>
>

That's the one.. seems to work stuffed into a jacket pocket still.

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In article <ou7kr35lfi2j28um8l28pavl13f6pb8sef RemoveThis @4ax.com>, spamtrap2
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> On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:15:49 -0000, Muck <muck RemoveThis @rulex.net> wrote:
>
> >In article <rrder3d1cej946m6kaktqac0n7cltafhos RemoveThis @4ax.com>, sp RemoveThis @m.com
> >gushed...
> >> Any opinions on Garmin Zummo 550 v 2820 v 2720?
> >>
> >> I don't need the blue tooth, mp3 and photostuff on the Zumo...
> >>
> >
> >I use my N95 with Garmin software and some earphones. Works a treat.
> >However, I'd like to be able to close the phone up when it's in my
> >jacket pocket[1], so may go with an external bluetooth one day.
> >
> >[1] Can be used with the phone shut, so I'm told.. but never tried it
> >for some random reason.
>
> hello you, long time no see, how's life? You around at 'OSM?
>

Hi LN, life is still a bit painful at the mo. I'd like to go to *OSM,
but I can't ride that far any more. I tend to get poorly, and am a bit
worried about being away from home should I have another inflammation
cascade thingy or something.

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On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:50:21 -0000, Muck <muck.DeleteThis@rulex.net> wrote:

>In article <ou7kr35lfi2j28um8l28pavl13f6pb8sef.DeleteThis@4ax.com>, spamtrap2
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>> hello you, long time no see, how's life? You around at 'OSM?
>
>Hi LN, life is still a bit painful at the mo.

Sorry to hear that. Have you managed to keep uni going?

> I'd like to go to *OSM,
>but I can't ride that far any more.

Grab a pillion from someone?

>I tend to get poorly, and am a bit
>worried about being away from home should I have another inflammation
>cascade thingy or something.

There's a sofa bed here should you make it and the DRI has some
excellent rheumatology staff. And some utter cunts mind.
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In article <0f1or35qt0ejni2a03t1219o3qs4ifo32q.RemoveThis@4ax.com>, spamtrap2
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> On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:50:21 -0000, Muck <muck.RemoveThis@rulex.net> wrote:
>
> >In article <ou7kr35lfi2j28um8l28pavl13f6pb8sef.RemoveThis@4ax.com>, spamtrap2
> >@ntlworld.com gushed...
>
> >> hello you, long time no see, how's life? You around at 'OSM?
> >
> >Hi LN, life is still a bit painful at the mo.
>
> Sorry to hear that. Have you managed to keep uni going?
>

I have, but will need to take stuff next year.

> > I'd like to go to *OSM,
> >but I can't ride that far any more.
>
> Grab a pillion from someone?
>

I can't hold on to anything for that long, can't butter my toast some
days, also tend to get very tired and want to fall over / be sick if I
do too much.

> >I tend to get poorly, and am a bit
> >worried about being away from home should I have another inflammation
> >cascade thingy or something.
>
> There's a sofa bed here should you make it and the DRI has some
> excellent rheumatology staff. And some utter cunts mind.
>

Thanks, I'll see.. but it doesn't look too hopeful.

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"Muck" <muck RemoveThis @rulex.net> wrote in message
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>> "Muck" <muck RemoveThis @rulex.net> wrote in message
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>> > In article <rrder3d1cej946m6kaktqac0n7cltafhos RemoveThis @4ax.com>, sp RemoveThis @m.com
>> > gushed...
>> >> Any opinions on Garmin Zummo 550 v 2820 v 2720?
>> >>
>> >> I don't need the blue tooth, mp3 and photostuff on the Zumo...
>> >>
>> >
>> > I use my N95 with Garmin software and some earphones. Works a treat.
>> > However, I'd like to be able to close the phone up when it's in my
>> > jacket pocket[1], so may go with an external bluetooth one day.
>> >
>> > [1] Can be used with the phone shut, so I'm told.. but never tried it
>> > for some random reason.
>> >
>>
>> What software do you use on the N95?
>> I've never got my N95 GPS to work yet!
>>
>>
>
> Garmin, GMobileXT.. got lots of points of interest imported in too.
> Excellent routing and recalculation.

Oo Taa,

I'll have squint at that.

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Greybeard

FLHR -03 UK (95 cu-in Stg 2. Big Boy2!)
Trumpet Trophy 1200-03
Garmin Zumo 550, To get me home!

ukrm@foxtails[dot]co[dot]uk
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