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Apr 6, 2006 | 05:54 PM

#11

ROADTRAIN

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RE: GPS Recommendations Please..

The model I have is Navman ICN520 I don't think it's made for bikes because it's not water proof. When I use it I just put it in my shirt pocket with ear phones and follow the directions, when it's wet I have it in a warerproof plastic bag. It comes with a memory card with all of Australia that is where I live and aditional cards are available for the world. These things are so good getting around unknown citys.

Apr 6, 2006 | 10:24 PM

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LOWTOW

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From: The Sunshine State

RE: GPS Recommendations Please..

I use the Garmin Streetpilot 2720. All maps of USA and Canada preloaded, shockproof, water proof (for road use). Very easy to operate. I use it in the car and on the bike. If I am out for a ride...no where particular I will set the unit to "go home" and it will continuously recalculate the route and tell me what time I will arrive. So I just buzz around exploring and when my time is up, I follow the GPS route home.

Apr 7, 2006 | 02:55 AM

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98kingflh

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RE: GPS Recommendations Please..

I agree with the earlier post, getting lost is more fun. Just look at the map and go, save the cash..

Apr 10, 2006 | 10:37 PM

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my06uc

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Well - The decision has been made...

I really appreciate everyone's comments and based on what I read here and an awful lot of snooping around the 'net, I finally decided to go with the Garmin StreetPilot 2730. I went with this one for several reasons..

For those not familiar with the unit, it's a combo gps, xm radio and mp3 player - all of which I was looking to add to my ride anyway. So instead of 3 hookups, I now have one.

I've been using it in the car (until the RAM mount comes in) and let me tell you - I'm really enjoying this thing ! The screen is easy to see and very easy to operate. All the software is alreadty pre-loaded.. I just plugged it in and it was ready to go. The voice prompts help u keep your eyes on the road instead of the screen too.

The XM radio and mp3 player sounds excellant for a gps unit !!

I purchased it online via BUYDIG.com. They were excellant to deal with and they were the cheapest around - even cheaper than the ones listed on EBAY. The day I placed the order, I got a call confirming that I was indeed the one who placed the order (that impressed me !). 2 days later, the unit was at my front door and I didn't even pay for 2 day shipping !! Just an excellant company to deal with and their rating with the BBB shows it (they are rated AA out of AAA). Not too shabby..

Anyhow - Thanks again for your opinions everyone. I really do appreciate it..

Jun 19, 2006 | 12:43 AM

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toadmanor

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From: Minnesota

RE: Well - The decision has been made...

I have used an iQue, GPS MAP76, and 2720 (Garmin) I sold the 2720 becuase it was just too big.

I have just ordered the 2730 because it has XM and I can now eliminate my Roady.

MY06UC..,.where did you place the puck style GM30 antenna?