GPS??

[Bandit]

Hey guys,
Here's the deal.  Finally decided I might need a GPS and I don't want to spend an arm and a leg (bad pun intended) and want it to be simple but effective for bike and cage.  What do you guys have?  Any and all suggestions is what I need.

Bandit

[Black Pearl's Captain]

Garmin Nuvi 750. It was $200 at Sam's club when I bought. Lots of features but not waterproof. i've rode it 2500 miles on my ST and it worked great.

Raymond

[PAVALKER]

   On the Nuvi (I have a 660) with a RAM Mount.  Audio out jack connects nicely to the Audio In on the Interstate.... got 4GB of mp3 music as well.    A sandwich baggie works for water protection if needed, since I try not to make it a point to ride in the rain much.

[T.P.]

I just got a Garmin Nuvi 780 from Wallmart for $199.00  and an extra 3 years for $28.00 the list on this unit was $599.00 at one time http://www.walmart.com/Garmin-Nuvi-780-GPS/ip/10390118?povid=cat538883-env203298-module203302-rLink2    kamikazi from Iowa just ordered the Garmin 750 from WW for $169.00 http://www.walmart.com/Garmin-Nuvi-750/ip/7958703  they are not waterproof but Ram mounts makes a  watertight box    T.P.

[R J]

i got one from Wally World as well.............

Last Wednesday I took it to work with me in the Dealership shuttle.

Had 3 address all day that I had no idea where they were.

Plugged the address in, well I also had a Map-Quest map just in case, and it got me to all 3 of them the shortest and quickest way..  One even better and quicker than Map-Quest.

It currently is in my Truck mounted on the windshield and I'll be playing with it the next few months every Wednesaday............   So far, $$ damn well spent....

[Moonshot_1]

I have a wife. If needed, she will ask someone for directions.

If I'm by myself, I'll just keep riding and when I stop, that is where I was going.

[Hellcat]

[hotglue #43]

Mine seemed to get us where we needed to go.....Like a MC shop in the middle of Indianapolis. ... but the maps seem to be a little out of date...but it did have maps of all the U.S. and Canada loaded on it without me having to load them.....  IWay 600...and has room for some music to be downloaded... but will lead ya on some strange side roads in town....Like.. in circles.. .
  I really liked the Garmin's I had, but they were limited on the mapping available......the old ones.....only 28 meg map capability... the new one's are better!!
Whatever ya get... make sure it has enough memory to carry ya every where ya wanna go... and has enough memory to carry ALL the places ya think ya might wana go in the future

[junior]

rand mcnally

[Stanley Steamer]

rand mcnally

You must be one of those "High-Tech" Yankees??..... .... ...

[Stanley Steamer]

I have a wife. If needed, she will ask someone for directions.

If I'm by myself, I'll just keep riding and when I stop, that is where I was going.

 

[Sharkey]

Hey little guy. I have the Nuvi 750 also. Just over $200 with the Ram mount. Works great. I have 4 gigs of mp3s on it. Only two downfalls is no bluetooth and its not waterproof.

[TomT]

Hey HotGlue,
I'm glad to hear someone else has had these same troubles with their Iway 600c's! I love the big screen, but not so sure about the programing of the maps. I have the upgrade DVD on order. So hopefully that will help.
Like I said, Big screen, and waterproof. Not bluetooth though!
TomT

This is the only picture I have of it in use! It is mounted with a Ram Mount just in front of the Clutch handle.

[2tonevalk]

I have the Garmin 265WT.  It has lots of features...Talking instructions, lifetime route avoidance, points of interest, etc.
I use the suction mount and mount it on the windshield.  It works great there. 
I got mine at HHGregg on sale for 169.00.  So far it has worked great. 
I took it on my trip to Arkansas for 2 weeks.  I found mounting it to the windshield keeps the rain off it vs mounting it anywhere else.  Mine stayed virtually dry the whole time I was riding and I ran thru some substantial rainfall too.

Hope this helps.
Robert

[RedValk]

i got a Nuvi 750 from Walmart a few months back for $169. Fantastic unit...but...NOT...waterproof. So....i have still been using my Quest2 on the bikes (and the 750 in the truck). Quest2 is waterproof....but...not touch screen...smaller screen....and it is discontinued.  I'd have to say, based on my experience with the Quest2 verses the larger touch screen Nuvi 750...i'd go for something LIKE the Nuvi...something with touch screen...and a larger (easire for us "young punks" to read) screen.

I bet you can find one of the waterproof touch screen units on Ebay as a reconditioned unit. they come with FULL factory warranty...in the box....just like new...and MUCH, MUCH cheaper than buying retail new! Or...a discontinued unit (like the Nuvi 750 was)....which will make them MUCH cheaper. Nuvi 500 and 550 units are waterproof. they retail for 299...so...you should be able to get one for MUCH less........

[Des]

Just got a 3rd generation TomTom (cheap on Woot) -- it was less than $50!

It's not real sophisticated but I didn't want/nor require much.  I used it on my trip over to Carlsbad last week -- and then from there to Grants --- I didn't know where I was going and it got me there!

For $ it cost --- I'm happy.

[Stanley Steamer]

i got a Nuvi 750 from Walmart a few months back for $169. Fantastic unit...but...NOT...waterproof. So....i have still been using my Quest2 on the bikes (and the 750 in the truck). Quest2 is waterproof....but...not touch screen...smaller screen....and it is discontinued.  I'd have to say, based on my experience with the Quest2 verses the larger touch screen Nuvi 750...i'd go for something LIKE the Nuvi...something with touch screen...and a larger (easire for us "young punks" to read) screen.

I bet you can find one of the waterproof touch screen units on Ebay as a reconditioned unit. they come with FULL factory warranty...in the box....just like new...and MUCH, MUCH cheaper than buying retail new! Or...a discontinued unit (like the Nuvi 750 was)....which will make them MUCH cheaper. Nuvi 500 and 550 units are waterproof. they retail for 299...so...you should be able to get one for MUCH less........

If the Nuvi 500/550 are only ~$300....then I am going to have to jump ALL over that deal...I paid about $750-800 for my Garmin 2610 back 5 yrs ago.....I use it on the bike and in the SUV....but I have been too cheap to upgrade the map set for $75....I'll just buy a whole new unit with the current maps already loaded.....I do have a couple of questions though, can you use Mapsource to load a custom route into the Nuvi's??.....and do they give you one free map upgrade in a year or so??......I guess I know what to ask Santa for this year......

[Novavalker]

I bought a factory refurbished Garmin 2720 for 120 bucks on Ebay. I download points of interest including speed traps. I have the sound wired into the Interstates stereo and get audible warnings/prompts in the Aux mode if so desired.

[fiddle mike]

I don't know, Bandit, I know a couple of experienced distance riders who got lost when they started using them things. Road maps and road signs work better, I think.

[Sharkey]

i got a Nuvi 750 from Walmart a few months back for $169. Fantastic unit...but...NOT...waterproof. So....i have still been using my Quest2 on the bikes (and the 750 in the truck). Quest2 is waterproof....but...not touch screen...smaller screen....and it is discontinued.  I'd have to say, based on my experience with the Quest2 verses the larger touch screen Nuvi 750...i'd go for something LIKE the Nuvi...something with touch screen...and a larger (easire for us "young punks" to read) screen.

I bet you can find one of the waterproof touch screen units on Ebay as a reconditioned unit. they come with FULL factory warranty...in the box....just like new...and MUCH, MUCH cheaper than buying retail new! Or...a discontinued unit (like the Nuvi 750 was)....which will make them MUCH cheaper. Nuvi 500 and 550 units are waterproof. they retail for 299...so...you should be able to get one for MUCH less........

If the Nuvi 500/550 are only ~$300....then I am going to have to jump ALL over that deal...I paid about $750-800 for my Garmin 2610 back 5 yrs ago.....I use it on the bike and in the SUV....but I have been too cheap to upgrade the map set for $75....I'll just buy a whole new unit with the current maps already loaded.....I do have a couple of questions though, can you use Mapsource to load a custom route into the Nuvi's??.....and do they give you one free map upgrade in a year or so??......I guess I know what to ask Santa for this year......

Steamer get the communicater here http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/
and you can upload custom routes from www.mapquest.com
or from google maps.

[RedValk]

you do need to check on which Nuvi units allow you to use Mapsource to load maps. I know the 700 and 800 series DO. i THINK....the 500 series MAY also? Most other Nuvi units do NOT allow you to use Mapsource. they don't advertise that fact...as many customers would realize it as a "limfac" as we say in the military. I did some research when buying my 750...as for me, i MUST be able to use Mapsource. i think i found out on their FAQ section on the garmin website. i called their Tech support...and they were reluctant to answer the question....but finally, they relented and admitted that units in the 200/300 series...as well as 600 series as i recall...do NOT allow you to use Mapsource!

i found this on the website under FAQ

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/cache/offonce/us/support/searchsupport;jsessionid=5F1A9DDC65EEBA9B5B6EC07312C99089

500,700,800 and 5000 series YES....use mapsource for routes. ALL OTHERS IN THE NUVI LINEUP, NO!

NOTE:....for some reason, the link above is NOT working as it should. Don't know why. But...do this.

go to the link...then enter:

ON THE ROAD
500 Series
500

Then ....do a search on "mapsource routes"

two choices will come up, the first one...is the answer on using Mapsource with Nuvi products! it tells you what products are compatible....and...how to import/xfer routes...the extra steps needed...

[Bob E.]

you do need to check on which Nuvi units allow you to use Mapsource to load maps. I know the 700 and 800 series DO. i THINK....the 500 series MAY also? Most other Nuvi units do NOT allow you to use Mapsource. they don't advertise that fact...as many customers would realize it as a "limfac" as we say in the military. I did some research when buying my 750...as for me, i MUST be able to use Mapsource. i think i found out on their FAQ section on the garmin website. i called their Tech support...and they were reluctant to answer the question....but finally, they relented and admitted that units in the 200/300 series...as well as 600 series as i recall...do NOT allow you to use Mapsource!

i found this on the website under FAQ

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/cache/offonce/us/support/searchsupport;jsessionid=5F1A9DDC65EEBA9B5B6EC07312C99089

500,700,800 and 5000 series YES....use mapsource for routes. ALL OTHERS IN THE NUVI LINEUP, NO!

Do you mean MapQUEST or MapSOURCE??  I thought MapSOURCE was the program that comes with all Garmin GPS's??

[RedValk]

MAPSOURCE. they don't advertise this...but Mapsource....does NOT come will all Garmin units...and ...as you'll see if you go to the link i provided...sadly, many of their units are NOT fully compatible with Mapsource. IE....the units i listed...do NOT allow you to use Mapsource to upload/download routes! not having that capability SUCKS. again, they don't advertise this limitation. So...be careful...when buying their products....to research and get EXACTLY what you want.

For me, i HAVE to be able to use Mapsource to plan my routes...exchange routes with others...etc. it is SOOO much easier ...for me...using Mapsource. oh, they don't do a good job of telling you HOW to use this feature either. On some units, you just upload and download routes....no problem. NOT SO ON MANY OF THE NUVI UNITS! take my 750. you have to know that you just can't simply upload/download. When you try to download a route to the unit...from mapsource...there are two ways to do it...but BOTH...require you AFTER DOWNLOADING....to go into a menu....and convert/translate the downloaded file. THE MANUAL SAYS NOTHING ABOUT THIS. i had to research it on FAQ. on my QUest2, it was simple...  oh, my Quest2 units came with Mapsource. My 750.....did NOT. i use the Mapsource s/w that came with my Quest2 on my 750.

I found when shopping for GPS units...asking questions of 99% of sales people....was USELESS. BamaJack says the things i wanted to do....xfer routes from Mapsource, use/make playlists for my MP3 files, etc, etc.....were considered "power user" things....so the manual, doesn't cover it. You have to research that stuff.

i know, i've spent HOURS upon HOURS researching this stuff. But now, i can build MP3 playlists, xfer routes from Mapsource, change vehicles from MyGarage, make cool splash screens...etc...with the best of em'  

[Puffs Daddy]

I don't know, Bandit, I know a couple of experienced distance riders who got lost when they started using them things. Road maps and road signs work better, I think.

Two stories. One probably apocryphal, the other true. First, what is probably an urban legend. Fellow in Germany buys a new BMW (auto) equipped with GPS. Three hours later, he's fished out of a canal because the GPS mistook a ferry crossing for a bridge.

Several years ago I arrived at LAX late at night, rented a car with GPS and put in the address of the Los Angeles hotel where I was staying. Off I went. Not too familiar with the spaghetti of LA freeways, I sort of wondered as I drove and drove and drove. Eventually, though, I arrived at my "destination." It was a vacant lot in Long Beach. Pulled out the map and eventually made my way to the hotel in downtown LA at about 3AM. I mentioned the experience to the desk clerk. He noted that I was the third person that week to come to the hotel from LAX by way of a vacant lot in Long Beach.

[Scott in Ok]

3 or 4 times now I have disagreed with my GPS's opinion of where I needed to make a turn and ignored it.  Each of those times I have been wrong and that bitch, Betty, has been right. For all of you with Garmin GPS's, with voice...all together now, "RECALCULATING....."

When it comes to planning a route, there is nothing better than a map or map software.  But when it comes to getting where I need to go once the route is decided...a GPS is the way to go.  Its really hard to pull off the side of the road on a busy interstate when you aren't sure if its THIS exit, or the next.  The GPS takes that out of the equation.  Plug in the route and follow along.



-Scott

[RedValk]

i agree Scott. Some common sense must be used at times, or you WILL experience a GPS moment...as i call it.

The other dandy thing about the GPS...is time after time...i've been in  a strange city on a trip...and needed something. So, let's say i want a metric bolt for my bike. just look up HOme Depot or Lowes on my GPS....bingo....navigates me right to the closest store. get my bolt...now....need to get back to my hotel. tell it to go to the waypoint for my hotel on the trip....boom...takes me right there. some times i had NO CLUE...where i was...how to get there. Some times i did, but the GPS took me a faster/better way.

YES, once in a while....it tries to take me on that "GPS moment" i refer to (think a dirt road...Uturns...etc....even though i have the unit set to NOT do that stuff..........). again, on those rare occassions...some common sense helps! but in the end, it will ALWAYS get me where i need to go.

I didn't own a GPS just 3 years ago. Now, i almost couldn't live without one...and i have THREE of the darn things  

[RedValk]

answer to unit compatibility and how to xfer mapsource routes:

Question:  Can I transfer routes to a nuvi?
 
 Answer:  
Routes can be created on the computer in MapSource and then transfer them to the nuvi 5xx, 7xx, 8xx, or 5000 series. Conversely, you can create a route on the nuvi 5xx, 7xx, 8xx, or 5000 and then transfer it to MapSource to modify and review.

After routes have been transferred to your nuvi 5xx, 7xx, 8xx, or 5000, the route must first be imported before it can be accessed. To do this please follow the steps below:

Touch Tools from the Main Menu
Touch My Data (you may need to scroll down)
Touch Import Route from File
Select the routes you would like to import
Touch Import
The unit will now import the selected routes. The routes that were imported can be found in the "Custom Routes" option from the "Where To?" button.

Note: The nuvi 2x0, 2x5, 3xx, and 6xx series do not support this routing feature.
 

[Bob E.]

Redvalk...thanks for the explanation.  I have a Quest that came with Mapsource...so I just kinda assumed that all Garmin GPS's came with it as their mapping software.  And there was some discussion on another thread about wanting to load routes from mapQUEST and not being able to do it easily, so I thought that was what you were talking about.

I too was one of those people who thought I would never want or need a GPS.  A paper map was all I needed...that is until a couple years ago when on a business trip I found myself lost, alone, late at night, on the bike, in a not so nice neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA trying to find my way back to my hotel.  I had to stop a couple times to ask for directions and it was rather scary.  A couple weeks later, Yogi and Rocket from State College were showing me their GPS's (they had Quest 2's) and explaining how, if I had one on my Harrisburg trip, I wouldn't have had to worry about getting lost.  Since Yogi had just upgraded from a Quest to a Quest 2, we soon had made a deal on his older Quest...which is what I still use. 

I like the Quest but on longer trips, I find it difficult to load all of the mapping I need for the trip.  For example, on the CBR trip, which was really only about 400 miles away, I really had a problem with the allotted memory in trying to load as much of Indiana and Ohio as possible.  Also, having bought this unit used...and Yogi had bought it used on ebay...I am unable to register it for any upgrades, etc. since the original owner never un-registered it.  Also, due to the age, many of the addresses (restaurants especially) are no longer there.  I cannot tell you how many times we have gone to a restaurant that is now an empty lot or a vacant building.  I'm guessing an updated Mapsource program would help this...maybe not.  But for the cost of those updates, I'm seriously considering just getting an new GPS.  I really like the Zumo models.  I hear the newest 660 has problems though, but the 450/550 are proven.  I really don't need bluetooth or XM (of course I said that about GPS too) so the 450 really would suit all my needs if I could find a good/cheap deal on one.  Mainly I just want the GPS with MP3's to replace my Quest and Ipod setup I have now.  If it came with XM, fine...I may or may not renew my subscription on it.

[RedValk]

Redvalk...thanks for the explanation.  I have a Quest that came with Mapsource...so I just kinda assumed that all Garmin GPS's came with it as their mapping software.  And there was some discussion on another thread about wanting to load routes from mapQUEST and not being able to do it easily, so I thought that was what you were talking about.

I too was one of those people who thought I would never want or need a GPS.  A paper map was all I needed...that is until a couple years ago when on a business trip I found myself lost, alone, late at night, on the bike, in a not so nice neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA trying to find my way back to my hotel.  I had to stop a couple times to ask for directions and it was rather scary.  A couple weeks later, Yogi and Rocket from State College were showing me their GPS's (they had Quest 2's) and explaining how, if I had one on my Harrisburg trip, I wouldn't have had to worry about getting lost.  Since Yogi had just upgraded from a Quest to a Quest 2, we soon had made a deal on his older Quest...which is what I still use.  

I like the Quest but on longer trips, I find it difficult to load all of the mapping I need for the trip.  For example, on the CBR trip, which was really only about 400 miles away, I really had a problem with the allotted memory in trying to load as much of Indiana and Ohio as possible.  Also, having bought this unit used...and Yogi had bought it used on ebay...I am unable to register it for any upgrades, etc. since the original owner never un-registered it.  Also, due to the age, many of the addresses (restaurants especially) are no longer there.  I cannot tell you how many times we have gone to a restaurant that is now an empty lot or a vacant building.  I'm guessing an updated Mapsource program would help this...maybe not.  But for the cost of those updates, I'm seriously considering just getting an new GPS.  I really like the Zumo models.  I hear the newest 660 has problems though, but the 450/550 are proven.  I really don't need bluetooth or XM (of course I said that about GPS too) so the 450 really would suit all my needs if I could find a good/cheap deal on one.  Mainly I just want the GPS with MP3's to replace my Quest and Ipod setup I have now.  If it came with XM, fine...I may or may not renew my subscription on it.

many units don't come with Mapsource. YES...Quest units DO. i have the Quest2...two of them (one for Sherry's bike..one for mine). they have the extra memory...so you have ALL the maps already loaded. I know what you mean about the orignal Quest...you have to load the maps for the route/area you are going to...and memory CAN be a limiting factor!

i like my QUest2...but...i too will someday upgrade to get a larger...touchscreen unit...on the bikes. the Nuvi 750....with it's features...touchscreen...bigger screen...that i use in the truck, have spoiled me now!

one time, i spent the $75 to upgrade a map on my Quest2. i can't say as i recommend you waste your money. i upgraded MY Quest2, but they wanted ANOTHER $75 to upgrade Sherry's. they wouldn't let me use the s/w to upgrade TWO of my own units? That's BS to me.

anyway, i see VERY little difference with my upgraded unit...and Sherry's NON upgraded unit. VERY LITTLE. Was NOT worth the money.

i aggree...i think  you'll get more bang for the buck by getting a NEW unit. you'll get current maps (ok, current is probaby about TWO YEARS old....for the data....by the time it comes to market....so it still has some inaccurate stuff). ....more features, etc. Get a unit that allows you to have ALL the maps...and use Mapsource...etc.

and...i've bought ALL my units as refurbished/reconditioned....and saved HUGE bucks. They come with full factory warranty...in the sealed package...just like new...for FAR less than retail! Got my Quest2 for under 200 bucks...my Nuvi 750 for $169

[Bob E.]

many units don't come with Mapsource. YES...Quest units DO. i have the Quest2...two of them (one for Sherry's bike..one for mine). they have the extra memory...so you have ALL the maps already loaded. I know what you mean about the orignal Quest...you have to load the maps for the route/area you are going to...and memory CAN be a limiting factor!

i like my QUest2...but...i too will someday upgrade to get a larger...touchscreen unit...on the bikes. the Nuvi 750....with it's features...touchscreen...bigger screen...that i use in the truck, have spoiled me now!

one time, i spent the $75 to upgrade a map on my Quest2. i can't say as i recommend you waste your money. i upgraded MY Quest2, but they wanted ANOTHER $75 to upgrade Sherry's. they wouldn't let me use the s/w to upgrade TWO of my own units? That's BS to me.

anyway, i see VERY little difference with my upgraded unit...and Sherry's NON upgraded unit. VERY LITTLE. Was NOT worth the money.

i aggree...i think  you'll get more bang for the buck by getting a NEW unit. you'll get current maps (ok, current is probaby about TWO YEARS old....for the data....by the time it comes to market....so it still has some inaccurate stuff). ....more features, etc. Get a unit that allows you to have ALL the maps...and use Mapsource...etc.

and...i've bought ALL my units as refurbished/reconditioned....and saved HUGE bucks. They come with full factory warranty...in the sealed package...just like new...for FAR less than retail! Got my Quest2 for under 200 bucks...my Nuvi 750 for $169

Where do you do your shopping?  I have heard others report very good prices on refurb units, but I cannot seem to find deals anywhere near as good.

By the way, I was just on Garmin website and looked at the Nuvi 765 and 785 units...either of those would probably suit my needs (GPS and MP3) except for not being waterproof.  But for the money savings over a Zumo, I could get a RAM Aquabox for it like I have for my ipod.  I guess I'd also have to spring for a 2nd wiring harness to have for the car, too because once mounted on the bike, the wiring is rather permanent. Probably not the ideal setup, but...cheaper.  Any thoughts?  I know several others are using Nuvi's on bikes.

[RedValk]

i've never used my 750 on the bike...as it isn't waterproof. Not that's necessarily a huge thing?

i have gotten my units by shopping on the internet. Sherry got the two Quest2 refurb units thru some company advertising on Ebay. They were both under 200. my Nuvi 750 was a special at Walmart....while they lasted....right after that unit was discontinued on the market by Garmin. $169....BRAND NEW! The Walmart add...falsely said it came with Mapsource s/w. it did NOT.

i'd shop around ...maybe google refurbished Gamin GPS units...see what pops up. several companies seem to specialize in refurb units. Again, they come with FULL factory warranty....everything in the orignal box...but for FAR less money. I can't tell my units are refurb...they look...brand new. i bought an amp for my stereo the same way last Christmas and saved hundreds of bucks also.

or, you can look for the units that have become "obsolte". for instance, when one of those Zumos in discontinued...you can probably get a good deal on it. And they'll support them for quite a few years.........so.........it's not an issue to me buying units that JUST became discontinued in the main marketing line for Garmin. They're constantly changing their lineup.........

i think there are proably several units you can get...if you watch and search for em'...for UNDER 200 bucks. units that originally cost 400-600....

also...on the bikes, as i don't want to run the wiring...i just use the Quest2 with it's internal battery. i bring the little A/C charger when on trips...and recharge each night. now that the unit is a couple of years old... i can tell the battery lasts a little bit shorter period. you could NOT run it all day long off the battery. But......i never have the need to do that............  the battey works fine for me...and makes taking it on and off the bike SIMPLE!

[Bob E.]

also...on the bikes, as i don't want to run the wiring...i just use the Quest2 with it's internal battery. i bring the little A/C charger when on trips...and recharge each night. now that the unit is a couple of years old... i can tell the battery lasts a little bit shorter period. you could NOT run it all day long off the battery. But......i never have the need to do that............  the battey works fine for me...and makes taking it on and off the bike SIMPLE!

I ran the wiring on my bike for my Quest and got a powered cradle for it.  It's real convenient as the Quest just snaps into it and I don't have to worry about the battery.  One time when I took my dad's Wing, I just strapped my Quest to the handlebars and ran it off it's own battery and it only lasted for about half a day.  On top of that, the screen kept going into the dim battery saver mode and was hard to see...especially since I don't use the audio.  I just follow the screen.  So that was a real pain.  I've since run a power wire up to the little glove box in the fairing and installed a RAM ball on his Wing so I can power my Quest when I want to use his bike.

[Willow]

...  Each of those times I have been wrong and that bitch, Betty, has been right.

Yep, Ugly Betty is stoic, unrelenting, and unapologetic.  Doesn't it just frost you?  Just once I would like to hear Wilma say, "I'm sorry.  Perhaps you would prefer another path?  Let me get that for you."

[Bob E.]

...  Each of those times I have been wrong and that bitch, Betty, has been right.

Yep, Ugly Betty is stoic, unrelenting, and unapologetic.  Doesn't it just frost you?  Just once I would like to hear Wilma say, "I'm sorry.  Perhaps you would prefer another path?  Let me get that for you."

Go here  http://www.pigtones.com/

Maybe you will find something you like. 

[Scott in Ok]

...  Each of those times I have been wrong and that bitch, Betty, has been right.

Yep, Ugly Betty is stoic, unrelenting, and unapologetic.  Doesn't it just frost you?  Just once I would like to hear Wilma say, "I'm sorry.  Perhaps you would prefer another path?  Let me get that for you."

Exactly!

-Scott

[RedValk]

i'll admit....being the sadistic person i can be ...at times....i sort of wish i had a ghetto voice on mine....

you know, "turn left or i'll pop a cap in you.......{insert verbal insult here}" 

[Cruzen]

We use professional GPS systems for our surveying department and the guys laugh about the lack of accuracy and reliability that the commercial units have.

I use maps, there're usually free from the state.  Easy to carry, easy to read, you don't have to worry about it being stolen, plus I color all the roads I have ridden.  When all the roads are colored, I go ride in a different state.

Still waiting for my free map from the state of Insanity.  Till it arrives I'm postponing that trip

[Stanley Steamer]

that Garmin makes a "bike specific" GPS and wants to charge twice the price for it.....WTF?.....

[hotglue #43]

Hey HotGlue,
I'm glad to hear someone else has had these same troubles with their Iway 600c's! I love the big screen, but not so sure about the programing of the maps. I have the upgrade DVD on order. So hopefully that will help.
Like I said, Big screen, and waterproof. Not bluetooth though!
TomT

This is the only picture I have of it in use! It is mounted with a Ram Mount just in front of the Clutch handle.

TomT..... let me know what ya think of the upgrade.  My Iway gets me there....even if by a backstreet route....   I do like the music downloads on it, and it plays through the stereo system and gives voice directions through the stereo as well.  The BIG screen  is NICE!!!!

[Bandit]

Thanks for all the input.  Decided to go with the Garmin 750.  Looking forward to getting lost with it in the near future.   
 
Bandit