The PowerBook is secured with a nylon strap running between the back cushion and seat underneath and back up to the front of the seat. Then I buckle it together after crossing the strap over the PowerBook over the On/Off button area. The strap is about 3/4 inch wide so this allows me to cover only the top buttons but not any keys. I cinch it tight and that keeps the PB still. Granted, it won't stop the PB from flying in a wreck or rearender, but does work for a hard brake. I learned the hard way when I sent it flying during one trip before I used the strap. Braked hard at a light and it went flying off the seat. Fortunately, my soft side portfolio was in the floor and padded the fall. I decided never again so came up with the strap. I looked into getting a mount for laptops but that cost several hundred dollars. Maybe I will make one someday...
I follow the progress on the screen just the way you think I do. Glances back and forth. Keep in mind that I rarely look at it while underway until I get close to my destination. I meet with many companies in many cities in IL and MO. I locate the address on the roadside prior to arrival and mark the destination. Then, as I get closer, I refer to the map onscreen to see streets and turns. It is no difference to someone glancing at a map as they drive. I'm not talking constant staring at the screen anymore than you would constantly stare at a paper map. The GPS is magnificent to use and very accurate. It is just too bad that Delorme has decided to drop support to Mac users. Even at version 6.0, my Street Atlas is still very accurate. And so it goes... Byron On Thursday, January 30, 2003, at 07:38 PM, Tom Meade wrote: > From: Byron Gardner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > I am using Street Atlas w/ a GPS connected to a USB card while driving. > Very useful and lasts about 2 hours. I have a power converter in the > car < > > Response: > Do you mean while actually driving? How does that work - do you follow > your progress on the screen? How do you secure your Book? > Tom Meade > > > > > -- > G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... > > Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished > Drives | > -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! > | > > Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> > > G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> > --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; > Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- >> The Think Different Store > http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
