It seems than at Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:18:47 -0500, Wonko wrote: > I have never owned a GPS. Want to fix that. > > I have two requirements. > > 1. Anal-retentive as I am, I would like to get a true mph > reading so I know how far off my speedometers are. This is > hopefully cheap. > > 2. I want turn-by-turn directions -- or at least a good map -- > to drive around in new surroundings. Would need to have maps > available for "rural" areas such as Iowa, not just big cities. > > What should I get for requirement #1, and can I move up to > requirement #2 for not that much more money?
Question three - standalone, or connected to a computer? roadmap is a opensource app that is a dandy US street map - with or without a GPS. It can work with any GPS unit that gpsd supports. I know it's available for a lot more than GNU/Linux - I just don't know for sure what 'cause I don't have any of the other OSs. I know one guy was working on an iPhone port. -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
