Comments on: 5 GPS features you don’t need http://gpstracklog.com/2008/12/5-gps-features-you-dont-need.html GPS reviews, news, tips and tricks Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:04:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Rich Owings http://gpstracklog.com/2008/12/5-gps-features-you-dont-need.html/comment-page-1#comment-142977 Rich Owings Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:58:46 +0000 http://96.30.5.180/~gpstrac/2008/12/5-gps-features-you-dont-need.html#comment-142977 I think it has improved, definitely, but is still lacking. In general, the larger the metro (think LA), the better the traffic data. The newer HD traffic models like the new TomTom LIVEs and the Garmin nuvi 3490LMT appear to improve things more, although the just released 3490LMT seems to have some bugs. I should have my review of the latter posted in a day or so. I think it has improved, definitely, but is still lacking. In general, the larger the metro (think LA), the better the traffic data.

The newer HD traffic models like the new TomTom LIVEs and the Garmin nuvi 3490LMT appear to improve things more, although the just released 3490LMT seems to have some bugs. I should have my review of the latter posted in a day or so.

]]> By: Melissa Long http://gpstracklog.com/2008/12/5-gps-features-you-dont-need.html/comment-page-1#comment-142824 Melissa Long Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:26:58 +0000 http://96.30.5.180/~gpstrac/2008/12/5-gps-features-you-dont-need.html#comment-142824 Do you still feel like there is no good way to get accurate traffic reports on a gps unit? Do you still feel like there is no good way to get accurate traffic reports on a gps unit?

]]> By: Rich Owings http://gpstracklog.com/2008/12/5-gps-features-you-dont-need.html/comment-page-1#comment-97827 Rich Owings Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:25:17 +0000 http://96.30.5.180/~gpstrac/2008/12/5-gps-features-you-dont-need.html#comment-97827 I know nothing about aviation. Having said that, a handheld unit (vs. one made for autos) will have longer battery life. I'd be sure to get one that uses a USB cable. A good option might be the Garmin eTrex Venture HC. If you can afford it, you might want to consider one of the aviation handhelds at the bottom of this page... https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=156 I know nothing about aviation. Having said that, a handheld unit (vs. one made for autos) will have longer battery life. I’d be sure to get one that uses a USB cable. A good option might be the Garmin eTrex Venture HC. If you can afford it, you might want to consider one of the aviation handhelds at the bottom of this page…

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=156

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