"Brian K" wrote in message
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> On 09/29/2005 2:57 PM garciyalater@hotmail.com while holding "court",
> exclaimed:
>
>>drving times in the SW are very unpredictable.....unless you are on one
>>of the few interstates, expect things to take longer than you think
>>they should.....
>>
>>
> Unless you have Wi Fi, (still costly and spotty) internet mapping
> solutions aren't practical. You can't take them along with you. I have a
> copy of Delorme Street Atlas USA 2005 loaded into my lap top. If I
> accidentally make a wrong turn, I can figure out where I am and get back
> on track. It's updatable and can be hooked up to GPS tracking. You can
> customize speed settings for you route to reflect actual speeds on roads
> and instantly recalculate your travel time. Unlike a static map that you
> print out from one of these internet mapping solutions, you have an
> interactive map on your laptop. Say you need to change your route for
> some reason, no problem. Just put in the modifications and select
> "Fastest" or "Shortest" route and the new route is there.
>
> So, that's my 2 cents.
>
If you want directions on the move buy a dedicated GPS unit that
lets you load the maps from the PC. They sit right there on the dash
and give you updated directions as you drive.
Keith
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