In a message dated 10/10/2009 6:40:47 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

        That IS exactly why I use  GPS map programs on my laptop with 15.4
screen which sits on the dash top  tray I built.  I can see the WHOLE
picture or detail at the flick of the  curser.

>>>>>>With a proper map you can see the whole  route at once, which can help
you keep it in mind. With a GPS unit's  minuscule screen all you can
see is a wee bit, unless you are using it to  navigate to the local
corner  store<<<<<<<

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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