I have to agree with Ben, I use my GPS toy every time I go out. It
tells me my speed & when I'm going to arrive at my destination so I
know how much time I have to goof off on the way.
It is invaluable for directions to a new address and it is a machine.
I will scroll thru the directions and see what it wants me to do if
I'm going somewhere new, I have maps so I can look. The maps never
run out of batteries or lock up.
Navigation has come a long way but the brain is still involved.

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com

At  11/8/2012 03:03 AM, Ben T wrote:
>"Resistance is futile."
>
>Everyone complains about a few GPS issues they might have on a trip.
>You rarely hear the other 200 times they've used them successfully
>in the past month.
>
>I drive all over the place during the course of the week for work. I
>also go out of town at least 2-3 weekends a month. The GPS system on
>my phone has been invaluable. Whilst it is less than perfect, it is
>most certainly good enough for the majority of users.
>
>There's a freeway map in my glovebox for longer trips. Besides that,
>my old Thomas Bros. Maps have been long since retired.
>
>
>BenT
>
>sent from my electronic leash
>
>On Nov 7, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> >   I finally caved in and learned to use an android based GPS.   Big
> > improvement when driving alone in busy traffic on big freeways where you
> > are unfamiliar with the city...
> >