I am concerned about the GPS craze.  I have one with mapping.  I
can tell you that they are a real crutch. I have one that I use
on my motorcycle and in the van.  I have even used it with
software (Street Atlas 6) on my laptop while riding in the
passenger seat.  This is a GREAT tool.  Watching yourself travel
down a road and looking at all of the available data is
addictive.  They are very much a distraction from driving.  I am
concerned what will happen when they become common options on
new vehicles.  There can be a steep learning curve.

Just imagine trying to using a new computer program while trying
to drive.  Who could scan in a picture with Photoshop, crop it,
adjust the color, add filters, save the image, and print it out;
all while driving down the road, and not be distracted?  This is
the type of distraction that will greet the new user.. Then the
cell phone rings!!! <G>

Bill