On Jan 9, 2012, at 4:08 PM, AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 4a. Current GPS choices
> Posted by: "Alan" alo5271@cox.net apolaw
> Date: Mon Jan 9, 2012 5:50 am ((PST))
>
> Thinking of a new GPS as we will be doing two Caravans this year
> and having some serious road time. I currently have a Garmin Nuvi
> 370, almost 3 years old.. I think it has two major flaws for RV
> use. First, there is inadequate turn warning. Recently came to a
> stop light in the middle lane and the lady says turn left. Pulling
> the trailer on the interstate there is very little advance notice
> meaning you don't have time to make your lane adjustments. Shortly
> after purchase I contacted Garmin to determine whether or not the
> turn notice could be modified in time or distance. Answer, No!
Double dittos on "inadequate turn warning". Very frustrating,
especially when I have the "navigation" button set for "truck" use.
Alan, please rattle my cage when you find a GPS that suits you.
Oh - one other thing.
On my "GPS wish list" I want a female voice who projects friendliness
and patience. A little bit of kindness and a smiling attitude in her
voice would be just the ticket.
Although my wife's voice is good at all that (and more); the female
voice our current GPS has "attitude". Perhaps in real life this woman
is delightful, but on the GPS she's a thumbs down - bossy b..##$$.
I find myself ignoring her. Learning to tune her out is not what I
had in mind when I bought a "personalized travel guide who gives turn-
by-turn directions".
Granted there have been times when I'm glad I paid attention to her
"orders"; but even then - there was very little social satisfaction
with the GPS voice --- even after successfully arriving at our
destination. Today, I covered her face (the GPS device) with one of
my old hats so I don't have to look at her when she's not giving me
orders.
Perhaps Apple will come out with a GPS device using Siri's voice. I
might even stand in line for her. Well - probably not.
Terry
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