Hi gang: I just got back from a 980 mile trip from southern Illinois to Branson, Mo, and Rt 7 in Arkansas. I found out about Rt 7 from
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Hi gang: I just got back from a 980 mile trip from southern Illinois to Branson, Mo, and Rt 7 in Arkansas. I found out about Rt 7 from
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I got iGuidance GPS software ($89 approx) and a GPS receiver/mouse from ebay for ($60 approx) on ebay about 10 months ago. The software gives you turn-by-turn directions via voice as well as visually. It also does a lot of other clever stuff that you would expect of high end routing software. Too much for me to list right now but do a search or take a look at:
The GPS receiver is a BU-303 that plugs into a USB port. I got it from seller Fashion1658 on ebay and it worked flawlessly with the iGuidance software and also with MS Streets. I had both loaded on my laptop.
I appreciate that using a laptop in a miata will be a bit cumbersome to say the least, and I would only really contemplate using it in mine if I was travelling alone i.e. leave it on the passenger seat with the volume up high.
The Garmin will be more practical in terms of size, but the price for the software/gps receiver combo cannot be beat in my opinion. You pay less than $200 for features that Garmin and Magellan charge hundreds more for.
By the way, I saw a MS streets version 5 with a receiver included at best buy for $130. No voice prompts with Streets, but has enhanced GPS features. You already have streets on your laptop so maybe you could just spend $70 or so and a get just a GPS receiver.
Hope I helped and good luck finding the GPS system that works for you.
Jitendra
I bought a used Garmin GPS V on eBay and love it for travel. I use it for Geocaching along with my Garmin GPS III for in the woods. For $200 to $250 shipped, I would say you can't go wrong. Make sure the seller sends the Maps and Streets unlock code along too or the CD is worthless! Make sure to ask before bidding if need be!
Enjoy!
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