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Old 04-26-2006, 05:04 PM   #1
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Question Microsoft S&T's + GPS Locator

I was curious if it was worth getting the microsoft GPS locator or is it crap and should get another one? Thanks!

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Old 04-26-2006, 05:37 PM   #2
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well i can tell you right now that i highly dont reccamend buying streets and tips i have it and the software is horrible but has a few nice features. although i dont have the gps locator so im not sure how good it is.

i reccamend getting Iguidance for USA and im sure u can find it with a gps.
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Old 04-26-2006, 05:43 PM   #3
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The Microsoft GPS unit is a Pharos unit and it works very well. I agree the software is not good. Go with Iguidance.
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Old 04-26-2006, 05:57 PM   #4
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Seems fine to me

I saw a great deal at Office Max, with the entire package for about $55. So I bought it. I ran it on my laptop and it works great. Even though it doesn't automatically recalculate the route, its a 1 button fix.

Then I got dissappointed with the non-native support with RoadRunner, but the Brushed Metal Skin helps with it even though not perfect.

It may be a huge program, but it runs with no glitches on my M10000.

The GPS reciever itself looks nice (blue light), and gets a lock very quickly. I have never owned another GPS device, so I cannot compare it to anything.

I do recommend it, even though it is weird.

btw: the itty bitty buttons are very easy to touch so I haven't had a problem. You might be able to increase its size with the default xp accessability options since it is a microsoft product.
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Old 04-27-2006, 02:07 AM   #5
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Cool, I will check out iguidence Thank you all!
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