inthused
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Unless I'm missing something here, it appears the only threads covering GPS units are outdated. If I am wrong about this please share a link and I will read up on current events.
If I am right, I'm curious before I purchase another unit what others find great about theirs. Personally when not using my Garmin Nuvi 200 in the car I use it on my cycle. I have it velcro mounted to the cover of my leather pouch directly center of my handlebars, inside the windshield. My only problems with an otherwise great low cost unit is: 1. when wearing sunglasses it is difficult to view the screen clearly, and 2. while on the highway the speaker could use more volume to override wind and traffic noise.
My sunglasses are Maui Jim so polarizing isn't an issue and the screen is plenty bright with clear glasses on. I'd like to know if anyone else uses a GPS on their bike with sunglasses, and if theirs gives loud enough commands while cruising in wind and traffic.
Otherwise please share your thoughts about the pros/cons on your unit regardless of my situation.
Lastly if anyone is updating to a newer model and has one for sale that they believe may fit my needs, I am interested and will gladly discuss options.
One option that has to be included though is it must be updateable for maps.
Thanks
If I am right, I'm curious before I purchase another unit what others find great about theirs. Personally when not using my Garmin Nuvi 200 in the car I use it on my cycle. I have it velcro mounted to the cover of my leather pouch directly center of my handlebars, inside the windshield. My only problems with an otherwise great low cost unit is: 1. when wearing sunglasses it is difficult to view the screen clearly, and 2. while on the highway the speaker could use more volume to override wind and traffic noise.
My sunglasses are Maui Jim so polarizing isn't an issue and the screen is plenty bright with clear glasses on. I'd like to know if anyone else uses a GPS on their bike with sunglasses, and if theirs gives loud enough commands while cruising in wind and traffic.
Otherwise please share your thoughts about the pros/cons on your unit regardless of my situation.
Lastly if anyone is updating to a newer model and has one for sale that they believe may fit my needs, I am interested and will gladly discuss options.
One option that has to be included though is it must be updateable for maps.
Thanks