Who is happy with their gps?

[riggies_imp]

EmptySea, that scenic app is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you for the recommendation!

[tinboatcapt_imp]

They seem only useful for finding an address I'm unfamiliar with, fuel, food, or lodging. I still prefer a map, a pencil and a notebook for long distance riding. They ride easily in my tank bag clear window. I write out my route in large clear script so I can read it at a glance. The exercise of watching the distance/time to each waypoint is part of the navigation fun. as another mental exercise, mentally calculating actual speed with time/distance while comparing the gauges to road mile markers also keeps me focused while on long trips.

The GPS wants to go routes that conform to it's algorithm not the route I would like to take. Without having to say it to this group, like many of you, my route is seldom the fastest or the shortest.

jim

[emptysea]

EmptySea, that scenic app is EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you for the recommendation!

Glad to be of service. Feel free to reach out to me if you have questions on its use....I do not guarantee I will have the answer, however. LOL

They seem only useful for finding an address I'm unfamiliar with, fuel, food, or lodging. I still prefer a map, a pencil and a notebook for long distance riding. They ride easily in my tank bag clear window. I write out my route in large clear script so I can read it at a glance. The exercise of watching the distance/time to each waypoint is part of the navigation fun. as another mental exercise, mentally calculating actual speed with time/distance while comparing the gauges to road mile markers also keeps me focused while on long trips.

The GPS wants to go routes that conform to it's algorithm not the route I would like to take. Without having to say it to this group, like many of you, my route is seldom the fastest or the shortest.

jim

Exactly why I went to Scenic. I used to write out the turn by turn for my tank bag, but now I just keep the hard copy of the route in my tail bag in case my phone breaks or something. Have not had to resort to the back up....yet.

[the Ferret]

They seem only useful for finding an address I'm unfamiliar with, fuel, food, or lodging. I still prefer a map, a pencil and a notebook for long distance riding. They ride easily in my tank bag clear window. I write out my route in large clear script so I can read it at a glance. The exercise of watching the distance/time to each waypoint is part of the navigation fun. as another mental exercise, mentally calculating actual speed with time/distance while comparing the gauges to road mile markers also keeps me focused while on long trips.

The GPS wants to go routes that conform to it's algorithm not the route I would like to take. Without having to say it to this group, like many of you, my route is seldom the fastest or the shortest.

jim

I' m with you Jim.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Modern Google Maps algorithms will adapt real-time to vehicle operator's path and re-route accordingly. Lesser are the days where it tries to make you go back unless a dead end (e.g. out-of-order bridge) is eminent up ahead. Furthermore, GMaps is invaluable for real-time traffic issues that arise from time-to-time. Maybe not a big deal for casual rural riding, but very valuable for daily commutes. I haven't used paper since the 90's.