 What are the Benefits of a In-Car GPS Unit?
"Sharx35" <sharx35@m> wrote in message
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>>>> If one turns on the interior lights, after stopping the vehicle, one
>>>> CAN read maps. DUH.
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>>> GPS unit is like a map, but with much improved experience :-)
>>> Modern, electronic version of a map with voice giving you directions.
>>> And you can read these electronic maps without stopping or turning on
>>> the interior lights!
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>> And imagine carrying a set of maps that cover all 50 states, you'll need
>> to drive a semi-trailer truck. Maps doesn't have real time traffic
>> feature that could get you out of trouble on the road or hands free phone
>> connection either.
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> Uh, HOW many states (or provinces) does the AVERAGE person drive to
> within, say, a WEEK?
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My real estate agent, who knows his area quite well, would not go without a
GPS. Time is money.
For many of us, visiting friends, going to a job interview or job site,
going shopping or out to a show or dinner or on a business trip, we don't
bother with paper maps.
> 99% of people have no need for GPS. Suckers surely are born every
> minute!!
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I'm not against maps, GPS is just a bunch of maps integrated by smart
firmware. Suckers or not, GPS is getting as common as cell phones for good
reasons. Never mind, you think cell phones are for suckers too. | 
