Travel With The Right Type Of Car GPS

"Jim Davis" <sky.dancer1m> schrieb

> They're like any other piece of electronic equipment. Either you like
> it, or you don't.

True. I must admit that I tend to "don't", in most cases.

> I have my own unit, which I carry in my computer case.

Your own unit might indeed be a good solution until the car manu-
facturers agree on a certain standard*)
You know how to use it and can take it from car to car, or have it in
your pocket when you walk through a city (I have no car, and usually
use public transport and my two legs)

> It's definitely a time saver when you have a tight schedule.

I know they can be very helpful for many. But when I have a tight
schedule I'm in places where I know my way around.
I only rent a car for holidays or a weekend in the countryside - If I
get lost: So what? I'm never in a rush when I sit in a car.
For *me* GPS is just a fancy gimmick I don't really need, but if
a rental car is equipped with one I want to be able to use it straight
away.

Jochen
*)they managed to do that with light switches, gear positions of
both manual and automatic transmissions, and many other knobs
and buttons in a car, so they will come up with a solution for GPS
and all the rest too - eventually. Never give up hope ;-)

On Nov 25, 10:52 am, "Jochen Kriegerowski" <joinva...@smtp.ru> wrote:
> "Jim Davis" <sky.danc...m> schrieb
>
> > They're like any other piece of electronic equipment. Either you like
> > it, or you don't.
>
> True. I must admit that I tend to "don't", in most cases.
>
> > I have my own unit, which I carry in my computer case.
>
> Your own unit might indeed be a good solution until the car manu-
> facturers agree on a certain standard*)
> You know how to use it and can take it from car to car, or have it in
> your pocket when you walk through a city (I have no car, and usually
> use public transport and my two legs)
>
> > It's definitely a time saver when you have a tight schedule.
>
> I know they can be very helpful for many. But when I have a tight
> schedule I'm in places where I know my way around.
> I only rent a car for holidays or a weekend in the countryside - If I
> get lost: So what? I'm never in a rush when I sit in a car.
> For *me* GPS is just a fancy gimmick I don't really need, but if
> a rental car is equipped with one I want to be able to use it straight
> away.
>
> Jochen
> *)they managed to do that with light switches, gear positions of
> both manual and automatic transmissions, and many other knobs
> and buttons in a car, so they will come up with a solution for GPS
> and all the rest too - eventually. Never give up hope ;-)

There's another way to look at it. I only get home about two days a
month. I live in an apartment complex because I can't take care of a
house. Most guys will have hunting, fishing, or camping equipment,
other expensive hobbies, etc. Since I have none of that, due to
extensive travel, I tend to spend my $ on expensive clothes, travel
equipment, and gadgets.
Different strokes for different folks.

On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:06:28 -0800 (PST), Jim Davis
<sky.dancer1m> wrote:


>Why does anyone? The world is full of "unnecessary toys". Cell
>Phones, Ipods, TV, Radio, DVD players, video games. Just ask any
>Amish person.

I wonder if the Luddite uses any of these as well as many other
"unnecessary" toys.

It's possible to survive without a computer for that matter.

On Nov 26, 5:42 pm, Brian <drmorrisnos...@> wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:06:28 -0800 (PST), Jim Davis
>
> <sky.danc...m> wrote:
> >Why does anyone? The world is full of "unnecessary toys". Cell
> >Phones, Ipods, TV, Radio, DVD players, video games. Just ask any
> >Amish person.
>
> I wonder if the Luddite uses any of these as well as many other
> "unnecessary" toys.
>
> It's possible to survive without a computer for that matter.

True, but without the computer, we wouldn't be talking about it.

On Nov 27, 6:28 pm, Brian <drmorrisnos...@> wrote:
> On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:55:35 -0800 (PST), Jim Davis
>
> <sky.danc...m> wrote:
> >True, but without the computer, we wouldn't be talking about it.
>
> Actually that's my point. That poster wants his/her "toys" but thinks
> anyone else's are ridiculous. They somehow are annoying and irritating
> to that poster.

Well, everyone has their priorities. Most are fed up with the so
called "rat race". I, on the other hand, am one of the rats. I enjoy
my job, and retirement isn't anywhere in my mind. Since I am one of
five people in the world who specialize in our field, my job is secure
and pays top dollar. The five of us are treated very well.

My computer case is full of toys. Hell, things like that are just
pocket change. I can retire any time I wish, but it won't be soon.
And I won't try to push my lifestyle on anyone else.

"Jim Davis" <sky.dancer1m> wrote in message
news:79a6ffc8-5644-44a8-bffa-1162d90ec17e@i29g2000prf..com...
> On Nov 27, 6:28 pm, Brian <drmorrisnos...@> wrote:
>> On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:55:35 -0800 (PST), Jim Davis
>>
>> <sky.danc...m> wrote:
>> >True, but without the computer, we wouldn't be talking about it.
>>
>> Actually that's my point. That poster wants his/her "toys" but thinks
>> anyone else's are ridiculous. They somehow are annoying and irritating
>> to that poster.
>
> Well, everyone has their priorities. Most are fed up with the so
> called "rat race". I, on the other hand, am one of the rats. I enjoy
> my job, and retirement isn't anywhere in my mind. Since I am one of
> five people in the world who specialize in our field, my job is secure
> and pays top dollar. The five of us are treated very well.
>
> My computer case is full of toys. Hell, things like that are just
> pocket change. I can retire any time I wish, but it won't be soon.
> And I won't try to push my lifestyle on anyone else.

Societal programming is often so good that the rats are the last to know
that they are......the rats in the maze.

On Nov 27, 11:08 pm, "sharx35" <shar...@m> wrote:
> "Jim Davis" <sky.danc...m> wrote in message
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> > On Nov 27, 6:28 pm, Brian <drmorrisnos...@> wrote:
> >> On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:55:35 -0800 (PST), Jim Davis
>
> >> <sky.danc...m> wrote:
> >> >True, but without the computer, we wouldn't be talking about it.
>
> >> Actually that's my point. That poster wants his/her "toys" but thinks
> >> anyone else's are ridiculous. They somehow are annoying and irritating
> >> to that poster.
>
> > Well, everyone has their priorities. Most are fed up with the so
> > called "rat race". I, on the other hand, am one of the rats. I enjoy
> > my job, and retirement isn't anywhere in my mind. Since I am one of
> > five people in the world who specialize in our field, my job is secure
> > and pays top dollar. The five of us are treated very well.
>
> > My computer case is full of toys. Hell, things like that are just
> > pocket change. I can retire any time I wish, but it won't be soon.
> > And I won't try to push my lifestyle on anyone else.
>
> Societal programming is often so good that the rats are the last to know
> that they are......the rats in the maze.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

The maze is easy. I find the cheese every day.