11-10-2021, 09:39 AM
(11-09-2021, 01:15 PM)Grumpy Goat Wrote:(11-09-2021, 01:06 PM)runnerhiker Wrote: I am a GPS guy. When in the twisties, I like seeing how sharp the upcoming curve is, this is very helpful. When in bad weather, the Garmin/BMW/iPhone interconnect lets me put a weather radar screen on the GPS. I use my iPhone to enter destinations into the GPS, I don't hunt and peck anymore on the GPS screen.
Oh so am I ... we are exactly aligned. I don't use maps at all, other than Google Maps or Furkot to plan my trips. While underway I prefer it do all the "thinking" for me while leaving my brain to think of something else. If I want to do something spontaneously, the GPS can also handle that effectively.
But some people are not GPS-types so I thought I would make the points I did because it is a ridiculous expense.
"Furkot"? Another test!
So it seems to come down to whether I'm a "GPS guy" or not. Well, I've had Navi in my SUVs for nearly 20 years and hardly ever used any of them. As noted above, I'm completely comfortable with a paper map and a tank bag with a window (my next Search), and I'm fairly regular about staying current with iPhones (every 3 or 4 generations). My GPS world so far is solidly grounded in Google Maps. And I, too, consider it a "ridiculous expense" (perhaps especially for me).
You guys are helping me answer my own question it seems, huh? VERY grateful for all the input from ALL of you so far!
More advice/opinions welcome, though, so don't hold back!