never blindly trust your GPS - a good article
Thu, 03/05/2009 - 1:12pm
 16 years
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here an interesting (and funny) article that reinforces the fact that you need to know what you have your avoidances set to, and not to blindly trust a gps unit!
http://tech.msn.com/security/articlecnet.aspx?cp-documentid=...
It does happen
Most of us have probably experienced the "why is it taking us this way" situation. I have gone in circles more than once and have had to give up a time or two. These things ain't perfect yet.
Nuvi 2460LMT
Going in circles
Most of us have probably experienced the "why is it taking us this way" situation. I have gone in circles more than once and have had to give up a time or two. These things ain't perfect yet.
I have had the same experience where the Nuvi directed a circular route. I did arrive at my destination but not in the most direct or shortest way.
Happens all the
Happens all the time.
Yesterday my Nuvi 360 took me to a dead-end at a locked gate with a stretch of about 3,000 yards of dirt "road" on the other side and a resumption of pavement at the end of that. Hey, it didn't know that subdivision had gone in about a year and a half ago....
"The true measure of persons is how they treat someone who can do them absolutely no good." - Samuel Johnson
Off road
When going through LA a few weeks ago my nuvi kept putting me on truck routes, I'm going 50 MPH surrounded by semis, and a stones throw away traffic is moving at 70 on the main freeway. Changed all my avoidances.
Consider the source
You have to consider the source of the original article i.e. MSN. Judging by the linked article on how to stop people stealing your wi-fi they're not what I'd call on the top of the technical heap.
Ah Hell, he's just another
Ah Hell, he's just another one of dem COW HATERS! Noth'n like a nice ride in the country after dark. (LOL)
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Not Perfect
I have had times where I was routed off the highway and back on again on the same exit.
Magellan Maestro 4250, T-Mobile G1 with Google Maps, iPaq with TomTom, and a Tapwave Zodiac with TomTom and Mapopolis
Always keep a paper map in the glove box!
Been flamed many times in the past for this statement.
And this is just proof that you really do need a paper map in the glove box. If something with the route doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.
Paper maps have been around a long time, and they even have errors.
Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
No flame here
Been flamed many times in the past for this statement.
And this is just proof that you really do need a paper map in the glove box. If something with the route doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.
I'm with you BobDee.
Paper maps don't have software, firmware or battery issues.
I always carry a set of maps with me.
Nuvi 750, Mapsource, Trimble 5700/5800 (at work) "Too many people I know have been educated beyond their intelligence" - Arthur C. Clarke
Blocked Streets
Happens all the time.
Yesterday my Nuvi 360 took me to a dead-end at a locked gate with a stretch of about 3,000 yards of dirt "road" on the other side and a resumption of pavement at the end of that. Hey, it didn't know that subdivision had gone in about a year and a half ago....
One of the reasons I went with TomTom this time. I may be routed through the dead end street the first time, but then I can edit my map with showing it blocked and it won't try to route me that way again.
Shooter N32 39 W97 25 VIA 1535TM, Lexus built-in, TomTom Go
yes, but...
One of the reasons I went with TomTom this time. I may be routed through the dead end street the first time, but then I can edit my map with showing it blocked and it won't try to route me that way again.
yes, but it doesn't always work with my TomTom.
When going to the airport my TomTom 125 takes me on a scenic route that costs an extra 2 miles to get to the airport. The roads are not blocked, they work, but it's the least efficient way to get to the terminal. Not sure how to resolve that one.
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/21626 - red light cameras do not work
Paper map backup
Been flamed many times in the past for this statement.
And this is just proof that you really do need a paper map in the glove box. If something with the route doesn't seem right, it probably isn't.
Paper maps have been around a long time, and they even have errors.
You are 100% correct.
About a year and a half ago I was interviewed by the WSJ about a post I made here concerning the issue misdirection by a GPS. I guess I would not let myself be pushed into the direction that the author wanted so my vignette was not included.
"Ceterum autem censeo, Carthaginem esse delendam" “When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”