Welcome / open talk

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

My GPS will not recognize and read the POI files. I have done this a 100 or more times. I use POI loader and an SD 2gb. It writes the file fine and shows correctly using explorer.

Starting JULY 1 2015 new Traffic regulation will be added for those driving in the left lane and under the Speed Limit..

Move over or face $500.00 fine

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/should-we-punish-drivers-wh...

Distracted driving fines in Ontario are increasing from $60-$500, to $300-$1000, plus 3 demerit points. Goes into effect, in September.

http://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/mobile/maximum-fine-for-distract...

Same fines will apply, for dooring a cyclist. Must allow 3 foot clearance when passing a cyclist.

Novice German driver unscathed after crash with British tank

BERLIN (AP) — Police in western Germany say a novice driver escaped unharmed but her car was crushed after she inadvertently turned into the path of a convoy of British tanks.

This week we are recognizing Jim1348!

Jim1348 is a veteran of POI Factory, being a member for over 8 years.

This week we are recognizing him for his contribution of the Google Maps Goes Offline thread and just for sticking with us all these years.

Thanks for all your contributions, Jim1348!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

In danger of losing your windmill?

Maybe you can share the last place your GPS took you and if you encountered any problems, or if you used it to seek out special places to go (like Thai Food, ice cream shoppes, etc.).

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

It will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

Please read the forum rules before posting.

Have fun....

~Angela

Spring has finally arived in eastern Canada. How do I know, you may ask,three definit indecaters. 1, it rains constantly, 2, it is foggy 24/7, 3, all the roads get torn up.Roll on winter.

Does anyone have any POI's WPoints for GOOD Cajun food in Louisiana. I Am in Mexico and will be leaving soon and I gotta get some BOUDIN and Etouffee....................Love that stuff.

If I die and am born again I wanna be born in Louisiana.

Thanks

Should be here in July. Thoughts?

This week we are recognizing, eaglesft!

Eaglesft Has been with us for a year and has jumped enthusiastically into POI maintaining. He’s created 59 new files for our community.

Thanks for your contributions eaglsft and congrats on achieving your first year milestone with POI Factory!

~Angela

Memorial Day 2015.

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-maps-may-get-boost-from-extra...

Apple Maps may soon be able to tell where you are on a map with more precise detail than standard GPS technology. Apple purchased GPS firm Coherent Navigation, which uses low-orbit communication satellites to track location within inches -- rather than feet.

Garmin Express v4.0.21.0 is out. Your call to update or not.

This week we are recognizing, Alandb!

Alandb has been a member of POI Factory for over 6 years.
He’s a frequent COW and this week we are recognizing him for his help with Time Zone Map V16.0 ... DO NOT Install

Thanks for all you do, Alandb!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

I currently am still rocking an old school Casio G-Shock wristwatch. I am well aware that there are connected watches these days, but I have not made the switch yet. Anyway, for those that have made the switch, would the ability to use GPS maps on a watch be of any real benefit or is it simply a novelty, at best?

I've been researching fitness trackers for awhile, wavering on if I really NEED one or just WANT one, and which one should I get if I were to break down and make a purchase.

I see there are several with GPS capability, the Garmins(of course), it looks like there's a TomTom highly rated by runners and a Magellen.
The Fitbit's seem to be the most popular, they just don't have GPS capability.