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GPS FOR TRUCKERS

Anyone have any idea what is a good GPS for truckers? I read a thread on this but the last comment made was in 2012. Id hope they have much better GPS units out now for Truck Drivers

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Wolfhawk

More Consequences of Ethanol

I have always believed that the ethanol mandate is a bad thing. Ethanol costs more to produce than gasoline, and consumes more energy than it yields when all inputs are considered. Not to mention the cost of cleaning a fuel system when it has been sitting in your gas tank for more than a couple of weeks during humid weather.

** SALE ** Garmin nüvi 52LM with Lifetime Maps

WOOT is selling the Garmin nüvi 52LM 5" GPS with Lifetime Maps for only $80...

http://electronics.woot.com/offers/garmin-5-gps-with-lifetim...

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COWBOY CREED -- If it ain't right, don't do it....If it ain't true, don't say it....If it ain't yours, don't take it.

Errrors

Here's an interesting news report. It should be read by those who worry overly much when their GPS makes a mistake—and for those who worry overly much about those who overly much worry about GPS mistakes.

http://www.npr.org/2015/02/03/383454933/why-we-judge-algorit...

Geocaching

Here is a way to visit both mundane and awesome sites using your GPS. Visit http://www.geocaching.com/ and join in the treasure hunt.

Contributors Of The Week 2015-01-26

This week we are recognizing, toasty44!

toasty44 has been a member of POI Factory for over five years, but is just returning after a brief hiatus.

We’re recognizing him this week for his work on the Tennessee Waterfalls file, particularly the efforts at which he made to get permission from the photographer to use their picture for the file.

Intro

Hello all, just recently purchased a new GPS & found this site, looks like a lot of great stuff. Just stopped by to say hello. Cheers, John

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Garmin Nuvi 2597lmt

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of February 02, 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

Superbowl

I've seen better.

SNOW and moreSNOW

evil First time out in 4 days, who ever said,"let it snow let it snow" should be shot. Snow packed icy roads, are the order of the day here in NE. Had a Nor'Easter come thro on thurs/fri followed by 18 hours of snow on sat, almost 4feet so far and another 6inches forcast for mon 2nd Feb. Spring when if ever?????????.

Keeping The Windmill Alive - Your Last Trip? – February 2015

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

Factory Joke Thread – February 2015

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

Google Earth Pro License Key

I hope this hasn't been posted at POI factory. Google is offering free license key. I don't really think I'd need the extra features but I'm signing up anyway because it's free. This may be useful to some of you.

The cost for Google Earth Pro is now zero
http://betanews.com/2015/01/30/the-cost-for-google-earth-pro...

Get the key here:

Shocking Surveillance of Our Driving

New revelations about government and private surveillance of our driving -

http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-01-29/big-brother...

dobs108 shock

Garmin Express

Garmin Express 3.2.29.0 Is out.

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The Home of BLUMARU HOUNDS

Should Consumer Use of Drones be Regulated or Banned in the U.S.?

As a hobbyist, I think these little gadgets are fun to play with but they are getting a lot of bad press lately.

http://www.cbsnews.com/drones/

http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/27/politics/drones-everywhere-ter...

There are already regulations in place that control the use of drones in certain areas but no practical way to enforce them.

Contributors Of The Week 2015-01-19

Diesel has had a lot to say this week, so we’re making him this week’s COW!

Diesel has been a member of POI Factory for over seven and a half years.

You can normally find him offering up opinions and tips on GPS issues as they relate to various Apple products.

This week his is our top comment poster.

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of January 26, 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

About Keeping both hands on the steering wheel.

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GPSmap76Cx handheld, Nuvi 2557LMT, Nuvfi 2598LMTHD

File Updates (My Favorite Files)

Wow! Jan 22 sure was a day during which lot's of GPX & CSV files were updated.

Thanks.
Fred