GPS for Biking

If you really want a good idea I suggest you try out a Compact Flash GPS
Unit (go to ebay.ca and type in the search area "CF GPS" to get an idea of
what I a talking about) . The key here is versatilty. With one of these
babies (around $150 CDN) you get a unit that can be used in either a Windows
CE type palm device or any standard laptop (which have far more powerful
mapping capabilities than stand alone GPS units). I myself use a magellan
GPS device which mates to my Palm Vx and turns it into a map and go gps
system that I keep in my tank bag on my bike - works the charm. With
mapopolis (see <a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www.mapopolis.com" target="_blank">www.mapopolis.com</a>) it is an amazing little piece of kit -
also works with CE devices. The only limitation with my palm is available
memory which is why I want to got the CF GPS. If you are into boating or
long trips across country in a car the laptop is the perfect mapping
solution with something like the Rand McNally Streetfinder or the Nobeltec
Charting software. Drop me a line if you wan to know more about any of these
systems...

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"Corbeau" wrote in message

 > Bonjour.... It's x-mas time, and that means new goodies for me!
 > I've been thinking of buying myself a GPS, and I'm pondering the
 > Garmin etrex Vista model, with the Canada CD, of course. $449 for
 > both, from <a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www.gpscity.ca" target="_blank">www.gpscity.ca</a> , a Calgary online shop.
 > Any other/better ideas, from you sport-touring freaks
 > TIA
 > Corbeau
 > The oil is changed, but the battery's still in the bike...


"Corbeau" wrote in message

 > Bonjour.... It's x-mas time, and that means new goodies for me!
 > I've been thinking of buying myself a GPS, and I'm pondering the
 > Garmin etrex Vista model, with the Canada CD, of course. $449 for
 > both, from <a rel="nofollow" style='text-decoration: none;' href="http://www.gpscity.ca" target="_blank">www.gpscity.ca</a> , a Calgary online shop.
 > Any other/better ideas, from you sport-touring freaks
 > TIA
 > Corbeau
 > The oil is changed, but the battery's still in the bike...