hardwood Posted January 30, 2011 #1 Posted January 30, 2011 I was not sure where to post this, but I thought I should report on my new gps. I took a couple of cross country trips with my TomTom. I could barely see it, and could never hear it. It quit working last fall, so for Christmas I got myself a Garmin Nuvi 295w. Its big advantage is a head phone jack. Which allows me to run it through the stereo system. Price about $90. I also got a mini sd cart ($12) and a handle bar mount from ebay ($14) head phone adaptor ($3). I loaded about 2000 songs. I went for a test drive and it worked as expected. Set the music playing and when it comes time for a turn it cuts out the music and blares the instructions out of the speakers. (instructions louder than the music, you will hear them). It has an orientation sensor, so you can set it vert or horz. ( hope to attach pics). It was there smart phone, and still has some of the smart phone features. It has a camera, (picture of what waits anyone foolish enough to enter my yard) web browser. after test drive: Pros. Can hear instructions. I could see it well, it mounts on a ball and socket joint, so if the sun blocks it out, just tilt it a little bit. Winter sun is not as bright a summer sun, but I could always see it well enough. Cons. Like any thing that does it all, it does not do anything as well. The biggest thing is, when it is playing music, it is VERY slow. Soon learned if you want to change address, first stop the music. It is not a great web interface, but I was able to check my email over the wi fy at my house. The music player is a little tough to get used to, but it did work. Several times it has locked up and I had to remove the battery to restart, since it does work I am assuming this is a software problem, hoping for an update. Camera see attached photo For the money spent, so far I am very satisfied. I hope this helps George
mrich12000 Posted January 30, 2011 #2 Posted January 30, 2011 So where did you buy it? It looks nice on your bike. List the Ebay seller so we can get the mount. Thanks for the story!
hardwood Posted January 30, 2011 Author #3 Posted January 30, 2011 I think this is it here. George [ame=http://cgi.ebay.com/MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-HANDLEBAR-MOUNT-HOLDER-GARMIN-NUVI-GPS-/130479243485?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e612b40dd#ht_2603wt_920]MOTORCYCLE/BIKE HANDLEBAR MOUNT HOLDER GARMIN NUVI GPS - eBay (item 130479243485 end time Feb-01-11 06:08:24 PST)[/ame]
SilvrT Posted January 30, 2011 #4 Posted January 30, 2011 and a handle bar mount from ebay ($14) George, I went to the ebay link you posted and it shows (or appears to) that it's free shipping, even to Canada. Did you have to pay shipping? How long did it take for the item to arrive?
hardwood Posted January 30, 2011 Author #5 Posted January 30, 2011 It's been a couple months, but I think it was only a week or so. George
saddlebum Posted January 30, 2011 #6 Posted January 30, 2011 I think the third model you showed is probably the more reliable. At least if you wait until dinner time it should show you the way home:rotfl::rotfl:
hardwood Posted January 30, 2011 Author #7 Posted January 30, 2011 Yea, she has a tongue and she, and she is not afraid to use it. Went for another test ride today. It worked great, it was not slow even with the music playing. George
Leland Posted January 30, 2011 #8 Posted January 30, 2011 Looks good. According to the weather forecast, I doubt you will be riding tomorrow.
hardwood Posted January 31, 2011 Author #9 Posted January 31, 2011 That's for sure, today, 7 holes of golf and 20 mile bike ride. Tomorrow 2-4 inches of snow 5 degrees. You gotta luv Colorado. http://www.venturerider.org/forum/images/smilies/happy65.gif George
rlyons Posted January 31, 2011 #10 Posted January 31, 2011 I think this is it here. George MOTORCYCLE/BIKE HANDLEBAR MOUNT HOLDER GARMIN NUVI GPS - eBay (item 130479243485 end time Feb-01-11 06:08:24 PST) This one looks more like the one you have on your bike if I am seeing the picture right. [ame=http://cgi.ebay.com/MOTORCYCLE-BIKE-MOUNT-GARMIN-NUVI-215T-265T-285T-1490T-/120676065794?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c18daa202]MOTORCYCLE/BIKE MOUNT GARMIN NUVI 215T 265T 285T 1490T - eBay (item 120676065794 end time Jan-31-11 19:50:33 PST)[/ame]
rlyons Posted January 31, 2011 #11 Posted January 31, 2011 Just great, now you went and made me spend more money. Ordered mine today.
stardbog Posted January 31, 2011 #12 Posted January 31, 2011 I think the third model you showed is probably the more reliable. At least if you wait until dinner time it should show you the way home:rotfl::rotfl: Hey Third Pic is not GPS, It's MSC (motorcycle security system):rotf:
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