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Sat, 08 December 2012 01:12  |
rallymaster
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Hi, y'all.
OK this is really plural, so:
Hi, all y'all
Anybody out there using the 7" Rand McNalley or the 7" Magellan Roadmate
that wants to rave about how good or how bad it is?
I think I'm in the market for a GPS and the 7" version looks like it
would be easier to use.
Any comments, pro or con, on ease of use between 4+ inches and the 7", or
between Rand McNalley and Magellan?
Thanks,
RonC
Ron & Linda Clark
1978 Eleganza II
North Plains, ORYGUN
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192543 is a reply to message #192542] |
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We have two of the Magellan Roadmates
Some time a miss on the house/business numbers on wrong side of the street.
Cross country to Michigan three years ago.
Two years ago up to OR.
This past summer AZ,NM,CO,UT,NV and back to CA.
I kind a like the four year old one.
Shows speed.elevation and ETA on same screen.
The newer you only can see one of the functions at a time.
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Sent: Friday, December 07, 2012 23:12
Subject: [GMCnet] GPS
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> Hi, y'all.
> OK this is really plural, so:
> Hi, all y'all
>
> Anybody out there using the 7" Rand McNalley or the 7" Magellan Roadmate
> that wants to rave about how good or how bad it is?
>
> I think I'm in the market for a GPS and the 7" version looks like it
> would be easier to use.
>
> Any comments, pro or con, on ease of use between 4+ inches and the 7", or
> between Rand McNalley and Magellan?
>
> Thanks,
>
> RonC
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> Ron & Linda Clark
> 1978 Eleganza II
> North Plains, ORYGUN
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192546 is a reply to message #192542] |
Sat, 08 December 2012 05:36 |
David Greenberg
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Being a Garmin fan I've not used either product but as for size, IMHO,
bigger is better.
On Dec 8, 2012 2:24 AM, <rallymaster@juno.com> wrote:
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> Hi, y'all.
> OK this is really plural, so:
> Hi, all y'all
>
> Anybody out there using the 7" Rand McNalley or the 7" Magellan Roadmate
> that wants to rave about how good or how bad it is?
>
> I think I'm in the market for a GPS and the 7" version looks like it
> would be easier to use.
>
> Any comments, pro or con, on ease of use between 4+ inches and the 7", or
> between Rand McNalley and Magellan?
>
> Thanks,
>
> RonC
>
>
> Ron & Linda Clark
> 1978 Eleganza II
> North Plains, ORYGUN
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192547 is a reply to message #192542] |
Sat, 08 December 2012 05:55 |
Mr ERFisher
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> Being a Garmin fan I've not used either product but as for size, IMHO,
> bigger is better.
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I am a Garmin fan also, (own 4 ea)
I rely only on the sound (have to watch the road) so I only use the small
ones ;>)
- few gauges
- no heads-up display
- no rear view
- no TV
- no traffic watch
just a watch-the-road, sort of guy
JWID
gene
> On Dec 8, 2012 2:24 AM, <rallymaster@juno.com> wrote:
>
> >
> > Hi, y'all.
> > OK this is really plural, so:
> > Hi, all y'all
> >
> > Anybody out there using the 7" Rand McNalley or the 7" Magellan Roadmate
> > that wants to rave about how good or how bad it is?
> >
> > I think I'm in the market for a GPS and the 7" version looks like it
> > would be easier to use.
> >
> > Any comments, pro or con, on ease of use between 4+ inches and the 7", or
> > between Rand McNalley and Magellan?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > RonC
> >
> >
> > Ron & Linda Clark
> > 1978 Eleganza II
> > North Plains, ORYGUN
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192558 is a reply to message #192547] |
Sat, 08 December 2012 15:22 |
tphipps
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I bought the 7" Magellan last year (Dec, 2011). Got the rear view camera as a Christmas present (great planning). Other than learning the difference from my TomTom (have had many TomTom's), it works as advertised. There is a new model for this year, that has RV orientated points of interest. BTW, any rear camera setup that you have will work with the Magellan, because the A/V input is common to most of the rear view cameras. No need to buy the Magellan labeled one ($150) if you already have a rear view camera. Input into the Magellan is standard with the Peak (cheaper) brand of rear view cameras, and you could probably use most of the others.
To see more data on the screen, it takes a touch to the lower left hand corner, and data will pop-up and remain on the screen for you to read, then drop out of sight. I find that I miss the constant data that I am used to with the TomTom display.
You will enjoy the 7" display.
The only downfall of the machine as I see it, you cannot input additional POIs if you have a developed additional list.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192559 is a reply to message #192547] |
Sat, 08 December 2012 15:22 |
rcjordan
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I like the Garmin Nuvi. The 2 we have are in the 4.5 inch range. We particularly like the beanbag mount -just toss it on the dash. But if I'm flying somewhere and take it along for use in a rental, I pack just the display and the charger and prop it in the cupholder. Works great.
Just saw one on a flyer while traveling. Best Buy, I believe. $130 or thereabout with lifetime maps.
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192562 is a reply to message #192542] |
Sat, 08 December 2012 15:47 |
zhagrieb
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Location: Portland Oregon
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My impressions of the 7710 after trying to use it on a coast to coast and back again trip:
Installing the software on my MacBook (10.6.08) resulted in bizarre behavior of my web browser, Safari. Finally had to remove software.
The mount is very stylish but unusable. No way can I mount the 7710 in an appropriate place in my coach.
The display is very "Hi Def" but brightness inadequate for a bright day. Could only use the unit in a dim place while stopped.
Finger drag to pan screen is erratic and imprecise. Zoom in/out difficult.
7710 suggested route from Lafayette, NJ to Quakertown, PA was via 2 two lane "over hill and dale" county roads. This trip is only slightly longer via several nice straight multi lane divided highways that pass by both ends of the journey. ('Shortest Route" option deselected.)
Seldom I'd choose a GPS to plan a motorhome route. That's something I'd expect to do according to the places I'd plan to visit. Using the 7710 involved a lot of "way points" and still resulted it routes of its choosing.
In lieu of a 7710 planned route I wished to let the GPS "follow along" as I drove but could not find a way to make it function without inputting a destination and its choice of accompanying route.
Lots of information in there but no logical way to access it. I would have needed frequent reference to the manual which just doesn't work while traveling.
Overall impression, not at all ready for prime time.
Does that help?
Glenn
Glenn Giere, Portland OR, K7GAG
'73 "Moby the Motorhome" 26'
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192568 is a reply to message #192567] |
Sat, 08 December 2012 16:37 |
tphipps
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Magellan 9055-LM. A friend of mine uses S&T on a laptop for his GPS solution. Only downside, not really daylight viewable. He built an elaborate box to put his laptop in, but ugly solution. I think if you could find a daylight viewable screen, S&T would be a great solution. You can add your own collection of POI's or import someone else's collection.
Some of the commercial POS units have bright daylight viewable screens, but might be hard to chase down. Motion Computing made daylight viewable tablet/laptops, but HP bought them and I don't think HP did anything with the technology. Battery drain was a big problem, but in an RV, that would not be a problem.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192572 is a reply to message #192542] |
Sat, 08 December 2012 17:47 |
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RF_Burns
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I bought a RVND7710 this past year. I've had a number of Garmins over the past 7 years or so and have been happy with them too.
Overall, the biggest complaint once I got onto it was poor screen brightness in the bright sunshine, I never had a readability issue with a Garmin. It is a Windoze based device (had the blue screen of death come up once), so its guts maybe a generic Windoze device not designed for outdoors use. Its a little slow calculating a route, but it has to wade through all Bill's code bloat.
I liked the RV specific POI's in (Campgrounds, WalMarts with overnight parking info etc) You can load in your own POI's, but I haven't done that yet.
After leaving Elkhart and heading to the Kentuckian Kampground for GMCES, it was insisting on taking us North to Benton Harbour MI. Not sure what that was about, it took a long time for it to give-up on that as we headed south. (maybe it wanted to go see the home of Heathkit!) But my Garmins have insisted on doing stupid things as well. I use the GPS as a guideline, I don't follow it blindly.
You can also note errors in the mapping etc. and have the software send updates to Rand-McNally
There is a new model RVND7720 which I understand fixes the screen brightness thing.
My understanding is Magellan shows only GoodSam rated campgrounds where the 7710 has all Woodall's plus others.
You can enter your fuel fillups, where, when, how much etc.
It also has checklists got packing the coach etc.
Lots of good stuff there.
As with all GPS units, its only as good as the mapping info. In Canada its continually telling me there is a "Sharpe Curve Ahead".
One thing I wish it had was the ability to limit the steepness of a grade on a calculated route.
Overall I like it, but the daytime brightness is a big issue.
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192617 is a reply to message #192542] |
Sun, 09 December 2012 15:36 |
captjack
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I have a Garmin Nuvi which shows me where to go, but I sure wish it had settings for larger vehicles. It's occasionally sent me places that only a car should go. I'm sure Garmin probably makes something for truckers, but I don't see anything on the options for my unit that addresses large vehicles.
Jack Christensen - K6ROW,
'76 Glenbrook/Clasco - "The Silver Bullet",
Sebastopol, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192618 is a reply to message #192617] |
Sun, 09 December 2012 15:49 |
tphipps
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9055-LM does not read altitude, as near as I can find. The A/V input is a 3 connector 3.5 mm plug. No USB. No external antenna input. No NEMA sentence output (APRS). These are things that I really wanted, but the designers are dumbing down the units, for the uninformed, general consumer.
However, it is nice to be able to see the large screen.
Tom, MS II
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192619 is a reply to message #192618] |
Sun, 09 December 2012 16:30 |
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| tphipps wrote on Sun, 09 December 2012 15:49 |
9055-LM does not read altitude, as near as I can find. The A/V input is a 3 connector 3.5 mm plug. No USB. No external antenna input. No NEMA sentence output (APRS). These are things that I really wanted, but the designers are dumbing down the units, for the uninformed, general consumer.
However, it is nice to be able to see the large screen.
Tom, MS II
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Ok, thanks Tom.
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192623 is a reply to message #192559] |
Sun, 09 December 2012 16:49 |
Jim Galbavy
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I also have the Garmin Nuvi which can be used as either car or truck. I also use the beanbag mount that has steel shot. When I fly and rent a car I carry the beanbag too (gives TSA a chance to earn their daily bread).
jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, Fl
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| Re: [GMCnet] GPS [message #192627 is a reply to message #192542] |
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RF_Burns
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I've used a Garmin Nuvi465LTM which is a trucker's unit. Difference between it and the RVND7710/7720 is that the Trucker's unit shows weight scales, load restricted roads etc, things that matter to truckers.
They don't show campgrounds, museums and POI's etc, things that matter to RV'ers.
The RV and Trucker units do have many things in common relating to the size of the vehicle and routing to accommodate them. Also truck stops etc.
Paula is the navigator and works the map verses the GPS. The GPS is great at getting us navigated through a city where Province and state maps leave out alot of detail. Paula is great at finding us the most interesting route along the way. When we are traveling we are not in a race to get to the next destination the shortest/quickest way. We like to shunpike and see countryside not the interstates.
The RVND7710 has a few "scenic tours" for vacationers, but none that have been useful to us. It would be great if there was a site where you could list things of interest in your area so a person could say i want to go to this general area an you could get a routing with places of interest along the way.
Bruce Hislop
ON Canada
77PB, 455 Dick P. rebuilt, DynamicEFI EBL EFI & ESC.
1 ton front end
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=29001
My Staff says I never listen to them, or something like that
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