[Rhodes22-list] Hand held GPS- What unit to get?

[Mark Kaynor]

Slim,

KISS - Keep It Simple, Stupid - A widely accepted methodology used to
minimize technical difficulties.

Mark Kaynor


----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve Alm" <salm@mn.rr.com>
To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 1:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hand held GPS- What unit to get?


> Bill, what is the KISS principle?  I'm assuming it doesn't have anything
to
> do with Gene Simmons or Paul Stanley.  ;-)
> Slim
>
> On 11/24/02 9:16 AM, "Bill Effros" <bill@effros.com> wrote:
>
> > Dan,
> >
> > A little more background if you were not on the list when I got my GPS.
As
> > you may know from subsequent posting, I am a strong adherent of the KISS
> > principle.  I have no electronic instruments on board, and would still
have
> > none but for the fact that an automobile manufacturer sent me an offer
of a
> > free GPS if I would test drive one of their cars at a dealership a few
> > blocks from my home.  This was I deal I could not refuse.
> >
> > As noted previously, this free toy has become such an indispensable tool
I
> > am considering the actual purchase of a second one.  Mine didn't come
with
> > mapping, so I can't really speak to the issue.  Mine does have lots of
> > features (as noted by Brad) that I never use.
> >
> > Do others on the list have and use GPS mapping?
> >
> > Bill Effros
> >
> > PS -- Brad, I noticed in some of the Magellan literature that they made
a
> > point of the fact that their bottom of the line units will track speeds
up
> > to 596 kts. however I don't think this should be a deciding factor for
an
> > R-22.
> >
> > PPS -- Brad, I have moved an old toaster-oven to my boat just to be on
the
> > safe side.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <GARDENBAY1@aol.com>
> > To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 9:23 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Hand held GPS- What unit to get?
> >
> >
> > Bill, thanks for the product review I was looking at the Magellan line
and
> > you sold me. Last question do you think the mapping option has value for
us
> > or just a marketing ploy? Thanks for your valued input. Dan in
Brigantine
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