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RE: [ST] Non-ST, Computing on the road



In your message regarding RE: [ST] Non-ST, Computing on the road 
dated Wed, 13 Nov 2002 09:32:22 -0500, Harries, Mort said that ...

>HM-  Peter, 
>HM-  
>HM-  Well said!  When they come out with a GPS system that comes preloaded with
>HM-  detailed maps of every state and Canada, and/or downloads additional maps as
>HM-  you need them, wirelessly on the fly, and includes a heads-up display, and
>HM-  maybe a pleasant voice to give me specific directions ("Turn right at the
>HM-  next light...") and is less than $200, I'll buy one.  Till then I'll stick
>HM-  with paper maps.  (I don't ask for much, do I?)

Don't you find it distracting when the edges of the map blow about
when > 50mph and you're holding it open with one hand on the tank ? 
And you do have to take your eyes off the road for rather a long
time! 


:-)))


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