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#15 of 1507 qbrozen by dudka Sep 18, 2003 (5:27 am)
It seems like you have "auto paning" enabled. I was not able to get GPS to work at home.   The only beef I have with the current version of the mapping software is that whenever i veer off route the very annoying voice keeps saying "off route, off route..." and does not recalculate. I have to restart the software to get rid of the bug. Another issue with Delorme is that you HAVE to use Delorme software. I have tried using MS trips and tips, but Delorme receiver has a chip that disables NEMA communications with programs other than Delorme. I am will be checking out Rand McNally and eTrecks as the upgrade.
#16 of 1507 dudka by qbrozen Sep 18, 2003 (6:13 am)
i'll have to check that out. I thought it might be that auto-centering feature, but I disabled that and still no go. I'll have to find auto-panning.   you'll have to let me know if any other software works. That would be great.
#17 of 1507 dudka by qbrozen Sep 19, 2003 (8:37 am)
This software really annoys me. So, anyway, I did have the auto-recenter box unchecked because that was one of the things I tried to stop this automatic moving of the map. Of course, the problem still exists. So now I've gone and unchecked EVERY auto option on the GPS tab. This thing continues to beep and change where the screen is centered on the map. I don't even have to do anything. I can just sit there, not touch the mouse or keyboard, and it will continue to beep and shift the view every couple of seconds. So frustrating!
#18 of 1507 Some solutions by dudka Sep 19, 2003 (3:22 pm)
Try running the software with the GPS receiver disconnected. Like I said, I could never get a location fix indoors. I would suggest you call Delorme's tech support and see what they come up with. You may be required to un-install it, restart, install, restart and see if it helped.
#19 of 1507 StreetPilot 2610/2650 by amheck Oct 05, 2003 (6:02 am)
There seems to be a new version out this fall. http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2610_2650/index.jsp   Anyone have any experience with these yet?   Aaron
#20 of 1507 Garmin vs Magellan by cxxviii Dec 02, 2003 (11:46 am)
I am looking to get my wife a GPS for XMas. I am looking for something that mounts in the minivan, is easy/safe to use (voice direction), has very up-to-date maps for an area that is constantly under construction (DC, MD, Northern VA), and is reasonably priced.   My simple research seems to say I should get either the Magellan 500, or Garmin Streetpilot III or GPS V?   Any advice or recommendations greatly appreciated. Are there other features that are "must haves"? Replies to this message: 1stpik (Jun 17, 2007 7:40 am) blane (Jun 17, 2007 11:49 am) aaykay (Jun 17, 2007 7:24 pm) and 18 more... 1stpik (Jun 19, 2007 8:33 am) and 1 more...
#21 of 1507 Garmin by pathstar1 Dec 02, 2003 (12:31 pm)
Have a look at the Garmin "IMAP". Bigger screen than the Streetpilot III and GPS V, and adding memory doesn't require you to pay the high prices Garmin demands for their proprietary modules - the IMAP uses standard memory. Bonus, it's also a PDA. Seems to use the same map files. Garmin has been updating their map files about every 6 months.
#22 of 1507 Acura RL problems and Solutions by mapeg Jan 06, 2004 (10:44 pm)
I have a 1998 RL and love it!! I sell Real Estate so the Navigation System has been a Godsend. Unfortunately, the screen started blinking a couple of week ago then went black. I still get voice, and the touch pad seems to be working even though I can't see what I am touching. I brought it to the dealer and am told I need a new screen to the tune of over $2000. I am so spoiled by the Navigation System that I have to get it fixed but it seems like everything is working except the light. Has anyone encountered this problem and if so is there a less expensive fix? I would sure appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Dotti, Massachusetts dottisantomarcore.com
#23 of 1507 by bat1161 Jan 07, 2004 (9:16 am)
Dotti-   For roughly the same $$ you can get a brand new aftermarket system. Maybe that would be wiser?   Mark
#24 of 1507 1998 RL? by s852 Jan 07, 2004 (5:16 pm)
It is a losing battle. If you spend $2000 to fix it, you will never recover the money and other things will go wrong with the car over time. If you install an aftermarket navigation system in an RL, future buyers will complain. Better off dumping the car and getting a new one with warranty. The new TL has a great new navigation system with more features than that RL. You could also look at the Acura MDX and Lexus RX330. Those are great for real estate agents to tote clients around in.

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