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    Finding a street using PN20

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    Posted

    Are you still unable to post in the Delorme forum? There are more and better minds than mine to nail down the problem here.

     

    I never had any problem posting in the Delorme forums until I tried to post the above "question." it gave me a "debug" error. I tried changing certain words in the post, thinking maybe there was some filter or something....but no such luck. I went and posted something different, no problem, then came back and tried again with the text above, no luck.....so I gave up after about 15 minutes. I still have no problems posting over there....just can't do the text above????

    Finding a street using PN20

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    I agree the route isn't complex; I got it to go in Topo7 quickly, too. I'm wondering if it's got something to do with the N. Hollywood end. I played around a little and could get Acton to Lone Pine to route, but not N. Hollywood to Little Lake (about halfway there). Even N. Hollywood to Acton is hanging.

     

    Embra, fwiw, I also tried from various specific addresses in Noho. I then tried from the city of Noho as I figured that would be an easier example to post here on the forum. :laughing:

    Finding a street using PN20

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    Another quick thought is, are the cut detailed maps actually on his PN-20?

     

    Per Benjamin921 I went back and checked my data in the PN20. I have had trouble with the maps in this unit since I got the PN20 with xmap only (no Topo 7). There was a long thread I started over on the Delorme board about this....(basically the regional data with xmap was old and it didnt work right).

     

    Since Benjamin was able to find it in 1/2 second on his PN20, I re-uploaded maps to the PN20 and did the search again. This time it found Movie Rd. Doing the same search as Benjamin did it took my PN20, 19 seconds to find Movie Rd. So I guess I didnt have the right maps loaded.

     

    Would Movie Road be found on the regional map or on the Topo map?

     

    As for maps which are loaded on my PN20, I have:

    Topo 7 CA central 2 Fresno

    Topo 7 CA south 2 San Diego

    Topo 7 CA South 1 Bakersfield

    Topo 7 West 4 B Regional

     

    I then tried to do a route on the PN20 from North Hollywood, CA to Movie Rd (I received numerous results for Movie Rd. I tried this route with 4 different Movie Rd entries - all in the same Lone Pine area) I chose to do a "road" route and then the PN20 attempted to create the route. The PN20 showed a progress bar which creeped towards the end, but never completed the route. At the 52 minute mark the unit crashed. I tried again (3 additional times) and I stopped it at the 45 minute mark each time (I had to remove the battery each time).

     

    Any ideas why this route can't be created on the PN20? Xmap created the route in a few seconds. I think I have all the relevant maps in the PN20?

    Colorado speed difference for map on card vs in system?

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    The advice seems to be to get a Colorado 300 and then load the topo data onto a card this way you can have the topo on your computer as well.

     

    Is there any noticeable difference in speed if you compare a Colorado 300 with topo on a card vs. a 400 which has it built into the system? Kind of like you might see when comparing a hard drive vs. something on a CD-R? I would guess that if the GPS has to access the card it might take longer?????

     

    has anyone done a comparison?

    Finding a street using PN20

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    Am I correct that the first screen shot above is from T7 or Xmap? Then the rest of the screen shots are from the PN20? The first screen shot is to make sure the maps I put into the PN20 included the minor roads?

     

    I have/had the minor roads checked in xmap.

     

    I still have no luck finding that road. I can't imagine the PN20 doing anything in 1/2 second. I did a search for a street one block away from my current position (not sure location really has anything to do with the search fnction, but since you mentioned you were 2200 miles away, I figured I would see if there is any difference) and it took 6 seconds to come up with the first result.

     

    Thanks for the help

    Finding a street using PN20

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    I really wanted to post this at the Delorme Forums, but everytime I tried I got a screen that said "debug" I tried getting rid of certain words - thinking they have some sort of spam filter, but no success.

     

    So everyone says how great the delorme maps are. I am not convinced.

     

    The thing about the delorme maps/software is the amount of information that I need to input just to find a street or address. It is silly all the needed info. I think the Garmin interface is MUCH easier to use.

     

    For example I have the Garmin software along with one of their street maps installed (I cant remember which map it is, but I use it with my in car GPS). If I want to find a road or street I can do a search in the software. All I have to do is start to enter the street name and the software automatically shows which possibilities it could be. I dont have to enter the city or even the state for that matter. I was looking for Movie Road, in an instant, pretty much as fast as you enter it you get the results. It gives me a list of 3 different Movie Rd, and then it also gives me some Movie Dr. and Movie Ln. It also tells me what city and state each one is in and I can select which one I want. It gives me results for the whole USA in an instant. Or if you like you can enter more data fields if you do know the city, state or other info.

     

    On the other hand in Xmap, I have to know the city and state. State is usually not a problem, but there are many times when I have no clue what city the street is in. Xmap also gives the option to enter the county, which did NOT work for movie road. I had to have the city. Then once you do have the city it takes a few seconds to search. I can't understand how the Garmin software or GE can pretty much give you instant results (while searching the whole USA) whereas Delorme takes time and it is just searching a city.

     

    Then I moved on to the PN 20, I tried various searches and did not have success in finding movie road. It is located in Lone Pine, CA. If you can find it on the PN 20 please let me know how you did it. Not sure what I am doing wrong?

    Delorme PN-20

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    FWIW, I have upgraded to the most recent FW 1.4 beta 2. I still think the autorouting leaves alot to be desired.

     

    Yes if you do all the routing on the computer and then transfer to the PN20 you will be fine....but I dont consider that autorouting.

     

    I think everyone agrees, use the PN20 for recreation...if you need an autorouter...this is NOT the unit for you.

    Delorme PN-20

    in GPS technology and devices

    Posted

    I have a PN20 and am NOT impressed with the on road autorouting at all. I am not sure what the problem is with it. If their software isn't written correctly or there is simply not enough processor power in the unit to do the job. Also to enter streets and addresses the interface is not nearly as intuitive as the 2610 I have.

     

    I haven't tried autorouting with a Garmin handheld so I am not sure what results you get on a garmin unit.

     

    I think the bottom line is if you are looking for a unit to autoroute, then get a dedicated in car unit. If you are looking for a unit for both hiking and autorouting (and autorouting is IMPORTANT to you), I would stay away from the PN20.

    UT Topo Mapset almost done - help me pick next state...

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    Hello All,

     

    Here's the proposal, the first person (group?) to send me a DVD with the NED & NHD data for their state will have that state done next. No special skills or software required - just a little time and patience (a fast Internet connection and DVD burner will also help).

     

     

    If I had any clue how to download the NED and NHD info I'd do it and send CA data to you. I went to the USGS site and saw info about NED and NHD, but am still clueless!

    Best place to buy 60csx?

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    Posted

    After having to deal for weeks with my Magellan Triton 200, which is a terrible device, I couldn't wait for the mail. Found it at a Bestbuy store for $399.99, printed the listing for $305.00 on Walmart.com, brought it into Bestbuy and the price was matched, no questions asked. You can use the item locator function on Bestbuy.com to see which store has in it in stock. Good luck. It's a great device.

    Don't understand why people like price matching unless they're madly in love with another store. Seems to me we ought to support the store that's willing to offer comepetitive prices and not support the ones that sit back collecting high prices from those impulse buyers or others too lazy to shop around.

     

    And if Best Buy were to go Belly Up, you would probably be the first one wondering why!

     

    Advertising -- it ain't cheap.

     

    Supporting a store that is going to be there for you, no fail, means something (to me anyway.)

     

    If you want to support walmart.com, more power to you. I have a buddy who uses them.

     

    While I was not pleased to find batteries (the new pre-charged NiMH Duracell 2000 mAh) considerably cheaper at my local Kroger, I didn't cry (too long) having bought them from Best Buy because I was there for another reason (no additional cost of gas making a special trip.)

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    REI is an excellent choice. If for any reason you're dissatisfied with your purchase, they give you your money back. You also get 10% back on your purchases if you are a member.

     

    gpsnow.com is another excellent choice. They have excellent customer service and customer support.

     

    will REI price match?

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