Gudlyf
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Let me also add that this would be a great way for users to track changes to particular caches (finds, notes, etc.) outside of the Geocaching site. The user could "subscribe" to the cache page and be notified when a change is made to the page and what that change was.
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Several websites are using RSS feeds for syndicating their site when updates are made, basically an XML format for distributing news headlines on the Web. This is a feature that many weblogs (blogs) use so that people can use sites such as Bloglines to get notified when updates are made to pages. I think RSS feeds for searches would be a great way to implement immediate notification of new caches in a user's area. I would of course suggest that this be something for members-only, at least to start.
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Saw this mentioned elswhere. Thought it was interesting to post here, even though I can't imagine it being a quality GPS: RedSky Mobile GPS for GBA - Gudlyf
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I'm not sure if this is really a good GPS, but I saw this deal mentioned on TotalDeals and thought I'd pass it on: http://www.totaldeals.com/asp/godeal.asp?did=4128 List price : $299.95 Sale Price: $99.99
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Sorry if this was already mentioned, but there's a cool Wired article up today about confluence points. Too bad there's only two in MA, and they're already shot Gudlyf
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The nice thing I like about it is being able to send your location to another user of the same device, sort-of how the Rhino's work.
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Taken from Slashdot: "NTT DoCoMo announced today that it will introduce it's first Global Positioning Service (GPS)-compatible handset F661i, at the end of April. The GPS mobile phone enables users to determine their location at the touch of a button, and download location specific information via i-mode like graphical maps and other interesting information about the area. This is not like the GPS functionality that the US Phone companies introduced so far. In the US the GPS coordinates are only used for emergencies and not yet for actually providing value to the user in other situations. Users of the F661i can send their current location to other i-mode enabled phones. In addition, a memo function allows users to store location information, including map, telephone numbers and addresses. The phone supports three applications of the GPS functionality: 1)The GPS enabled Phone can be tracked by via a service, useful for instance for parents to track their kids. See also the Wherify GPS Person Locator. 2)Submission of current location in case of emergency to pre-defined organizations, like police, fire departments etc. Similar to the GPS functionality available in the US. 3)The F661i also can be used by businesses to track their delivery trucks and more. Similar to Car GPS devices."
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Will GPS Receivers be affected by war?
Gudlyf replied to Jeremy's topic in General geocaching topics
Here's the latest story I was able to find on this issue: GPS, The War And You (Forbes) -
I read the virtual cache requirements and now realize this cache should remain archived. It's merely the top of a very prominent mountain in Aruba (you'd know it when you visited Aruba), which is a violation of virtual caches. Sorry to waste everyone's time.
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When I say "steps", it's quoted because there are about 550 stair steps one has to climb to get to the top of this very prominent mountain.
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You'll need your own transportation, some good walking shoes, and be rather fit for this one. Take a picture from the final location and upload it here for true credit. There are actually several 'steps' to completing this task, which will be more evident once you get closer to the cache site. This one will take a bit of somewhat difficult walking, so bring your sneakers or hiking shoes, some water, and try to pace yourself. You'll get full credit for finding this site once you post a picture from the final location.
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I have visited Aruba every year for the past 14 years, and should continue to do so for a while. The following cache was archived because I was told it was placed on vacation. It's a virtual cache that requires basically no maintenance, so I'm baffled as to why it's not approved. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.asp?ID=60075 Thanks for your opinions!
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Sorry for not updating. I really needed to get rid of it, so I lowered the opening bid price and finally got interested buyers. I still think it was worth more, but I guess I was just impatient.
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Okay, I guess I was totally off on the going price these days. I decided to update my auction for this item to something a bit more reasonable: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=34289&item=1944687412&rd=1 If I don't get any bidders, I guess I'll keep it afterall!
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If you feel the price I'm asking is unreasonable, I'm open to hear offers. I'm only selling the complete package, not seperate items. Thanks again!
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I currently have this up on eBay, but figured I'd throw it here as well for a flat price: Little used Garmin eTrex Venture GPS, complete with manuals. I've also added a bicycle handlebar mounting kit, PC interface cable with cigarette lighter adapter, PC interface cable, lanyard and neoprene Garmin protective carrying case.From the descriptions of the items on Garmin's website, you'll see the accessories alone retail a total of $125.00. Everything is in perfect working condition. The GPS and the carrying case have absolutely no scuff marks or scratches on them. I've recently upgraded to a bit more advanced and expensive GPS, which is why I no longer need this one (although I will admit, the Venture's waterproof case and nice small profile on my mountain bike handlebars makes me sometimes rethink selling it). I've taken very good care of it all. Buyer pays shipping & handling. Shipping is via UPS Ground unless otherwise requested. Payment is preferred via PayPal (use most major credit cards), but I will accept money orders or cashier's checks. I'd like to get $220 for this kit (not including shipping). Feel free to ask questions!
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I already had a standard data cable for my Garmin eTrex and a serial sync cable for my Palm IIIxe, so all I needed was a serial gender changer and a null modem adapter. I was able to attach both cables together and voila, it worked. You can get the adapters I spoke of for about $2 each at any Radio Shack. Let me add that I have to agree with one of the previous posters that it's kinda not worth the hastle. You're left with a rather small screen to deal with for one thing, and unless you have an auto charger for the Palm, you're draining batteries pretty quickly. IIRC, you also need to get a piece of shareware software from palmgear.com called something like "AlwaysOn" so your Palm won't automatically power down on you while you're driving and not touching the screen. Once that happens, you have to fuss with getting it talking to the eTrex again, etc. A big pain. One other note, for everyone's saftey (including your own, of course), DO NOT try to mess with all this while driving alone. Have a passenger deal with looking at the Palm/laptop and keep your eyes on the ROAD. I'm guilty of once looking too often at my Palm/eTrex setup when I first got it working, and had a few close calls that made me learn my lesson. This is why the GPS systems that come in new cars these days TALK to you -- so you're not staring at the screen and endangering everyone. Good luck! ;-)
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Sorry if this is off-topic, but I learned of a new promotion that Magellan is doing, where you can receive a $100 rebate on a Magellan Companion (for Palm m500/m505/m515) if purchased between 10/15/02 and 1/15/03. I found a link to a printable form for the rebate here.
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Looks like the link to the image was broken, but I tracked it down: http://www.pokerchips.com/proof/LOGOS/7729.jpg
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If you're a paying member, you probably saw the new section for Benchmarking. I'm sure the categories will be Traditional & Benchmarks.
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Has anyone thought of ideas for caches that actually require the use of a portable, electronic GPS? I was wondering if there really are any caches out there that cannot be done without one. A great deal, if not all of caches out here in MA can be done without a GPS -- people will use Topo maps or TopoZone online to track down the spots. One idea I had for a GPS-only cache involved heading to the first of a multi-cache location, then once there, instructions would tell the person to fill-in-the-blanks of coords to the next cache by using the 'Fish & Hunt' feature found on some Garmin eTrex units. But I feel this would make it impossible for people without that feature on their GPS. Has anyone come up with ideas on this subject?
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Has anyone thought of ideas for caches that actually require the use of a portable, electronic GPS? I was wondering if there really are any caches out there that cannot be done without one. A great deal, if not all of caches out here in MA can be done without a GPS -- people will use Topo maps or TopoZone online to track down the spots. One idea I had for a GPS-only cache involved heading to the first of a multi-cache location, then once there, instructions would tell the person to fill-in-the-blanks of coords to the next cache by using the 'Fish & Hunt' feature found on some Garmin eTrex units. But I feel this would make it impossible for people without that feature on their GPS. Has anyone come up with ideas on this subject?
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Many times I'd like to keep track of caches I'd like to visit later, but I'd rather not be actually "watching" the caches, since they may contain spoilers. While I could certainly bookmark them myself in my browser, often times I'm not in front of the system I bookmarked it on! A nice feature would be the ability to mark caches for later, much like the managed watch list but without the messages.
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Interesting story reported on slashdot.org from the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A62681-2002Apr16.html I'm thinking this could be done quite cheaper than $3000 actually, if someone was handy enough.
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One idea I had considered was creating a multi-cache where I'd have 6 spots with film canisters, each containing coordinates to the next stop. At the 2nd to last stop, the coordinates would have the following instructions: Final Cache: N 42° 20.3_3 W 071° 29.5_3 To fill in the blanks, connect the dots of each previous cache location, in order (i.e., cache location 1 to 2, 2 to 3, etc.). That will draw the number of the missing digit.