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Why are portable GPS units so f...ing expensive?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:20 am
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:20 am
Wanted to buy a backup gps in case my phone crapped out. I drive for a living. These damn things damn near cost as much as a cellphone!
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Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:22 am to Geekboy
Because it a magic box that shoots a fricking signal to space and back and satellites are expensive?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:23 am to Geekboy
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:23 am to Geekboy
Recalculating
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:23 am to Geekboy
What kind of GPS are you taking about, because you can get a Garmin or tomtom for $100 or under...unless that is "f...ing expensive"
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:28 am to Geekboy
Speaking of, I've dealt with many truck drivers over the years who call the shop for directions for delivery here. Seems to me ALL you drivers would own a GPS especially if you drive for a living. What's the deal with that?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:35 am to Geekboy
Garmin eTrex is the standard handheld for consumers.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:35 am to NYCAuburn
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Why are portable GPS units so f...ing expensive?
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you can get a Garmin or tomtom for $100
He drives for a living. $100.00 is expensive
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:42 am to Geekboy
quote:Build your own.
Geekboy
Sheesh.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:43 am to Thib-a-doe Tiger
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Recalculating
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:43 am to soccerfüt
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Build your own.
I tried that but I couldn't remember where I put it.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:48 am to LCA131
You’re not a geek.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:51 am to soccerfüt
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You’re not a geek.
You don't KNOW me! I am too!
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:52 am to Geekboy
My guess is because only people 65+ and long distance truck drivers buy them.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:52 am to Geekboy
Supply and demand...Who really uses a standalone device anymore
Posted on 8/29/18 at 7:52 am to Geekboy
so....uber, pizza delivery, race car driver, or trucker?
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:04 am to GrammarKnotsi
I do. Don't want my battery draining on long drives, and I hate having a cord hanging in my way. My GPS also has dirt roads that aren't on Google maps
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:12 am to Hammertime
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My GPS also has dirt roads that aren't on Google maps
Show me an example. Pretty sure you're wrong, ya knuckle checkin goober.
ETA: if your GPS is using an 'open maps' type technology where users help 'draw' new roads and maps, you're definitely wrong b/c Gmaps has that option/layer.
This post was edited on 8/29/18 at 8:13 am
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:19 am to Geekboy
I often have the opposite thought regarding GPS.
This little box knows where you are and can tell you where to go in real time using satellites that orbit the earth.
For about $100.
It's value is much more than its cost.
If this technology had been available even 25 years ago it woild have blown people's minds and they'd pay out of their arse for it.
This little box knows where you are and can tell you where to go in real time using satellites that orbit the earth.
For about $100.
It's value is much more than its cost.
If this technology had been available even 25 years ago it woild have blown people's minds and they'd pay out of their arse for it.
Posted on 8/29/18 at 8:27 am to Pectus
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Garmin eTrex is the standard handheld for consumers.
That's what I have. I think it was $130 when I bought it several years ago.
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