In the same light, I'm sure you aren't 100% dependent on your paper map either.

 

it's called common sense, you have to use it, what if you rely on a map and a road is unexpectedly closed? you figure out another way, same thing with gps, it's a tool and a damn good one.

 

Nope...as I mentioned, when headed to a place I've never been, I consult Mapquest before I go, mainly to verify (or villify, as the case may be!) the company directions I receive on the QC. If needed, I'll call the place for any clarification I may need.

But with a new grandbaby, two step-children in college, and two other teenagers I pay child support for, I don't need to spend the x dollars on a GPS.

I'm not against GPS units...more power to those who have them and use them properly. I just don't happen to be in need of one.

 

You do know that mapquest is one of the most out of date map sources in existence right?

 

If you are going to use online map tools, you must learn to use all of them. Not all mapping systems use the same root data. Google Maps, Yahoo Maps, (Mapquest is yucky), and there are a few others out there, you must learn to master all of them. A lot of times you may find that one doesn't have the address you are going to, and often times can find it on atleast one of the other mapping tools.

GPS is a damn good tool, I would much rather have it then not have it, and you can get them for $50 now a days used (on ebay or craigslist) or $100 new. Hell I spent 5x more then that on my CB setup!

 

I'm not going to get into a debate as to what is or is not the most current resource available. I don't need directions to the inch. Just give me the general layout of the streets as I zero in on the destination and I'll get there.

I usually get the company directions first, then just use MQ for any clarifications. I started driving in '94, so I predate even cell phones as far as tools are concerned. My cell phone I wouldn't be without now. I just don't feel that way about all technology.

 

The rev did say it correctly, the GPS is eventually going to replace the map, well in reality it already has. The trucking industry is just now starting to see an influx of GPS devices just for it, and soon you will be able to get a truck friendly GPS for a cheap price in every truck stop! (Right now the best one out is $400 for trucks, give it 2 years and it will be $100)

 

That's probably about right....

I remember back in....geez, must have been 1973 or something...we bought our first 8-digit, red-digital display calculator by Craig. I think we bought it at Fedco (lived in L.A. growing up).

$169.95...I'll never forget it.

When the new ones come down to a C note, I'll bite. And, in all fairness, the nicer version of the newest atlases are more than half-way to a hundred bucks now, so cost will soon be a moot point.

 

A friend of mine owns the very first ever digital LCD watch ever produced, cant remember who made it, but it has an 18k gold band, and a gold lift top face, under it is a simple lcd that just shows the time, and you have to hold a button down for it to show it (red lcd). He bought it for $2500, minus the gold, the watch today can be had with even more features at a dollar store for .50 cents

 

Amen to that :eek2: