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Offline Jeffy

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« Reply #30 on: February 12, 2011, 04:26:55 PM »
Well the tests were successful.  The GPS worksed fine and was able to reroute quickly.  I haven't tried using a 4Gen iPod touch with it though.  My 2G works great even though it's slower.  I was able to add addresses the App couldn't find by using the search Google feature.  You need WiFi though.  Plug in the address and Google will usually find it and then you can enter that address into the GPS by clicking on it.  It's a nice way to get around not finding a POI.

I also noticed that the App is on sale at $34 at the App store.  With the base at $36 on Amazon, it's a great deal.  Although you'll need to use the AUX to play the ipod through the stereo rather then using the USB cable.  Overall not a big deal.  Well, except for teh fact that my stereo is old enough that it doesn't have a AUX input so I have to buy a new stereo.  Might go with one that has Bluetooth so I can sync my phone to it.  That's another thread though.  After this trip I should have a good idea of the GPS's pro's and Con's.  Not many cons' so far though.
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« Reply #31 on: February 12, 2011, 05:09:28 PM »
you sure there's no aux input on the back of your stereo, could be couple of wires and ground on the main harness/connector or have an additional connector for the aux input
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« Reply #32 on: February 12, 2011, 07:41:52 PM »
Quote from: sharpxmen on February 12, 2011, 05:09:28 PM
you sure there's no aux input on the back of your stereo, could be couple of wires and ground on the main harness/connector or have an additional connector for the aux input
It's an Alpine CD Receiver circa 1994, IIRC.  I installed it myself.  It's been out many times as it has to be removed to take the center panel off the instrument panel.  No AUX.
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« Reply #33 on: February 12, 2011, 08:12:27 PM »
Quote from: Jeffy on February 12, 2011, 07:41:52 PM
It's an Alpine CD Receiver circa 1994, IIRC.  I installed it myself.  It's been out many times as it has to be removed to take the center panel off the instrument panel.  No AUX.

ok, i didn't think as old as the Jeep :lol:
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« Reply #34 on: February 12, 2011, 09:13:28 PM »
Quote from: sharpxmen on February 12, 2011, 08:12:27 PM
ok, i didn't think as old as the Jeep :lol:
Oh yeah, I have a lot of old stuff.   :lol:  The 50x2 amp is from the defunct US Acoustics.  Great amp though.  I have it in mono so it's 160x1 to my RF Punch 8" which I've had to repair a few times.
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« Reply #35 on: February 18, 2011, 02:59:08 PM »
I have a Tom Tom that I like.  My wife got GPS on her new cell phone which has the advantage of instant updates for traffic jams and construction.  You can't really see it while your driving though, we listen to the directions with it more than looking at them.

Tom Tom has the advantage that you can download George W. Bush's voice.
"Up ahead bear left, but I'm not sure what kind of bear it is...grizzly bear or brown bear."
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« Reply #36 on: February 20, 2011, 07:15:52 PM »
I LOVE the Garmin unit built into my Kenwood stereo....I'm planning on doing a video review once I have some time.   :thumb:
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« Reply #37 on: February 21, 2011, 08:48:05 PM »
Well, I just got back from my trip to SoCal.  The GPS worked out great.  Went to the Petersen Auto Museum and then ate lunch at Pann's.  Also drive by the big donut at Randy's.

GPS worked great and was fairly accurate.  There was a point where it had be drive throught the backstreet of a mall to instead of just have me do a U-turn.  I also noticed I was using it check the speed of the car as the speedo went from 60 to 60 and had onlu hash marks for everything in between.

The only downside I found is that it says "Turn..." way before you need to so if you turn after it says turn, you'll turn too early.  It also sometimes gets confused with overpasses/cloverleafs but that's not a big deal.

I do wish I could change the icon and voice like with the regular TomTom.
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« Reply #38 on: February 28, 2011, 01:42:20 PM »
Hey Jeffy, I ended up buying a longer usb cord for my cradle so i could tuck all the wires behind the dash so it was hidden, My problem though is that when using just a regular usb cable, it will power the unit to operate the GPS and the speaker but will not charge my ipod while it is in the dock.  If I use the 12v cord that came with it , every thing works fine, but when i switch back to using the 12v to usb adapter and usb cord it will work just not charge  :brick:  I checked the specs on the adapter and it says it will support two 5v, 1 amp usb devices and on the power cord that came with it, it says it puts out those same specs... have you tried messing with any of this or using different cables to power yours
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« Reply #39 on: February 28, 2011, 05:09:53 PM »
Quote from: TrailsLessTaken on February 28, 2011, 01:42:20 PM
Hey Jeffy, I ended up buying a longer usb cord for my cradle so i could tuck all the wires behind the dash so it was hidden, My problem though is that when using just a regular usb cable, it will power the unit to operate the GPS and the speaker but will not charge my ipod while it is in the dock.  If I use the 12v cord that came with it , every thing works fine, but when i switch back to using the 12v to usb adapter and usb cord it will work just not charge  :brick:  I checked the specs on the adapter and it says it will support two 5v, 1 amp usb devices and on the power cord that came with it, it says it puts out those same specs... have you tried messing with any of this or using different cables to power yours
I have used normal USB cables with the base with no problems.  I don't have any long cables though.  I wonder if your longer cable is just cheaper quality or maybe USB 1.0?
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« Reply #40 on: February 28, 2011, 07:44:52 PM »
How do you tell if it's a 1.0 or a 2.0?  It's a Belkin 6'  cable that I picked up at walmart today since bestbuy was out of the brand they carry
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« Reply #41 on: February 28, 2011, 08:06:03 PM »
Quote from: TrailsLessTaken on February 28, 2011, 07:44:52 PM
How do you tell if it's a 1.0 or a 2.0?  It's a Belkin 6'  cable that I picked up at walmart today since bestbuy was out of the brand they carry
Well there shouldn't be an difference.  Cheaper cables can have less shielding though.  I'd try the long cable with your PC and see if it works.  There could be an issue with the cable itself.
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« Reply #42 on: March 07, 2011, 10:38:28 AM »
Well, I have run into a few problems with my TomTom.  One, the iPod isn't able to see the GPS unless you plug the GPS in first then attach the iPod.  Quitting out of the app then removing the ipod, then remounting it usually fixes this.  That being up the second problem.  You have to make sure you're not running the app before docking it.  The third problem is if you leave your iPod on 24/7 like I do.  For some reason the app has trouble finding the mount and a hard restart is the only way to fix it.

There are work arounds for this but it's something to be aware of.
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« Reply #43 on: March 12, 2011, 07:45:49 PM »
Mine has some of the same issues youre having.  I usually need to do a hard reboot once a day to get it to initalize otherwise it will just sit and search for the satellites.  I ended up calling Magellan about the cable deal cause it wouldnt work with my laptop either.  It would power the base but not charge the ipod.  The guy wasnt very helpful on explaining why it wouldnt work, just said to order another power cord for my jeep
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« Reply #44 on: March 12, 2011, 08:00:12 PM »
The only other problem I have with the iPod is that the screen is polarized.  It's OK when in the vertical but when in horizontal, the screen sucks with polarized sun glasses.  I'll have to remember that when I get new sunglasses.
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