AULRO Subscriber Offer - cheap on-road/off-road GPS units

Sounds like a good way to go. What on-road nav software does it come with?

Thanks Ranga. Put me down for 1 unit as well. How are you handling payment and delivery?

I have never used a GPS but I get lost lots, the Mrs thinks I should get one.

How would this system be for a complete GPS novice?

If is would be suitable for a novice I'd want all the off road stuff I could get:D would it be hard to set up?

I see that the unit comes with a stylus - do you have to use it or can an Aussie male with ten thumbs reliably use it stylus-free?

Ill order one and wait for the DIY to save you some hassle. Great find. Thanks

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Originally Posted by black betty

I have never used a GPS but I get lost lots, the Mrs thinks I should get one.

How would this system be for a complete GPS novice?

If is would be suitable for a novice I'd want all the off road stuff I could get:D would it be hard to set up?

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The setup can be a little bit of a mind bend as some units require a bit of this way and a bit of that way to get the software to install but once its up its fairly intuitive working in much the same way windows does. If you've never used mapping software before then ozi can take a little bit to wrap your head around but its not impossable.

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Originally Posted by hoadie72

I see that the unit comes with a stylus - do you have to use it or can an Aussie male with ten thumbs reliably use it stylus-free?

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depends on how you cut your fingernails. I square cut my thumbnails and use the pointy side of one of them.

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Originally Posted by hoadie72

I see that the unit comes with a stylus - do you have to use it or can an Aussie male with ten thumbs reliably use it stylus-free?

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My little fingers work fine - about the only time it's handy having fingers like a girl :eek:

The stylus actually sits in the cradle, but you probably won't need it unless doing more advanced stuff in Ozi.

OK everybody, the plan is to post written instructions this weekend. No hurry I spose, as these things take at least 2 weeks to deliver!

I'm also thinking I'll do a video tutorial, and place it on Youtube, so hopefully you will have no trouble.

The files you'll need, (firmware upgrade, map files, menu/skin files) I'll place online somewhere.

Wish me luck... :)

BTW, if anyone in Adelaide wants one, I need a cargo barrier picked up and freighted to me in Brisbane. No hurry or anything, so if anyone can help, I'll pay for the freight and do you a good deal on a GPS for your time :)

It sounds a bit like the Logic gear unit.my runs very well but became loose in the cradle so now have to plug direct into the unit.
if so easy to use
mary