| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
GPS_fan
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007
Posts: 2789
Location: Hampshire, UK
|
 Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
| TangoCharlie wrote: | | the pointer has been removed so I am forced to trust the mapping. |
Not necessarily...
| TangoCharlie wrote: | | My TomTom One still has it |
it would therefore depend upon how much you like the pointer versus other features on different devices.
Indeed, your One might be perfectly adequate for your needs under these circumstances
_________________
Andy
PocketGPSWorld.com supports Help for Heroes - Read here |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
DennisN
Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 14892
Location: Keynsham
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| TangoCharlie wrote: | | I have navigated just using the location pointer |
| TangoCharlie wrote: | | I didn't really just follow an arrow |
Right, OK, we understand now. (Well "they" do, but I'm too old to cotton on  ).
_________________
Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TangoCharlie
Regular Visitor
Joined: Jun 19, 2004
Posts: 61
Location: Chelmsford, Essex.
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I said 'in some cases'
I also said, "And I didnt really just follow an arrow but part of the journey".
Partially! i have followed the arrow for the reamining 1 mile, 3 miles, it varies. Its not black and white!
IMO it is a v. useful tool and for some reason, according to you, they have removed it.
Tc |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DennisN
Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 14892
Location: Keynsham
|
| Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:27 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| TangoCharlie wrote: | | IMO it is a v. useful tool and for some reason, according to you, they have removed it. |
NOT according to me - I have NEVER used it, don't know how to activate it and don't know what it looks like.
I did have a directional arrow on McGuider when I tried that and considered it a complete waste of effort. I see no benefit from knowing the direction is "over there" at the other side of a field, centrally at the T junction ahead, or north, south, west or east of my present location. If I know where I am and where the roads go, I'm not looking for a compass or any other navigational aid. If I don't know where I am or where the roads lead to, it is sheer folly to turn right simply because the arrow says my destination is to the right, especially if the satnav is telling me to go straight on, turn left or turn around when possible. Have you never driven in a coastal or mountainous region? You'd look a bit red-faced if you followed the direction arrow up a dead end valley or promontory, don't you think? I wouldn't recommend trying following the arrow to get from Margate to Felixstowe.
Whether the arrow is there or not does not influence my purchasing decision and if you reject a TomTom device solely because it doesn't have an arrow, I think you're making a mistake.
_________________
Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
alanji
Lifetime Member
Joined: Sep 04, 2006
Posts: 179
Location: Somerset
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Don't you ever drive for fun Dennis? Maybe not as you do it professionally. I liked the directional compass. You could set your destination and meander down little roads in the general direction of your destination.
It was also amusing when in a moutainous region (eg Alps or Pyrenees) to see that your destination is, say, 6 miles away and it is going to take you 24 miles (some in the opposite direction) to get there!
Also useful if you did not want to follow TT suggestions blindly.
_________________
Alan
Go 750 LIVE Europe Map 870.3406
Go 720 W Europe Map 865.3245
One XL W Europe. Map 715.1689
Dell Axim & TT3
Psion 5mx & Routeplanner |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DennisN
Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 14892
Location: Keynsham
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I regularly drive for pleasure - actually, taking my time, not speeding is part of a pleasurable drive. But I frequently do my return empty trip selecting shortest route so that I don't go down all the boring fast roads. It occasionally gives me cause for concern, like the day I gingerly traversed a Cotswolds ford up to my doorsills, whilst recalling I had very recently put in my two penn'orth about fools who follow their satnavs into rivers!
But I'm too thick to follow the direction arrow - that replaces my own sense of direction and I wouldn't trust either of them to get me out of a paper bag!!
_________________
Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TangoCharlie
Regular Visitor
Joined: Jun 19, 2004
Posts: 61
Location: Chelmsford, Essex.
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:08 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| alanji wrote: | Don't you ever drive for fun Dennis? Maybe not as you do it professionally. I liked the directional compass. You could set your destination and meander down little roads in the general direction of your destination.
It was also amusing when in a moutainous region (eg Alps or Pyrenees) to see that your destination is, say, 6 miles away and it is going to take you 24 miles (some in the opposite direction) to get there!
Also useful if you did not want to follow TT suggestions blindly. |
That is a point or two I was trying to make.
Tc |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
DennisN
Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 14892
Location: Keynsham
|
| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:02 am Post subject: |
|
|
Ahah - I didn't realise the arrow also told you distance to destination as the crow flies.
_________________
Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
![]() Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in for private messages
Log in
