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**tmotten** · #1 19 Aug 2016

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Originally Posted by Threewheelbonnie

Half the difficulty is the mass of information and geek speak.

I've been playing with a tracker

https://sites.google.com/site/pooratrek/poorasecure

Still no idea what GPS&M/GRP/GPS is but it seems if you text it a fixed sequence it texts one back. The radio signal is called about 12 different acronyms and TLA's

Andy

But no one knows how the washing machine knows when to wash spin and dry and for how long and when to start. Yet we all know that if you turn that knob you get clean clothes back. Forget the lingo. Keep the eyes on the price.

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**Threewheelbonnie** · #2 19 Aug 2016

The washing machine had a picture of a bloke putting clothes in the drum, powder in the tray, taking the clothes out to read the label, putting them back, turning the knob and pushing the button.

The IT version would tell you your FEP needed RMIW until LED and assume you knew WTF that was.

I have no idea what an APN is. I ignored it and it worked anyway, just like the airbag light on the wifes car.

Andy

**tmotten** · #3 19 Aug 2016

Hmm. I need to pay more attention to the washing. F'd if I know which program my jocks need to go in. I guess I do prefer unwrinkled, but that low heat though. I'm going to have to do my Google special research on that one.

**backofbeyond** · #4 19 Aug 2016

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Originally Posted by tmotten

Hmm. F'd if I know which program my jocks need to go in. I guess I do prefer unwrinkled, but that low heat though. I'm going to have to do my Google special research on that one.

Last time I used the washing machine she just stood there, took the half burnt roll-up out of her mouth, sucked air in through her teeth while shaking her head and said " I wouldn't do it like that if I was you".

**tmotten** · #5 23 May 2017

I'm using a Samsung S7 note which is natively waterproof. Mounted it with the ultimate addons case. None of the charging issues that my S4 has which means it was the problem. The USB connector fits well and stays connected in even the toughest terrain.

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**Rockhopper98** · #6 16 Aug 2017

I've been using MotoMappers from the AppStore on my iPhone 5 SE, in a waterproof case from Amazon Motorcycle Pro Bike Handlebar Ball Mount Attachment with Hard Waterproof Tough Case for Apple iPhone 5 5s SE

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AQ68Z..._k6MZzcrILKc5e

Both are working great, with OSM mapping and the ability to import gpx and plan routes etc using Google maps. The only downside is the lack of POIs such as petrol stations, although I gather that is a work in progress.

Much, much cheaper than a dedicated m/c gps and lifetime map updates included.

**Gpaws1968** · #7 4 Apr 2022

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Originally Posted by seouljoe

I contend ,, that Garmin in the past ,, using out dated software,, shoddy workmanship on the units,,mediocre after service and greedy propriety exercise of maps,, have enjoyed many years of monopolistic share of the market. We beat them by using OSM,, now new challenge is on the horizon.

With the advent of the smart phones, which is indeed getting smarter,,,provides many choices of free maps and online resources at our finger tips, without connecting usbs or using their exclusive software ,, can enjoy ,, what is out there on open ,, free and available, for any one. Garmin in general
is becoming less in demand and their financials will hurt as time progresses.

On that note ,, I think as we,, a special breed of riders,, who travel the globe ,, shoud discuss in ernest the merits of the new technology vs old ,,

Software ,,
Hardware ,,
Pros and cons ,,
User experiences ,,
Service problems ,,
The cost ,,

I use and have used Garmin ,, but I am totally committed to Smart Phones.
So you know where I stand.

Please feel free to offer us your insights.

I use my iPhone with the Rever App, I map it on the computer and download it on my phone and I can have access to the map anywhere. It has never let me down and you can also see you riding partners on your map.

**Grant Johnson** · #8 5 Apr 2022

I'm now experimenting with DMD2 on a Samsung Tab A Mini, a nice size for a bike, and cheap at only C$179! Mount it in an Otter Box - comparatively EXPENSIVE at $C79 and then figure out a mount. I use GaiaGPS for my off-road riding and like it well enough. It also works on DMD2, as do other apps.
We'll see...

**Erik_G** · #9 5 Apr 2022

I have an old Tablet that I do not use any more
=> Free
I used a "ball mount" that was supposed to be used with bolts. But I used super glue to attach the mount to the GPS.
Some cheap camera mount stuff from wish
Free OSMAND app for Android
(Most time I load GPX files to the tablet)

=> GPS 8-9" screen for few €

Works very well (at least until the rain comes).....