Radioshack GPS w/ Delorme software regularly $99, Now $69.99!

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Santa

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The 3765 is similar to the 3635 model. It should work without a problem since both models share the same types of accessories.
 

Hav0k99

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Originally posted by: hevnsnt
I drew that crappy pic.. Not sure what you are looking for.. lmk


I am looking at a phone end and all I see is 4 slots on the end not 6 like your picture. I've seen phone cable w/ 2 or 4 wires but never with the capability of 6. Is this an RJ45 connector?
 

Jzero

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I found them for $69.99 both laptop and PDA. The sign was on both versions. When he rang it up, it came up $99.99 which he adjusted. This was in southeastern PA outside Philly. YMMV.

If the software is half as good as co-pilot, I'll be more than pleased. Thanks for the heads up.
 

Hav0k99

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Does anyone wanna pick up a PDA one for me and I can Paypal them like $80 for it. Does anyone know if the laptop one has the same RJ11 or RJ45 connector on it like the PDA one?
 

yoyo25

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I used this GPS / Delorme software on a 2300 mile roadtrip over christmas break, the thing is a big POS, maybe not the GPS receiver itself, but the Delorme software. Used mainly in Nevada and California. The software would count a curve in the road as a turn, like it would be like turn right in 2 mins..etc. Like if you are on the same road for like 200 miles, it would prompt your like 15-20 times to turn, when in reality all you are doing is staying on the same highway. I would basically get sick of it, and just turn off the laptop, and turn it back on when i am near a "real" turn. The Delorme UI is nothing to be proud of either, it just sux. The GPS uses AAA batteries, and probably lasts about 15-20 hours is my best guess, which is pretty good, you can also get a DC adapter, but I was running out of places to plug in my car. For the price the GPS receiver is fine, but definately get better software than Delorme, I am just going to return my kit this weekend, have no need for it.
 

Jzero

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For the price the GPS receiver is fine, but definately get better software than Delorme, I am just going to return my kit this weekend, have no need for it.

Do you have any recommendations? Honestly, I've already got a GPS antenna laying around, but it's a few years old and the software was very buggy and slow. I was considering ponying up $400 for Co-Pilot, but I figured I'd take that $330 risk....
 

hevnsnt

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Originally posted by: Hav0k99
Originally posted by: hevnsnt
I drew that crappy pic.. Not sure what you are looking for.. lmk


I am looking at a phone end and all I see is 4 slots on the end not 6 like your picture. I've seen phone cable w/ 2 or 4 wires but never with the capability of 6. Is this an RJ45 connector?


no, it is infact a RJ-11 connector.. The specs call for 6 lines, but to save money a lot of phones come with only 4. Go to walmart or something and buy a new phone cable, it should have 6. (I bought a 7' black cord, and it had 6)
 

Hav0k99

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shouldn't a four work? the should still line up and make contact in the same place right?
 

yoyo25

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Originally posted by: Jzero
For the price the GPS receiver is fine, but definately get better software than Delorme, I am just going to return my kit this weekend, have no need for it.

Do you have any recommendations? Honestly, I've already got a GPS antenna laying around, but it's a few years old and the software was very buggy and slow. I was considering ponying up $400 for Co-Pilot, but I figured I'd take that $330 risk....

I am not sure, I have only tried the Delorme software that comes with the kit. I also used MS streets & maps, but I dont think it did the whole voice turn-by-turn directions, but the directions on MS weren't all that great either (at least in Nevada & California)...like it would say turn left on "local road"...I am looking over it thinking wtf? I am guessing the west is probably not as well mapped? The best GPS solutions I have seen are built in the car in Lexus & Acura, but of course they are $$$ and not an option to just add in your current car. I read a pretty good review of Co-Pilot, but have never used it, so I can't help you there.

 

snowairg

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Originally posted by: yoyo25
I used this GPS / Delorme software on a 2300 mile roadtrip over christmas break, the thing is a big POS, maybe not the GPS receiver itself, but the Delorme software. Used mainly in Nevada and California. The software would count a curve in the road as a turn, like it would be like turn right in 2 mins..etc. Like if you are on the same road for like 200 miles, it would prompt your like 15-20 times to turn, when in reality all you are doing is staying on the same highway. I would basically get sick of it, and just turn off the laptop, and turn it back on when i am near a "real" turn. The Delorme UI is nothing to be proud of either, it just sux. The GPS uses AAA batteries, and probably lasts about 15-20 hours is my best guess, which is pretty good, you can also get a DC adapter, but I was running out of places to plug in my car. For the price the GPS receiver is fine, but definately get better software than Delorme, I am just going to return my kit this weekend, have no need for it.

I used the software on a trip from the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, to Canada and it was awesome. I don't recall having problems with the "too many turns" like this person mentions. The software was very helpful in mapping out each day of the trip along with finding hotels to stay at and restaurants to eat at. The user interface could be a little easier to use (my only complaint), but otherwise this software is fantastic, especially for such a low price.

I've also used the software around the SF Bay Area and on many trips to various locations in and around Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. All directions worked beautifully!
 

Hav0k99

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Is there anyone who bought the pda version for palm? I'll buy the ipaq cable off of them.
 

Joemonkey

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just called the radio shack in my area, they said they have 1 in stock but the price is still $99.99

any idea if it will actually ring up $69.99?
 

Joemonkey

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so the tag should say $69.99, but it will ring up $99.99?

why did the guy tell me it was $99.99 then, wouldn't he have just looked at the tag?
 

netbull

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I looked at 3 Radioshacks here in St. Louis and first two all have $99.99 both listed and in computer. Last one had a couple with a special red sales tag of $69.99 on them - valid Dec. 28-Feb.2. Even the computer rings up $69.99. So I bought it to work with my iPaq. Also got a 6VDC car adapter for like 13-14 bucks.
Couple of things right off the bat: The software is not as intuitive as Microsoft Streets and Trips and doesn't look as good, though detailed. I haven't figured out how to zoom in/out on my iPaq yet, for example. Also, the GPS startup time is quite long - I waited like 30 minutes driving in my car to work but it still says "GPS acquiring". Not sure if the unit is defective or not and will give it another try on the way home. Also, the suction cup and bracket for attaching to windshield is nice but doesn't hold the GPS well. Couple of bumps in the car and the GPS fell off! Oh well..
BTW, anyone got this to work with Microsoft Streets and Trips? Would appreciate any tips. Thx!
 

sat4fun

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Originally posted by: hevnsnt
for some reason not all RS have the sale tag.. Not sure..

I bought one of these for $69 and I went to another store and saw that they were $99 and the sales guy said that they are not, and have not been on sale. I did notice that the packaging was quite different between the two. The one that I got for $69 had larger packaging and round, the $99 was smaller and more angular. I am not sure it this means anything, but maybe they are different versions. Both were PDA units, but I neglected to get the catalog #'s to compare, but I think that they are different.

 

sat4fun

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Originally posted by: HugaBoss
You can get adapter cables for various PDAs HERE.

You can follow a thread at a PPC discussion forum HERE.

Yes, but did you check the prices for those cables? Too much for me to spend on something that I can build myself.