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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2011 11:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse What type of GPS device do you usually use in your primary vehicle? Provided by manufacturer Installed by dealer or custom shop Portable, mounted to dash/window Hand-held portable Cell phone Other I don't use a GPS device Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What type of GPS device do you usually use in your primary vehicle?
Provided by manufacturer
Installed by dealer or custom shop
Portable, mounted to dash/window
Hand-held portable
Cell phone
Other
I don't use a GPS device

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daylily2009 Champion Author Fayetteville Posts:1,398 Points:634,245 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 10:40:16 AM Ignore daylily2009 Report Abuse my brain
Bud76 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:4,058 Points:758,990 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:58:15 AM Ignore Bud76 Report Abuse On board nav/gav on the Goldwing
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 9:43:50 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse I don't use a GPS device
US_ICEMAN Veteran Author Toronto Posts:480 Points:387,985 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Dec 9, 2012 1:00:25 AM Ignore US_ICEMAN Report Abuse Portable, mounted to dash/window
hummingbirdBC Rookie Author Abbotsford Posts:33 Points:6,580 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2012 12:33:35 AM Ignore hummingbirdBC Report Abuse Don't have one yet but plan on getting a portable one.
redsox20042007 Champion Author Wilmington Posts:1,744 Points:238,360 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Sep 29, 2012 10:04:46 AM Ignore redsox20042007 Report Abuse Cell Phone
bill294 Veteran Author Chicago Posts:409 Points:353,075 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2012 7:10:25 AM Ignore bill294 Report Abuse Cell Phone
pricewar Champion Author Ogden Posts:1,925 Points:271,215 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2012 2:58:51 AM Ignore pricewar Report Abuse phone
Geo1002 Rookie Author Twin Cities Posts:99 Points:2,420,675 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 14, 2012 6:18:09 AM Ignore Geo1002 Report Abuse Cell phone.
gasscout_1 Veteran Author Grand Rapids Posts:334 Points:111,440 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 8:57:48 PM Ignore gasscout_1 Report Abuse Cell phone
GASHOLE33935 Rookie Author Cape Coral Posts:1 Points:2,270 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2012 4:10:33 AM Ignore GASHOLE33935 Report Abuse I use a laptop with Microsoft Streets & Trips. I tend to prefer tools which have more than one use. [Edited by: GASHOLE33935 at 6/28/2012 5:13:15 AM EST]
skinsfan125 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,549 Points:279,740 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 8:13:31 PM Ignore skinsfan125 Report Abuse portable, I can move it from car to car
Sumflow Rookie Author Honolulu Posts:65 Points:400 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 14, 2012 4:44:46 AM Ignore Sumflow Report Abuse Just the one the coppers installed that I don't know about :)
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,414 Points:1,162,785 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 6:06:23 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse TOM TOM
RevDrCBJ Veteran Author Ann Arbor Posts:363 Points:187,010 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 4, 2012 10:23:49 AM Ignore RevDrCBJ Report Abuse My Blackberry Traffic app.
isaiassr Rookie Author Long Island Posts:6 Points:9,710 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: May 1, 2012 1:26:00 AM Ignore isaiassr Report Abuse portable mounted!!!
RR52DE Champion Author Delaware Posts:2,387 Points:398,140 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Apr 16, 2012 1:28:09 PM Ignore RR52DE Report Abuse Garmin Portable, mounted to dash/window w Bluetooth
PistolBC Rookie Author Victoria Posts:8 Points:260 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 21, 2012 2:02:58 AM Ignore PistolBC Report Abuse Gamin Portable windshield Mounted
tasha88CA All-Star Author California Posts:602 Points:43,315 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 3:38:51 PM Ignore tasha88CA Report Abuse my cell phone
BigBill58 Rookie Author Akron Posts:1 Points:1,470 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 4, 2012 12:31:00 AM Ignore BigBill58 Report Abuse Tom Tom Gps Unit windshield mounted.
lyons_coop Veteran Author Kansas Posts:411 Points:153,710 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2012 10:34:24 PM Ignore lyons_coop Report Abuse My keen navigation skills...
thekatd Rookie Author New York Posts:72 Points:264,570 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 10:43:06 PM Ignore thekatd Report Abuse I got mine last year. Portable mounted to window.
boops54 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:51 Points:33,970 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2012 9:33:40 PM Ignore boops54 Report Abuse I have a portable GPS
roxyone Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:3 Points:260 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 5:07:43 PM Ignore roxyone Report Abuse Garmen mounted on dash
snugglesSC Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:24 Points:2,690 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2012 8:50:35 AM Ignore snugglesSC Report Abuse dont have one just follow the bypass 17 or the bussiness 17 never get lost lol
Rusjack Rookie Author Sacramento Posts:7 Points:2,085 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 19, 2012 11:19:28 PM Ignore Rusjack Report Abuse I use a Tom Tom 720 w/free map updates. Comes in very handy when I use it! [Edited by: Rusjack at 2/20/2012 12:20:56 AM EST]
kanthm Rookie Author Sacramento Posts:27 Points:85,795 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2012 3:59:55 PM Ignore kanthm Report Abuse Tom Tom
boops54 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:51 Points:33,970 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2012 11:32:58 AM Ignore boops54 Report Abuse Portable GPS
Lefty06 Veteran Author Rochester Posts:345 Points:24,000 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2012 11:05:59 AM Ignore Lefty06 Report Abuse I MapQuest if I need to.
Rommel0697 Rookie Author Winnipeg Posts:8 Points:153,580 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2012 9:48:25 PM Ignore Rommel0697 Report Abuse Garmin-portable mounted to dashboard.
Dhotroddave3 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:5 Points:380 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2012 10:39:42 AM Ignore Dhotroddave3 Report Abuse Garmin w/lifetime maps and sometimes a cell phone but mostly the gps
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,414 Points:1,162,785 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2012 11:28:39 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse tom -tom
cardjim Champion Author Missouri Posts:12,440 Points:2,699,780 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2011 9:06:12 AM Ignore cardjim Report Abuse none
ceejay1976 Rookie Author Wisconsin Posts:7 Points:322,550 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 4, 2011 3:06:48 PM Ignore ceejay1976 Report Abuse Portable that is mounted on my windshield.
herndonks Champion Author Baltimore Posts:1,116 Points:211,685 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2011 10:57:28 AM Ignore herndonks Report Abuse I used to use a cell phone, but found that to be dangerous. Now use a Garmin attached to windshield that talks to me. Safer.
PJ891 Rookie Author Baltimore Posts:1 Points:183,270 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2011 7:45:25 PM Ignore PJ891 Report Abuse Hand-Held Portable
TBecker1415 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,660 Points:347,640 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2011 3:06:25 PM Ignore TBecker1415 Report Abuse Portable or cellphone
TBecker1415 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,660 Points:347,640 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 18, 2011 3:06:12 PM Ignore TBecker1415 Report Abuse Portable or cellphone
GDRTravel Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:1 Points:450 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 8, 2011 8:08:10 AM Ignore GDRTravel Report Abuse Portable. But I set it on my dashboard instead of on my windshield. I'd rather not advertise that I stick something to my windshield.
larjos Rookie Author Calgary Posts:8 Points:300 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Nov 4, 2011 12:31:47 PM Ignore larjos Report Abuse Portable
msmith8745 Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:21 Points:23,710 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2011 5:24:37 AM Ignore msmith8745 Report Abuse Portable or my cell phone.
samsonOK Rookie Author Oklahoma Posts:6 Points:2,780 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 30, 2011 8:26:05 AM Ignore samsonOK Report Abuse I don't use a GPS device
couponcutter Rookie Author Boston Posts:21 Points:34,220 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 21, 2011 7:45:54 PM Ignore couponcutter Report Abuse I don't have a GPS
MRSPINION Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:7 Points:1,285 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2011 1:32:43 PM Ignore MRSPINION Report Abuse PORTABLE OR MY CELLPHONE
Blackfeet Rookie Author Providence Posts:52 Points:20,495 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2011 7:19:03 PM Ignore Blackfeet Report Abuse Portable, windshield/dash mountable, and convertible hand-held is preferable to a dealer installed, or manufacturer provided one. This portable type is very flexible because it can be crried outside of the car. Charging it while driving is convenient, obaining updates via computer is a great feature, and using it in other vehicles is very convenient.
vijayguneta Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:22 Points:4,660 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2011 7:34:27 AM Ignore vijayguneta Report Abuse hand held device works for me
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,454,595 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2011 4:33:35 PM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse Installed by dealer or custom shop
OverabarrelOH Rookie Author Dayton Posts:22 Points:5,140 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2011 2:44:19 PM Ignore OverabarrelOH Report Abuse My GPS seems to be my wife
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2011 12:58:51 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse MOUNTED
LonghornBubba Champion Author Houston Posts:13,379 Points:2,642,330 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Oct 12, 2011 4:24:15 PM Ignore LonghornBubba Report Abuse Portable, mounted to dash/window