ClearwaterBMW Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Two GPS's on the same bike (GPS 2610 and GPS 276C?) ??? What the #%*& ??? That is the BMW NAV II and the Garmin 376C.... with the live NEXRAD weather and XM radio, of course hey..... after 20 years of marriage.... the only "F" word that gets me excited on a regular basis is ..... FARKLE greg [edit: pulled hijack out of original thread, moved here, and retitled it] Link to comment
mark5lam Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 That is the BMW NAV II and the Garmin 376C.... with the live NEXRAD weather and XM radio, of course Just my opinion but isn't that kinda redundant? Why have two systems draining power when the 376 should give you all the info you need? Why not use the Nav II elsewere or sell it? Just curious. Maybe you find some big advantage in running the two systems? Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 And here am I, trying to figure out a way to even pay for a 'PDA with GPS'...... <sigh> Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 That is the BMW NAV II and the Garmin 376C.... with the live NEXRAD weather and XM radio, of course Just my opinion but isn't that kinda redundant? Why have two systems draining power when the 376 should give you all the info you need? Why not use the Nav II elsewere or sell it? Just curious. Maybe you find some big advantage in running the two systems? not really redundant for a couple of reasons. i use the bmw nav ii for my navigation. i do my trip planning on the PC and then download the waypoints and routes into that unit. i leave it at the 0.2mi or 0.3mi magnification level all the time. the 376C i use to "watch the weather," which is done at the 3+mile magnification... i have NOT used it for XM yet, but when i do it'll become even LESS useful for navigation. the way the bmw nav ii is set up (especially with the cradle) it is MUCH more intuitive for the navigation process. a waste of money (as seen by most fiscally-sane folks)?........ certainly! redundant?......... not the way i use them greg Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 And here am I, trying to figure out a way to even pay for a 'PDA with GPS'...... <sigh> Francois, my friend i MUST have both units because they help me cope with the fact that i can't ride in "your" world. if i had the roads to ride and the places to see near where i live.... i could live my life with only 1 gps unit greg Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I still could do with one.... I always find my way home, yes, after invariably getting lost before I do <grin>. Oh well... one day..... Link to comment
Ken H. Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 the 376C i use to "watch the weather,"Yeah, and by the photo you can see how well that works! Actually I think the weather link thing is so cool. But my pocket book looks a lot like Francois'! Link to comment
Ken H. Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Let's see your GPS!After a lead photo like that I'm almost embarrassed to post a picture of my lowly Quest, but here it is: Link to comment
MattS Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Old school: New school: But not at the same time. Link to comment
Motorrad4fun Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Here you see what I have done with a few $$$ to spend http://home.earthlink.net/~motorrad4fun/gps.htm Hope you see the pic, if not click on the link,,,I is not smart enough to puts the pictures on the post Link to comment
cranezilla Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Does the external antenna in the new school picture give better resolution??? Link to comment
MattS Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Does the external antenna in the new school picture give better resolution? Hard to say ... the old school is actually the new school for Garmin, antennae embedded within the housing now standard or near-standard on automotive units. The antenna shown here in the new school is identical to the same part on my GPSIII+, pushing 10 years old. BTW it's not considered external ... there are external, remote-mount models that do deliver much better results than either of what is shown here. Link to comment
MattS Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 GPS? Check. Radio? Check. Voltmeter/Thermometer/Timer/Ice Alarm? Check. Fuzzy Dice? On order. I think something else is missing, I just can't place it. Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 well, i never said mine looked much better i fully admit (and my friend BFish - brian, the CPA won't be happy to hear this) that my love for technology is a disease which seems to have no cure. i'm not proud of it... but, it is a fact greg Link to comment
ClearwaterBMW Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 Does the external antenna in the new school picture give better resolution??? well, the EXTERNAL antenna is for the XM and XM weather on my setup there is NO question that the swivel antenna on the 376C has better reception than the built-in antenna in the bmw nav II (garmin 2610) greg Link to comment
EricJRW Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Does the external antenna in the new school picture give better resolution??? I thought it was a bell for passing... Link to comment
Joe Frickin' Friday Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 276C, custom mount: Link to comment
Tim Yip Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Mitch: SWEET mount! Either you are a machinist or have a buddy who's one. It looks EXPENSIVE! Very very nice, though and a better location than the RAM mounted mid-handlebar position I have on my RT. T Link to comment
Ken H. Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I love that mount every time I see it. What a piece of art. Link to comment
Bill in Vermont Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 My opinion is that it's not the GPS, but where it's at (geographic location). If you aren't using it, put it away. Photo attached. Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 Aw gee Bill, there great for finding the 7-11 and now you can even tell if you will see rain on the way. Link to comment
Mike O Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 My Quest on a home-made mount. Read more about it here. Works great. Regards, Mike O Link to comment
Hermes Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 the 376C i use to "watch the weather," which is done at the 3+mile magnification... =========================================================================================================================== nice setup. I like the fact that you can combine XM and GPS with the 376C. As far as watching the weather is concerned, it looks as if you are still in Beta testing with that aspect. Wonder if it showed 'Wilma' approaching.* Jurgen * Heck, you can always look up.... briefly! Link to comment
WestTX RT Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I have a question for you fellows on the 376C. Does it come w/ or have an option for a remote control? I keep the remote for my SkyFi in the tank bag map case, which is handy, and where I have the unit in my pickup, the remote keeps me from running off the road to change stations on the radio. If there's no remote, how easy is it to get into the music menu and make changes? Link to comment
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