New Car -- Nav system or not?

GladGradDad
Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:01:31 +0000

bceagle:

I wonder if I can use it for my runs, similar to the watch-based systems with running track software.

Off topic but if you have an iPhone the ‘Runkeeper’ app is good for tracking runs - it’ll plot on a map exactly where you went, the time, the mileage, etc., and store it historically.

bceagle brings up another good point - the portability of the non built-in units. They’re small enough to carry around with you in a strange city. A smartphone can usually fulfill the role but a GPS can be handy for that plus use in rental cars. Of course just because the car has a built-in one doesn’t mean someone can’t buy a portable one as well since they’re so cheap.