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Tuesday, March 27, 2007Garmin E-trex GPS to the resuce
Because of my non-existent sense of direction, I've decided it's time to get a GPS. After all, anyone who routinely schedules an extra half an hour of time for getting lost on a trip to her local grocery store, should have a GPS. Sure, a guy would be better, but they tend to get mad at me for being so consistently making wrong turns. At least a GPS won't yell at me.
Also, anyone who is easily frustrated by complex computer menus should get the simplest model possible. All I really need is something that tells me in the simplest terms the direction I need to turn. I don't need to know elevation or see a topo map or have something that beeps and buzzes at me. I have enough of those irritating toys. That said, I've been looking at the purse sized Garmin E-Trex GPS. It's bold yellow color is not my first choice in a fashion statement, but it's probably a good choice when trying to retrieve it from the local landfill that describes my purse. It will fit right in there with all my makeup, hair brushes, mirrors, fragrances and other essentials. Comments:
Actually, when I went to check the Garmin E-Trex, I found it has been discontinued. Any thoughts on why? Has yours been reliable? I’m also curious about the new cells I’ve seen advertised that include GPS as a feature. The ads I’ve seen recently talk about how easy it is to track down your spouse with them – apparently they enable you to always keep tabs. I suppose then, if you did have a significant other, not only could you find your way home, but he could find his way to you. Of course, that also sounds a little extreme in some ways – always knowing where everyone else is. I don’t mind if others know where I am, but trying to keep track of everybody else sounds like too much for my OCD personality. Sometimes I long for the old days – when a person answered the phone you always knew where they were – home.
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