Travel Tips
I recently acquired a new toy that I would recommend highly for anyone travelling for a living - A GPS sensor for my laptop.
It is a USB plugin that in conjunction with Microsoft Street & Maps guides you to the desired destination.
No more need to search for a specific place and locations on a map.
This thing provides information in real time of where you are and how long it will take you to reach the destination. During the holiday season I at times do several shows in a day and have no time to get lost or take the wrong exit.
Here are some things about it I found useful last Saturday.
- recalculates in real time your current location and shows it on the map
- shows GPS trail
- If you miss an exit, you can remap instantly from current location
- shows travelling speed and compas as well
- shows you how much time is left until you arrive
Cost:
approx $50 US - for the sensor http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4668&item=5736517407&rd=1
approx $30 US - Microsoft Streets & Trips http://www.microsoft.com/streets/default.mspx
approx $20 US - Car inverter (plug for the laptop just like in your house) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32814&item=5737537792&rd=1
all of the above can be easily found on ebay
state of mind - priceless
Worldwide Traveller and Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS
It is a USB plugin that in conjunction with Microsoft Street & Maps guides you to the desired destination.
No more need to search for a specific place and locations on a map.
This thing provides information in real time of where you are and how long it will take you to reach the destination. During the holiday season I at times do several shows in a day and have no time to get lost or take the wrong exit.
Here are some things about it I found useful last Saturday.
- recalculates in real time your current location and shows it on the map
- shows GPS trail
- If you miss an exit, you can remap instantly from current location
- shows travelling speed and compas as well
- shows you how much time is left until you arrive
Cost:
approx $50 US - for the sensor http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4668&item=5736517407&rd=1
approx $30 US - Microsoft Streets & Trips http://www.microsoft.com/streets/default.mspx
approx $20 US - Car inverter (plug for the laptop just like in your house) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32814&item=5737537792&rd=1
all of the above can be easily found on ebay
state of mind - priceless
Worldwide Traveller and Hypnotist The Incredible BORIS
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