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Smartphones Show 42 (Nokia N95 8GB, N81, GPS tips, Top 5)

admin — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:04:52 +0000

Featuring device and service hands-on from Nokia’s big Go:Play event in London, GPS tips and a feature on the Top 5 most desirable smartphones.

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Questions about GPS >>>Please answer only if you own/used one<<<?

admin — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:04:46 +0000

I am wanting to purchase a GPS but have no idea what is the best brand….. do you have to purchase a plan in order to get service each month? will the gps come with everything I need to hook up and go? Thank you for your time and the best answer will receive 10 points

I have a TomTom Go and I didn't take on the monthly plan, just connected it and it goes. I like the way it gives directions, and all the voices on it are pleasant. Mine mounts on the dashboard and I find it very good, the only thing is that it costs extra to download new postal codes.
I don't know how I lived without it!

Does anyone have tips on building an amazing bike trail?

admin — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:04:41 +0000

Does anyone have tips on building an amazing bike trail? I live on a mountain with around 150 Acres of wooded land at my desposal. One problem is that because it is on a mountain (literally) it has a fairly steep grade. Also unfortunatly I don't have a GPS device So any tips on marking out paths would be greatly appreciated.

Wow…that's an awesome opportunity you have!!!

I'm not a super-expert on trailbuilding but I've done my fair share and have ridden tons of trails. I think the best advice I could give you is to spend a lot of time reading the IMBA website. Look in their "resources" section….there's literally tons of info there to help with design, building, and sustainability, as well as advice on liability and smart planning. http://www.imba.com

Also, you can get a free dvd from the US Forestry Service about trail building/sustainability. You can find it on their site, and I think IMBA has a link to it as well (might have to search for it).

Building on steep grades is a real challenge because you have to do it right in order to make a nice flowy trail, and to prevent rains from destroying all of the work you put into it. You'll have to do the switchbacks properly and probably do a lot of bench cuts/build-ups…..major pain in the back!

There are lots of other places for info out there….if you ask this question on some of these sites and forums you may get a motherlode of resources and advice. Good luck…hope it turns out great! :o)

http://www.leelikesbikes.com
http://www.forums.mtbr.com (forums)
http://www.ridemonkey.com (forums)
http://www.dirtragmag.com
http://www.declinemagazine.com
http://www.konaworld.com (manufacturer, but they may be helpful if you ask them!)

I got curious, so I seached google and found this site, too. http://www.americantrails.org/resources/trailbuilding/

Garmin StreetPilot c340 GPS Navigation System New 40120

admin — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:04:28 +0000

Low prices and same day shipping for portable Garmin StreetPilot c340 GPS is PRELOADED with Detailed U.S.,Canada and Puerto Rico Maps-NO DOWNLOADING REQUIRED! WAAS-enabled 12 Parallel Channel GPS. Built-in Patch Antenna; MCX-Type Connector for Optional External GPS Antenna Connection. SD Memory Card Expansion Slot for Use with Other MapSource Street-Mapping Products. Text-to-Speech-the System Prompts You to Turn Right on Main St. Instead of Turn Right in 500 Feet. Traffic Alerts With Optional GTM 10 FM TMC Traffic Receiver. 40120

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