Josh bought a refurbished Garmi Nuvi 360. Before he got it we discussed that he would lend it to us on our trip. It also plays audible books which I think a great added benefit.
The unit did a great job getting us through Wisconsin, but directed us through ALL of the TOLL highways. It cost us around $15 to get around Chicago and Indiana. Although we have it set for fastest time I think it took us a long time to get around the Chicago area going that route. I don’t think this unit has the capability to figure out the best alternate fast route.
After the fact I saw that there’s an option to avoid Toll roads, duh!
Another thing we did was add broadband connection onto our Verizon plan. It’s $60/month but it’s a month to month option and we can discontinue after our trip.
The best thing about using cell phone as a modem is you can be surfing the internet as you go down the road. I wouldn’t advise driving and surfing simultaneously.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Technology you must have
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Hmm, I seem to recognize the blog up on the laptop...:) Well, you must have something to do while you drive for 2 or 3 days for 18 hours nonstop. My only question is: have you streamed Fox news for the granparents?
Nope, but we were at a cafe yesterday and the tv had it on Fox news channel. Mom perked right up and said, "Look, they have Live Desk on!"
Not more Fox. Why can't Gramma and Grandpa be addicted to something else? Crack or pot, or even meth. At least meth addiction supports the local economy.
Fox addiction just supports Glenn Beck, who happens to be a sophomoric dipwad unworthy of 5 minutes of air time, let alone an entire show.
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