02-16-2007, 03:35 PM
I have a Garmin that is a couple years old. It has a touch screen and it comes with a very nice remote. I NEVER thought I'd use the remote but I was wrong. The touch screen is great, but if I am at a stoplight and want to find a nearby restaurant or post office the remote is much easier than the touch screen. As it turns out, I use the remote more than the touch screen.
When I start to put in a new route, it gives me the option to start from my current location (wherever that may be) or to put in a specific location. I use the specific location when I want to gauge the distance between two points I know I want to hit.
On my unit I can also set a "home" point which is nice. That way it is easy to set a route home from wherever I am. If I am out of town for an extended period, I set the hotel as "home" for the duration of the trip.
I have mine set to always find the quickest route, but there are options for scenic routes, routes that avoid highways etc.
Good Luck-
DM
When I start to put in a new route, it gives me the option to start from my current location (wherever that may be) or to put in a specific location. I use the specific location when I want to gauge the distance between two points I know I want to hit.
On my unit I can also set a "home" point which is nice. That way it is easy to set a route home from wherever I am. If I am out of town for an extended period, I set the hotel as "home" for the duration of the trip.
I have mine set to always find the quickest route, but there are options for scenic routes, routes that avoid highways etc.
Good Luck-
DM