Tom J wrote:
> Is there a GPS unit that will do what MS Streets and Trips does with a
> computer hook-up? I can put in my starting location, ending location,
> and then several stop locations in between and get an output route to
> follow. If I know a route is not the best, I can drag to a different
> route before I start. I travel North America with a truck and travel
> trailer combo several months each year and know from experience, I
> don't want to be on certain roads again!!
>
> I'm tired of lugging the computer along & making repairs and would
> like an alternative.
>
> Tom J

Wonder if the feature set of any of the car units will do this,
and what kind of software will they work with ???
Only the proprietary vendors or some other general,
or with web based like Google maps or Mapquest.

On 2008-05-06 04:12:52 +0100, "ps56k" <(E-Mail Removed)> said:

> Tom J wrote:
>> Is there a GPS unit that will do what MS Streets and Trips does with a
>> computer hook-up? I can put in my starting location, ending location,
>> and then several stop locations in between and get an output route to
>> follow. If I know a route is not the best, I can drag to a different
>> route before I start. I travel North America with a truck and travel
>> trailer combo several months each year and know from experience, I
>> don't want to be on certain roads again!!
>>
>> I'm tired of lugging the computer along & making repairs and would
>> like an alternative.
>>
>> Tom J
>
> Wonder if the feature set of any of the car units will do this,
> and what kind of software will they work with ???
> Only the proprietary vendors or some other general,
> or with web based like Google maps or Mapquest.

Garmin's PND's have multi-stop capability. See our 710 review:
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/garmin...iew-5f8002.php


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