I am considering the 2008 Microsoft Streets & Trips with GPS, but wonder how we will be able to see the screen. I have a DEll Inspiron E 1505 laptop and it is difficult to see the screen in daylight. Am I missing something about my screen readability in light?
Thanks, LIKENIT
RVDude said
10:35 AM Sep 28, 2007
Generally, PC's have very poor sunlight visibility. You might try making a hood/shade to provide some shadow for the screen.
While I do like S&T (cheap at $25 w/o the antenna) and use it regularly as yet another navigation/locator aid, using it as a moving GPS is just awkward for me - with having to deal with a laptop and cord to the antenna and all. In addition, the user interface is PC oriented (requiring more dedicated and precise dexterity) than "in-motion" oriented. For me, while in-motion I use a car GPS which has a sunlight proof screen and more appropriate interface while moving.
Just my own
-- Edited by RVDude at 11:36, 2007-09-28
emeacham said
12:03 PM Sep 28, 2007
I use S&T 2007 with GPS on a Toshiba laptop. I would not recommend trying to drive and navigate at the same time, but with us, hubby drives and I navigate. It works ok for us. I can see the screen pretty well if I don't wear sunglasses.
I don't depend 100% on the software, as it does have some inaccuracies. For example, we were in a campground in Arizona, and the S&T map showed a through street right where the campground was located. Also, the construction updates aren't at all accurate so I don't pay any attention to those.
Happy Travels Ellie
LIKENIT said
07:48 PM Oct 13, 2007
Thanks for the help. Our son gave us his 3 year old laptop that has the matte screen. My wife, who does the navigating can see it fine in the truck cab.
We have used it for two days on the road and it has been helpful and a lot of fun. We just have to learn how to use all the features.
Thanks again, LIKENIT
I have a DEll Inspiron E 1505 laptop and it is difficult to see the screen in daylight.
Am I missing something about my screen readability in light?
Thanks, LIKENIT
While I do like S&T (cheap at $25 w/o the antenna) and use it regularly as yet another navigation/locator aid, using it as a moving GPS is just awkward for me - with having to deal with a laptop and cord to the antenna and all. In addition, the user interface is PC oriented (requiring more dedicated and precise dexterity) than "in-motion" oriented. For me, while in-motion I use a car GPS which has a sunlight proof screen and more appropriate interface while moving.
Just my own
-- Edited by RVDude at 11:36, 2007-09-28
I don't depend 100% on the software, as it does have some inaccuracies. For example, we were in a campground in Arizona, and the S&T map showed a through street right where the campground was located. Also, the construction updates aren't at all accurate so I don't pay any attention to those.
Happy Travels
Ellie