User: demiller9

Re:Broken News...

On: Astronaut Sues Dido For Album Cover

I'm one of millions who've never heard of Dido. I was thinking 'he' until I read the /. paragraph and saw Dido is a 'she'.

Re:CmdrTaco needs a spell checker

On: More On Save Enterprise Donations

"The Czech is in the mail"... bad example. Without the z becomes "Cech" which wouldn't pass a spell check. But I'm glad others noticed CT's spelling error.

This isn't the first GPS for cars...

On: Garmin iQue 3600

Garmin has four earlier models (and a fifth just announced). Most users can drive and still safely make use of them. The screen on the iQue is larger than any of Garmin's other automotive units, and the voice prompts help drivers keep focused on the road and external factors. Putting the unit on your lap would be a bad decision, it needs to be near the instrument panel so your eyes don't have to move far to read it.

Re:GPS Flaws

On: Garmin iQue 3600

1) Most GPS devices have a hard time working properly indoors.

I hardly ever feel a need to be navigated indoors - most buildings aren't that big that I could get lost in them.

2. Satellite position. Some times the service for GPS is not immediately available due to changes within the satellite protocol.

I've used GPS units for the last 5 years and have never seen the system go out. It is always available when you have a view of the sky.
Don

WiFi is OK but not GPS?

On: In-flight Broadband Internet Access Trial's Success

I don't understand how they can think GPS receivers might interfere with the plane's avionics but permit WiFi transmitters on board. Oh yes I do - the money they can charge for using it.