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#Post#: 1815--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: SDMF_Reaps Date: September 28, 2014, 7:51 pm
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I have the monterra and the compass has been fixed.
I did have a couple of freezing problems while navigating on my
way to the hills that I think had to do with the temperature.
it was as simple as going back to the home screen and reopening
the map and it was good to go again. Another annoyance that
I've found is when zooming in or out of the map it sometimes
jump way off track... like to an ocean and I'm in South Dakota.
Once again the back button takes you back to your location and
you can try again. This seems to happen most when wearing
gloves. Also of note is that I couldn't get it to sync with my
Sena SMH10 bluetooth. Not a big deal for me because I also have
a SR10 that fit the bill nicely and gave me turn by turn in my
helmet.
I haven't owned a GPS before but I have run others while on
trips so I have a little experience and I have to say I really
like this unit. I also got a tempe with mine and that is really
cool. I just need to find out if I can display the info in the
map screen. I have to go back to my home screen anytime I want
to see the temperature.
All in all I'm happy with my purchase.
#Post#: 1818--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Colorado Rider Date: September 28, 2014, 9:13 pm
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SDMF_Reaps,
I have also heard that some of the early release bugs were
addressed in a software update. The turn-by-turn directions
would be cool; especially if you could hear them in your helmet
with the S10. You must have purchased the City Navigator
software separately; or did it come with it? I'm not quite sure
if I need to get the topo maps, I'm guessing not. Thanks for
the review, I think it is going to be the Monterra for me.
#Post#: 1819--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: SDMF_Reaps Date: September 29, 2014, 10:19 am
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I did get the City Navigator maps separate. I also have the
TOPO maps which is kinda cool as it makes your map kinda 3d but
I think it was unnecessary.
I thought of another thing after I posted. In the rain the
water droplets sometimes act as fingers. I've even had icons
move around on the screen. I think this is due to the fact that
I have the sensitivity turned up to work through my gloves.
#Post#: 1821--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Colorado Rider Date: September 29, 2014, 6:09 pm
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Just when I thought I had it all figured out I called Touratech
and got there reccomendation. They recommended the Montana
stating that the screen was easier to use with gloves on and
less expensive. I guess I'm back to what is it that I really
need - really just a good GPS that has trails on it. They also
recommended that it be purchased with Topo maps and City
Navigator. Humm, hum.
#Post#: 1824--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Rusty Shovel Date: September 30, 2014, 9:50 am
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[quote author=Colorado Rider link=topic=132.msg1821#msg1821
date=1412032182]
They recommended the Montana stating that the screen was easier
to use with gloves on and less expensive. I guess I'm back to
what is it that I really need - really just a good GPS that has
trails on it. They also recommended that it be purchased with
Topo maps and City Navigator..
[/quote]
They make a good point: The Montana is excellent to use with
gloves.
I've got City Navigator and Birdseye. I don't like the topo
maps because all the lines make it more difficult to see the
marked trails. The City navigator map has shaded
representations of elevation, which is enough for my needs.
#Post#: 1846--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Colorado Rider Date: October 2, 2014, 9:14 pm
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I got the Monterra with City Navigator and a one-year
subscription to Birdseye. I'll just have to get conductive
gloves or take them off. I really don't see me messing with it
that much.
I like the Montana, but I just couldn't justify not spending the
difference to get the latest hardware - no chance of ever
upgrading the Montana to a Monterra. Plus the hope of more apps
to come.
It is sort of between the classic Garmin and the cell phone
solution.
The best review that I found on the net was here:
HTML http://www.globeriders.com/article_pages/article06_gps/article06_monterra.shtml
HTML http://www.globeriders.com/article_pages/article06_gps/article06_monterra.shtml
Looking at the difference in the interface (the Android OS) and
three types of wireless connectivity made the difference for me.
I ordered it from Garmin directly since they didn't charge tax
or shipping. You can get some deals if you buy the version with
the topo maps, but I agree with Rusty that they just get in the
way, especially if you are trying to read it while riding.
#Post#: 1849--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Rusty Shovel Date: October 2, 2014, 11:29 pm
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One piece of advice for those with a Montana. If you don't lock
the orientation (in map settings), the GPS will lock up on curvy
roads. I don't know if the Monterra has this issue. It's not a
big deal, just something to be aware of.
#Post#: 1859--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Colorado Rider Date: October 3, 2014, 10:23 pm
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Yep; my Android phone does the same thing, easy to set.
#Post#: 1861--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: DaveKubler Date: October 4, 2014, 9:36 am
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Here is what you all need to make any gloves work with any
touchscreen.
HTML http://www.nanotips.com/
It works very well.
#Post#: 1872--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: SDMF_Reaps Date: October 4, 2014, 3:46 pm
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Thanks for the link.
I was surprised to see that my monterra worked with my cold
weather gloves. They are leather with thinsulate and a
waterproof lining. I had to push a little harder but they still
worked! I think if I cranked the sensitivity up all the way
they would work even better, but then I'd have more trouble with
water droplets.
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