by "Mr.T" <MrT@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:06 AM
"Saab C900 Viggenist" <c900@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Good thing I like about my trusty old Garmin GPS12-XL is that it
displays
> speed, heading, altitude, etc. plus has an MCX socket at the back for an
> external antenna. How many commercial 'in-car' navigation units with GPS
> actually have an external antenna socket?
My ultra cheap Tevion unit (ALdi) does, but much better is the fact that
I've never needed to use one. It works fine even on the floor of the car,
or
inside a building.
And yes it has altitude, even if the user interface and maps are less than
stellar. Not bad for under $200 though IMO.
MrT.