Old 04-03-24, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by TiHabanero
Slightly off topic, please redirect if needed. It looks like these GPS units only work from scouted downloaded maps, they don't work like the map on a phone where I simply enter start and stop points and let it take me there. Is this correct?
I got an Explore 2 last year and while I hardly ever use it as you describe (Im here, I want to go there, find me a route) and yes, it does do this.
I even did it in the UK and worked well enough.
Sometimes I just used google maps to compare and a few times just used my phone when I was going not far and didnt want to waste time, as I have more confidence with google maps.
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