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| 4wheeldriver Member Since: 13 May 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 955   
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The 24th/25th July is good for me! I'm near Milton Keynes that weekend! |
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Wed Apr 21 2010 5:57pm |
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| Shrinky Member Since: 20 May 2008 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 23 
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If you don't mind a pikey wagon coming along then depending on dates then I,ll be there |
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Wed Apr 21 2010 10:56pm |
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Just to show you guys how its done 
| Vadim Member Since: 20 Apr 2010 Location: London Posts: 855 
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Dear all,
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Thu Apr 22 2010 12:19am |
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).| oilman151 Member Since: 19 Feb 2006 Location: S.Wales or Canada Posts: 370  
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I could make end of July or beginning of August. Since i still don't have another RRS, (and the Aston may struggle offroad), I'll bring the Defender 110, which is offroad prep'ed and has a winch. The only problem is keeping up with RRSs onroad - she doesn't go fast.
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Thu Apr 22 2010 11:31am |
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| Lookers Park Royal Member Since: 15 Nov 2007 Location: London Posts: 2303 |
Ant, I've got an Acer Aspire One Netbook running Windows 7 (£279 John Lewis), a Bluetooth USB Dongle (£1.50 from Ebay), a CoPilot Bluetooth GPS Reciever (£35 Ebay), and a Netbook windscreen mount bracket (£20 Ebay), a USB to Mini-USB lead to charge Reciever (£5 PC World) and a 12v Charge Lead for the Netbook (£15ish from PC Shop), plus the all important MM software which I have down to 1:25000 which is ideal for ensuring that you are exactly where you should be whilst green laning. All pretty easy to set up, however the Netbook is pretty full with the maps I have, therefore it's now only useful for MM or email/web browsing. Only issue I had was setting up the Bluetooth GPS as you need to establish the COM Port and then set the Netbook up accordingly, and also set up in MM so that it recieves the location info. It's like a very very very detailed sat nav using OS maps however it obviously doesn't have the capability to direct you. It will leave a trace line to show where you've been which you can then email to other MM users. You can also mark points of interest to assist with navigating. It it so much better than using a paper map as you can see exactly where you are (within 2-3m I'd say), however you still need to mark restricted byways. 12v lead is also a must-have as the Netbook would be flat within an hour without it due to the software and GPS running. Jeremy at LPR also has this setup however he's just bought a specific MM system which is like a large TomTom which I believe was roughly £500. Also Garmin do a hand-held MM equipped GPS system for £250 which may be more practical if you also want to use it for walking. The Netbook setup is probably the best all round set up for vehicle use. Hope this helps? James 
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Thu Apr 22 2010 2:21pm |
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| oilman151 Member Since: 19 Feb 2006 Location: S.Wales or Canada Posts: 370
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Brill - thanks James. I'll get after it!
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Fri Apr 23 2010 3:26pm |
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| RussRRS Member Since: 26 Feb 2010 Location: Nazeing Essex Posts: 129 
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There's a app for the iPhone from MM not sure how good it will be offroading tho, we defo going to arr this day out then? |
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Sat Apr 24 2010 8:00am |
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| 4wheeldriver Member Since: 13 May 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 955
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I hope so! I've booked my hols around it! |
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Sat Apr 24 2010 8:18am |
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| Lookers Park Royal Member Since: 15 Nov 2007 Location: London Posts: 2303 |
It's just an interface for your MM software so you need to have MM for PC first. If anyone is using it then I'd be interested to hear what they think. James
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Sat Apr 24 2010 8:21am |
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| 4wheeldriver Member Since: 13 May 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 955
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Had an email from Tim this morning James and he says he'll be home for July and is definately up for the meet at the end of July. Dont know if any of the mods can put up a vote for July for him or not. Current, M135i in Estoril Blue with more extras than the cast of Ben Hur.
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Sat Apr 24 2010 2:58pm |
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| RichardM Member Since: 24 Sep 2009 Location: Herts Posts: 745 
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Preferably not 16-25th July as I'm on holiday and I don't want to miss this! WINNER - 2009 ‘Just Doing What It’s Designed To Do’ Award
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Sat Apr 24 2010 9:22pm |
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| Tim in Scotland Member Since: 30 May 2005 Location: Driving along in my automobile Posts: 17476
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Hi guys, just passing through Felixstowe. As 4wd says count me in. James I have the iPhone MM app and it's just thes same as using it on a laptop except you don't have the 3d capablity. Drawback is the tiny view on the screen and the power drain - you need to have the iPhone on a car charger line all the time. 2020 Pangea Green 1st Edition D240 New Defender 110 is here and loving it
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Wed Apr 28 2010 3:45am |
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| NickM Member Since: 14 Feb 2008 Location: London Posts: 2995
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Tim!!!!! Good to have you back mate |
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Wed Apr 28 2010 5:28am |
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| Lookers Park Royal Member Since: 15 Nov 2007 Location: London Posts: 2303 |
Welcome back Tim!!
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Wed Apr 28 2010 7:29am |
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