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dragon:ONE
11/04/09

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In-car satellite TV never made sense - why waste $1300 and $20-30 a month on something you ever only use at most 30-40 minutes a day - and then only on maybe one or two days a month?

The driver doesn't benefit from the system - they can't watch the TV either way and there's no programming FOR adults (it's all cartoons - and crappy ones at that).

Only way in-vehicle satellite TV works is if you're going cross-country in an RV. And then I'd just stick with a prepaid DishNow system or else just use free-to-air (and accompanying hacks to get onto Dish). Or if I were smart, I'd stray towards RV parks with free WiFi and just Hulu all the shows I want to see when traveling. #gizmodoremainders
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Bigbadbikernerd
11/04/09

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There's a similar situation with a town listed as "Ioka, IA" near where I live. It's on Google maps, but there is literally one house there. #gizmodoremainders
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trs
11/03/09

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What the hell kind if mac fan website posts a video that can't be viewed on an iPhone? #gizmodoremainders
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Gordonium
11/04/09

@trs: Does seem kinda silly, yes. Should at least have a QT version available. #gizmodoremainders
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not_a_virus.exe.vbs
10/18/09

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Use my phone. #gpstips
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lefonceobscure
08/07/09

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I think I would try the Die Hard 3 method:
1. Drive up to a fire station
2. Call 911 and tell them the address you want to find is on fire
3. Follow Fire truck
OR
Pick up a hooker and let her point the way(you'll have a lot more fun at red lights)
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Barry99705
08/06/09

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Does my phone count as "another gps"? I also have a map in my car.
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Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
08/06/09

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To be honest, if I'm lost and I need to get back onto a main thoroughfare to get my bearings I just follow a cab or a bus...
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boilslaw
08/06/09

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I use my amazing internal compass superpower. I'm like a friggin' butterfly over here.
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Segador
08/06/09

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I know this is gonna sound crazy, but I use an ancient pagan ritual called "asking people".
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12-Inch Idongivafuck Sandwich
08/06/09

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Typically, before my trip I look online at a map to get a general idea as to where I'm going (sometimes I even kill a tree by printing out directions). I will also read road signs along the way (not as common sense as you would think).
The GPS is more of a backup in case I want to change my trip or go somewhere significantly off path.
I do all of this because I have been in cities I'm unfamiliar with, without a GPS. I've even driven across the country a few times without one, making multiple stops along the way.
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DeusExMach wonders what the hell happened to his star.
08/06/09

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What do you get when you cross PMS with GPS?
A crazy bitch who WILL find your ass.
...my mom emailed that to me today. She's awesome.
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dingus
08/06/09

@DeusExMach will still be strong after the boys...: Your mom is a classy lady!
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DeusExMach wonders what the hell happened to his star.
08/06/09

@dingus: Yeah?! well YOUR mom has excellent taste in FASHION!
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Kaiser-Machead
08/06/09

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You use the stars. Duh.
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Nick
08/06/09

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ooooh, yeah. about that. my limo driver doesn't rock a GPS. he is that good.
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[Medic]iEro-Sennin
08/06/09

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Uh, oh. What has this world come to that people don't know how to read a goddamn map.

I thought it was obvious that if the GPS doesn't work you'd use a map but apparently it's not. You gadget-junkies you! Yes, you!

:(
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JC Whitless
08/06/09

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Netbook w/ Wifi....works every time.
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