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2 batteries and battery isolator my lights run off my secondary battery the radios run off my primary the isolater allows the alternator to charge both but if one gets drained it wont affect the other

got a GPS Unit see here http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members-rides/86468-updated-my-ride-3.html#post1158438

it's really not about a 100 dollar difference. its about the advantages - bigger screen - more functions - one less item to have or add - better reception wit the antenna on the roof battery life doesnt matter since its plugged in to my car The advantage of a hand held gps is the portability...

being funny...I appreciate the information and knowledge you all give

thanks for information. I dont need it to be updated often and usually do a mapquest search before driving anywhere. Looks like I'll go with a program and wire/usb antenna for under 100 bucks

I'll let you be my friend.... hehehe

thats what the forums are for

Good points. This is my spare computer so I can leave it in my vehicle. My questions regarding a computer gps are: All I need is a program and USB antenna - correct? Or do I need hardware etc...? If I dont get or buy updates can I still use the program? Or does it not work? What do the...

dont have an iphone and dont want one

the programs are 50 bucks and the antenna are about 30...where does 150 to 200 bucks come from? ....is there aditional hardware to install that I'm not accounting for?

that computer stays in my truck I was thinking of putting a gps antenna on top of my roof and using my computer. I didnt want another radio on my dash since I have a computer in my car. However it might be easier if I have to add hardware to the laptop and its going to have more going on...

Now that's funny!!!

I have a lap top computer in my truck and want to add a gps to it - what do I need? Do I need hardware or just an antenna and program/software? Would it be better just to get a hand held GPS? see more pic of my ride here http://www.steelsoldiers.com/members-rides/86468-updated-my-ride.html