03-08-2010, 10:48 AM | #1 |
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Jetbook works well on Google Maps
I couldn't be bothered starting up the network printer while getting directions from Google Maps. I printed the maps and direction to a PDF using CutePDF and downloaded them to my Jetbook using Calibre.
It worked great. When zoomed in at about 400%, the map looked just like it did on the computer and I could pan around it using the arrow keys. I tried the same thing on my Sony 505 and it was unworkable. I had to use the paging keys to move around the map but it seemed to move randomly around the map. |
03-08-2010, 11:02 AM | #2 |
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That's great! Although... to me it seems to be technology overkill.
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03-08-2010, 01:56 PM | #3 | |
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03-08-2010, 03:25 PM | #4 |
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Now to me, thats thinking!
I hadn't even thought of something like that. For a longer roadtrip you could have closeups of each of the major towns your going through. Giving you a much better idea of which lane to be in, offramp's with easy access to fuel, food etc. |
03-08-2010, 07:19 PM | #5 |
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Try these.
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03-08-2010, 10:39 PM | #6 |
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Thanks! It looks really nice on jetBook screen with 400% size.
I have Navigon GPS but when I have a long trip I prefer to print Google directions. I usually print manydetailed pages with different views... so I will keep all these pages on my jetBook now |
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