I saw Super Dave posting to the forum from something like a Blackberry one time when I was there. I think it was the first year Paris showed up. But I think he was running through his phone carrier. Dave is a techno-geek.
I will have a 7" pad with me. A Google Nexus. I was hoping to have it in my tank bag with realtime (fed by the GPS chip inside) mapping on Google Maps, but that is turning out to be more difficult that I imagined. I have some apps loaded as referred in ADVrider, and the Google Map application allows you to capture up to 6 detailed maps of varying size (custom), but I can't get the G.M. app to take my custom routes that I routed on my P.C. (Least interstate).
The bottom line is, you can't see the damn thing anyway between sunglasses, the map window and the bright sun.
But it will be great for stops along side the road in case I get lost and need to be somewhere, or if I want to get lost!
I'll still be packing the handheld (GPSr, not gun!) on the handlebars.
I hope to find a few geocaches along the way!
I also printed out some detailed maps of my intended routes. Some include the backway from St. Louis to Ron's in Springfield. I'm only going as far as Sullivan, MO the first day, only using the interstate to skirt major metro.
Hoping to groove to some roads less travelled.
This is my intended route for day two. I should get to Ron's pretty early. I do want to see that new shop of his!
Ron, if you are reading this, I am planning on eating lunch at the
Eatin' Place in Houston (in Texas County!). I hope you still have room for me!
