[ale] OT: GPS/nav units?

[Geoffrey]

Sid Lane wrote:
> hey,
> 
> am thinking about getting one of these but thought this might be a good
> group from which to solicit advice.
> 
> basically I'd like to know if one brand generally better than any other, are
> the more expensive models worth the cost, etc.
> 
> also, does anyone know about the "tinfoil hat" factor w/these?  are there
> models that can they be "flushed"/purged by the owner?  I remember seeing
> that the FBI used one against someone in a murder case and while I certainly
> have no such plans I figure in post-9/11 Soviet USA the less info the govt
> has access to the better...

Soviet USA???

Have you ever lived in the Soviet Union?

You actually think that's a fair comparison?

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin