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Old 02-06-2009, 12:15 PM
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Re: What are the "must have's" for the Diamond?

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Originally Posted by rgildoss View Post
its not either is Garmin
I use Amaze GPS for turn-by-turn navigation. It's big advantages are that it's free and no map download is required. So, no cost and no taking up that valuable 4 gig space. However, the disadvantage is that without a map it needs to use a data connection consistently. That means if you don't have unlimited data, it will be expensive. And in the rare (but very possible, as I have learned) event it takes you outside any data reception area - you are screwed.

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Originally Posted by stevedog1 View Post
Good article to read about a recent lithium battery explosion!

http://www.techatplay.com/?p=428
I think the advantage to letting the Diamond Battery die before recharging for a week or so is that it caliberates the meter. And I have found it does help. I don't think it actually does anything with the battery, because as the article says, the lithium batteries don't have the memory effect. Plus, I don't think the Diamond truly lets a battery fully die before shutting off, so I think everyone is probably safe from needing a skin graft anytime soon.

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