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Each google map needs to go out to google and build/transmit itself. On this thread there are lots of maps so it's like opening 10+ google pages all at once. My guess is that normal threads will only have one or two google maps and they will not be bad. If you just want to show a route but don't care if it's an interactive map then I'd recommend doing a screen capture of the google map with the route and just posting it as a .gif or .jpg file to the thread. In linux I'd use a piece of software called GIMP to do the capture. I think theres a version for Windows also. I'm sure there are many ways to capture the map as an image. The image files will load a lot quicker and you can always include a link to the interactive map if you want. At the top right of the google map page there is a LINK hyperlink. If you click on that it generates a link you can copy/paste anywhere. I think this feature is a very helpful addition if it's not overused. Good job, thanks.

Welcome, Spring is just around the (snow plowed) corner.

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Welcome from just down the road.

The devil you know is better than the devil you don't know. Keep what we got till you have a real need to change. Your hard work seems to be keeping the board running well. Thanks.

I have no idea what other versions are available. I've seen, on the radio-controlled site listed back a couple posts, another camera called the MD80 or something like that. I'm not sure if it has a different angle lens or not. This unit shoots wide enough to cover a two lane road. With a memory card and camera this unit is going to be about $20-$40. It's best feature is that it's small and pretty cheap. If you really want to record rides you might want to look at inexpensive video cameras in the $75-$100 range that have display screens so you can see what you're recording and delete files from the memory card without a computer. I like this unit because I can pop it in my shirt pocket. If I use it for still shots I take at least 3 shots because you're never sure what you're pointing at so I take multiple to be safe.

Operating the camera with thick gloves could be tough. You need to be able to press a button about the size of a shirt button. You press it once to power it up and a second time to start recording, then a third time to stop recording. It's so small you might not be able to grasp it properly with some gloves. If the camera is not securly mounted it will twist as you press the button and it might not be pointing where you want it. You might be able to mount it inside a full face helmet near the chin with some velcro and operate it with your tongue (Darth Vaders got nothing on me..). You could glue a piece of cork or something to the button to keep saliva from getting to the camera. That way you could record your voice comments about what the video is capturing ("...cough, cough...help...I swallowed the freakin cork...cough.."). If you want to record a ride the best bet would be to secure the camera to the bike, turn it on, do the ride, park, turn the camera off or once you turn it on just let it run till the battery dies or the file space is used up. To record a ride the camera would need some sort of mount (rubber bands, velcro, duct tape, shirt pocket, it has a clip on it...) to keep it pointing at what you want to record. With a little practice you can probably turn it on one-handed, as you ride. Getting a secure mount for it is the important part.

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Welcome from just down the road.

Welcome from just down the road.

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Okay, I had some more time to use this camera. Here's what I like about it: 1) Inexpensive - $15 plus the cost of the memory card 2) Pretty good quality photos and videos for a device that is so small 3) Small size means you can mount it just about any where with some zip-ties or stuff it in your pocket and always have a camera available. 3) More than an hour of video on one charge. 4) Multi-functional. Video, Stills, computer USB storage drive and sound recording Here's what I don't like: 1) The lack of a view screen means you have no idea what you're actually recording. Several times I recorded stuff only to find out later that I was a few degrees off and didn't capture my subject in the video. 2) The device is so small that taking a still picture with it is hard. Pressing the button to take the picture shakes the camera enough to cause the picture to blur or move off subject. 3) Theres no way to delete files from the memory card via the camera. If you forgot to erase your memory card before you left the house, you're screwed. I don't think this camera will replace one with a view screen for recording motorcycle rides. One or two of these zip-tied close to the road on the sides of the bike might catch some interesting shots to splice into a video for additional angles. The quality of the video is surprisingly good and the camera is small enough that you can just pop it in your shirt pocket and forget about it. So I guess I'd recommend it to people who want to take a camera along but don't want the hassle of always worrying about something happening to their expensive camera equipment. I look forward to warmer weather and the chance to test it on the bike.

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"...cruise backroads and enjoy the day.." I'm with you on that feeling. Welcome.

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