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On Tuesday, 2 February 2016 18:11:04 UTC, T i m wrote:
On Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:55:45 +0000, Clive George
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On 02/02/2016 12:06, T i m wrote:

I don't use a GPS, and route planning when driving involves getting in
the car, looking at the map and then going.

Good for finding 'Unit 3, The Trading Estate, The back of Nowhere', in
the dark.

It never seems to be that
hard -

No one ever said it was 'hard' but no one could ever say it was easier
than being guided by a few billions $$ worth of space tech.

even when crossing countries.

Yup, we have all 'managed' doing all sorts of things by hand or using
hand tools ... just there are often ways of making life easier now
days and most *enjoy* making use of them.

I figure satnav saves its cost in wasted fuel easily. And again several
times over in wasted time.

And doesn't cost a penny when you already have a decent smartphone.