PC Miler 450

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  1. Sep 29, 2011 #11
    Dieselboss

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    As Jules would say in Pulp Fiction, "Correctamudo."

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  3. Oct 13, 2011 #12
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    "In my opinion" the touchscreen on all of the 50 series should me made a little less sensitive, especially on the 550 which seems to be the most sensitive. It is not a "show-stopper" problem, but is irritating in a shaking truck enough to to be noted as an opportunity for improvement. The 750 and 450 are slightly less sensitive.
     
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  4. Oct 14, 2011 #13
    Novice Driver

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    Sorry Don but I can't agree on the touch screen issues. For me it is a royal pain in the butt. It is virtually impossible to scroll down on any saved addresses or if the PCMiler gives you multiple choices.
    Honestly if I had known of this before purchasing it, well suffice to say it would have influenced my decision.
    If the 5 series is more sensitive then it isn't workable IMO. An earlier poster mentioned using his Quallcom stylus, I have tried using the PCM stylus, a blunt pen and my finger tip, none work. Simply put it is a design flaw and should be corrected. I would not purchase another PCMiler based on this alone.
     
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  5. Oct 14, 2011 #14
    Novice Driver

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    I have the 450 that I purchased from Diesel Boss himself. Don't get me wrong as far the gps qualities, it works very well. Recalculates quickly and probably has a wack of features that I don't use. It is the over sensitive touch screen that I have issues with.
     
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  7. Oct 15, 2011 #15
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    Wow $300 for the 750, that is a great price. Wondering where you purchased it and where di you manage to get coupons, sounds like a great deal.
    I would be very interested in hearing your feedback on the overall performance and obviously the whole touch screen issue.
     
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  8. Oct 15, 2011 #16
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    I would be but you are right about Diesel Boss's customer service, he and I spent several hours sorting out setup and software issues with my 450. CS was and isn't a complaint for me, it is the whole touch screen thing.
    What I did with shipping was had it delivered to a US address and paid only $15 for shipping, although I did have to go and pick it up.
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2011 #17
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    Well, you are correct about that shipping. OVERNIGHT to Canada would definitely not be $30. To know exactly what it would have been I would need your postal code.

    And if you got a NEW 750 (not refurbished) with a one-year warranty and free overnight shipping to Canada for $300??? And you can get support from a human on the phone immediately?

    Then yes, you got a screaming deal (and that company made zero dollars) on that sale. Lol.
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2011 #18
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    As do we. And on a 450 it will be even harder because everything is smaller. It is not as pronounced on a 750 because things are bigger, but the alphabetical keyboard still drives me nuts too.
     
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  11. Oct 19, 2011 #19
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    Kwantz - we are receiving emails here today from you stating that you are "losing money" every day waiting for a package that you "paid express shipping" for.

    Are you sure that you are asking the right place? I thought that you got it elsewhere? We have no purchase records for this.
     
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  12. Nov 19, 2011 #20
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    Diesel Boss, all things being equal, and money not an issue, which GPS would you purchase for yourself?

    I presently have the PC Miler 540

    Thanks!
     
    JimTheHut, Nov 19, 2011
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