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GPS vs maps
Jan. 13th, 2009 01:19 pmI have a question about kids these days.
Does anybody use a map anymore? Or is GPS considered essential for finding your way around? Because back in the olden days, when I walked in the snow to and from school uphill each way etc., I used to get a load of free maps from AAA and keep them in my car. I did a lot of driving all over California and beyond, and I would plot my route on the map before starting up the car. I have GPS in my car now (it's built-in, not Garmin or whatever) plus I can look up directions on my iPhone (not good for driving) so I rarely use maps. But I still think it's important to be able to find things on paper maps, plot a route, picture your current location on the map, maybe even remember the directions without trying to read the map while driving. I hope I'm not losing these skills.
So what do you youngsters say? Is GPS a necessity, or a frill?
Does anybody use a map anymore? Or is GPS considered essential for finding your way around? Because back in the olden days, when I walked in the snow to and from school uphill each way etc., I used to get a load of free maps from AAA and keep them in my car. I did a lot of driving all over California and beyond, and I would plot my route on the map before starting up the car. I have GPS in my car now (it's built-in, not Garmin or whatever) plus I can look up directions on my iPhone (not good for driving) so I rarely use maps. But I still think it's important to be able to find things on paper maps, plot a route, picture your current location on the map, maybe even remember the directions without trying to read the map while driving. I hope I'm not losing these skills.
So what do you youngsters say? Is GPS a necessity, or a frill?
