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I am reading about Purism Librem 5 phone, there seem to be a few features that I am interested in, Blurb from the Purism" Use our unique hardware kill switches to physically disconnect WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular signal, microphone & camera." Removable battery . Another blurb "The Librem 5...

Any one used the this or simular item ? Opinions or reviews ? Or their inverters BESTEK 3-Socket 12V/24V DC Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter with 5.2A 4-Port Car USB Splitter jimmy

Thanks Turtle . jimmy

Quick question ? How much data do the unwanted video ads use, that popup when viewing some websites. Is this serious datat usage ? jimmy

Or accurately . I seen the reasons that GPS manufacturers give for not doing timely and accurate updates. Frankly I expect bettor out GPS manufacturers , so far very disappointed . jimmy

I resemble one of them remarks. The old enough that I should know better creaky joints generation . jimmy

Good luck with what ever decision you make. Keep reading , a lot these old farts , oops I meant cargo van owner/operators , have very helpful advice. jimmy

Useful info here http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/44083-cargo-van-threads.html http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/58912-mixing-battery-types.html http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/truck-talk/63873-question-van-owners-who-use-generators.html jimmy

Previous driver apparently tried something similar, it worked until the boss discovered that the insulation on the wire to the battery had melted. Boss said it was a miracle the truck did not catch on fire. Boss happened to be driving the truck when this incident occurred . I kind of thinking...

Thanks Turtle As you stated the low draw items , GPS cell all work. This kind of problem brings up issues that concern me. Like an electrical fire , probably unlikely though . jimmy

I have a very small inverter , 100 watt rating. Works fine in several different trucks , unfortunately not in the Freightliner Century I am driving at the moment. This inverter plugs into the cigarette lighter. Just wondering why it works in other trucks , but not the Century ? There are three...

Thanks runrunner Found this Truckers Tablet - The Tablet with GPS truck navigation Does any one have any experience with the Truckers Tablet? Which is supposed to have ELOG software. Found some information on the Truckers Report forum in the Electronic sub forum. Though still...

Anyone have any recommendations ? I would be purchasing this unit with my funds, so price is an object of concern .Rand McNally has a unit for around $300 bucks. Any opinions? One drawback of the Rand unit, is that apparently it is used in tandem with the Rand GPS. jimmy

I have all ways been concerned with letting a browser store/save passwords, any real grounds for that fear ? jimmy

Thanks again. jimmy

Yeah all them tech terms LOL, I think the last sentence in your post , was the only one that I even remotely understood. Opera mini browser ? Any advantage to using it ? By the way , Thanks jimmy

Any one have a clue about Google data compression, supposed to reduce your data usage , hopefully reducing phone bill. I think it's supposed to be an app ? jimmy http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/01/15/google-updates-chrome-mobile-apps-with-data-compression/

Any one have the mobile satellite setup , that I think saw occasionally at TA,s or Flying J , Wondering if they had the capability for an internet connection ? jimmy

I am wondering if there is an automatic error message that could be sent, by which I mean to the manufacturer of your GPS unit, when the GPS tells you to do something totally stupid! jimmy

Not sure if this link would add clarity to the original question...