joker911
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join:2004-01-05
Cherry Hill, NJ
| GPS Software For Laptop
I am currently running Microsoft Streets and Trips with a USB gps receiver on my laptop. I really don't like the software and was wondering if anyone can recommend alternative mapping software that works on a laptop running windows xp. Surprisingly I found very little via a google search.
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GeekNJ
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join:2000-09-23
Waldwick, NJ
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| Why don't you like it.
Probably the only other popular package in that price range is Delorme Street Atlas. You can usually pick it up discounted a little online or one of your local computer retailers.
From my experience, MS is more straight forward and Delorme more powerful but with a more complicated interface.
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jim61
join:2000-09-10
Vermilion, OH | reply to joker911
This works great !!!
»www.inavcorp.com/products/iguidance21.html |
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joker911
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join:2004-01-05
Cherry Hill, NJ
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I have built in Gps in my Acura TL and the software blows streets and trips out of the water in every possible way as do most handhelp gps units. Delorme has several bad reviews, so I think I will skip it. I guess there isn't anything of that caliber available for laptops.
The inav package looks like it is for pocket pc. I am looking for a laptop package. |
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GeekNJ
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join:2000-09-23
Waldwick, NJ
·Verizon FIOS
| Delorme Street Atlas is probably the #1 PC based navigation package so of course you'd find a lot of reviews with some negative. It's $40 and a 30 day money back guarantee.
What's better about your $2k in-car navigation vs your $40 PC based software? I used a few versions of Delorme Street Atlas before I purchased a Garmin GPS w/ autorouting. I also own a brand new 2007 Chevy Suburban LTX with their in-dash navigation. Other then voice prompts in the Suburban, it does the same routing as my $400 handheld GPS.
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Kanebrake
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join:2002-03-12
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You might give this one a try.
»www.undertowsoftware.com/PMSAT/PMSAT.htm
I haven't used it since ver 5 but liked the software very much.
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jim61
join:2000-09-10
Vermilion, OH
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said by joker911 :
The inav package looks like it is for pocket pc. I am looking for a laptop package.
Software includes pocket PC, laptop, & UMPC/AutoPC versions!
Main program: 12MB (PPC); 64MB (laptop/UMPC)
Map data size: 2.3GB
Compatible Operating Systems:
PC version: Windows ME/NT/2000/XP (not compatible w/ Windows MCE)
PPC version: Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE, WM5.0
Pocket PC's/Pocket PC Phones: Dell Garmin iQue** HP iPAQ iMate
Mitek (not A701) NEC Siemens Palm Treo 700W
Viewsonic
& various PPC Phones (Samsung i730, PPC 6600/6700, Cingular 8125, 9100, etc)***
*Note: certain models within the brand might not be compatible. Please verify with manufacturers or iNav.
**Note: compatible Garmin iQues include M3, M4, M5
***Note: not compatible w/ PPC/PPC phones w/o touch screen support
Receivers:
iGuidance works with any GPS receivers that are based on the NMEA protocol using RS232, USB, CF, or bluetooth interface.USB-based receivers must come with an USB-to-Serial bridge driver that is Microsoft certified in order to work with iGuidance on your laptop. This driver is provided by the gps receiver manufacturer. *For USG SDIO-502 receiver, please generate map to laptop/PC C:\ drive first and then copy over to SD card.
Minimum System Requirements:
Laptop: DVD/CD ROM drive, USB port, minimum 256MB memory, PII CPU or above
PPC: ARM CPU ONLY, minimum 64MB on-board memory |
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PoMC
join:2006-09-06
Browns Mills, NJ
| I use CoPilot Live on my pocket pc, and there is a really nice laptop version of their software. Just checked out the site and CoPilot Live Laptop is on sale for $129. Usually it is much more expensive than that!
»www.alk.com/copilot/laptop_screenshots.asp |
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