Date:         Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:31:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Maps vs GPS
Comments: To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
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On Sun, Oct 11, 2009 at 7:11 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> Does there happen to be any programs or firmware for trial or nominal fee?
> I could probably p/u the receiver at the computer discount place down the
> street.


Both Microsoft Streets & Trips and the Delorme mapping software is sold with
a USB port GPS receiver at around $100, less if you shop a little bit.  In
mye experience the GPS unit that ships with S&T is far superior to the
Delorme unit, more compact and versatile and much more sensative, even works
indoors.
I'm not familiar with any mapping/planning software that includes the needed
base maps that is free or even shareware.  There may be some out there but
I'm not aware of any.
BTW, the Delorme GPS receiver can be used with S&T if you install a little
utility.  But it doesn't work well, BTDT.

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