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 Mapping software
#897899
07/28/08 07:38 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 706
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Rock Warrior
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I've only used MS Streets & Trips vintage 2001 or so. I like it just fine but I need to buy some software for a new computer and I'm wondering what other programs are out that people like. I have to be able to use it offline, so things like Google Earth (which I LOVE) won't cut it.
I've seen bits and pieces of National Geographic Backroads Explorer, but they are a bit pricey. At least I thought they were expensive. I just looked on Ebay and found a few copies going for cheap.
Any suggestions?
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Re: Mapping software
[Re: Jeepeater]
#897900
07/28/08 07:56 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
Trail Leader
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Because my wife was forever getting lost, I bought her a Garmin E-trex Legend and the associated software. When she gets lost now, she can call and tell me where she is. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: Mapping software
[Re: Jeepeater]
#897901
07/28/08 08:03 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 479
Mudrunner
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I used to use Fugawi Marine ENC a lot - but they also have a cheaper version for about $135. You can use just about any format. http://www.fugawi.com/web/products/fugawi_global_navigator.htmIMO fugawi rocks - the best out there for the money. We would scan charts and use Canvas with the GIS pack to georeference them, save as a GeoJpeg, and use it with fugawi for navigation.
You know you're in for a rough night at sea when the barometer does this: 
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Re: Mapping software
[Re: Jeepeater]
#897902
07/28/08 09:14 PM
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Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,258
Body Damage is Cool
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Take a look at Oziexplorer as the base software, you add the data.
1997 Montero SR <a href="www.georgiaoverland.com" target="_blank">www.georgiaoverland.com</a>
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Re: Mapping software
[Re: Jeepeater]
#897903
07/28/08 09:41 PM
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Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 11,727
Web Wheeler
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TomTom for car navigation is the best, turn by turn directions and a 3D display. Very user friendly even my wife can figure it out. It's wallet size and you can carry it with you if you need to explore the city on foot. For $144 you get the GPS with the North America database built in. Just keep using the old Streets and Trips on the laptop <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> http://www.amazon.com/TomTom-ONE-Portable-Vehicle-Navigator/dp/B000H866BM
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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Re: Mapping software
[Re: Jeepeater]
#897904
07/29/08 11:38 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 4,282
Roll Me Over
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if this is for a static PC, believe me when i say S&T 2008 improves on all versions of S&T.
i have delorme's topo 6 and street atlas 5 (or 6) and i really hate the interfaces on the delorme's products.
i used to have national geographics mapping s/w too, but i found the screens too messy since they essentially used the scanned paper maps.
when you go mobile with S&T 2008, the gps functions are improved too. only thing missing from it, is a nice birds eye view, instead of just a overhead view.
leo d. 90 4runner, v6, auto, WCOR CitB kit, marlin duals, arb rear, tt front 4.88, blah, blah, blah... Pres. of TEAM IFS! and GETTING OFF 4WD Club member
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