A Co-Pilot Live (Droid) Review.

Don't need to buy a usb gps if your laptop has bluetooth. There is a app that will let you use your android phone as a gps reciever. Look in the market for "network/bluetooth gps". It's $1.99 and works for me.

 

Yes. That is the laptop version. It is identical to the Droid or the iPhone app, version - 8, and it is the same price as the app. The only additional item required is a GPS antenna if you don't already own one or if your laptop doesn't have one inside, or if your cell phone doesn't allow to connect it as a GPS NMEA data receiver.

 

Ok, hold on.

Here is the sequence for CoPilot Truck releases from OLDEST to NEWEST

Ver 4: original version 8 years ago for laptop.

Ver 9: much improved based on ver 4 feedback and arguably the "best" version ever in terms of features, but the maps got old and it doesn't work on 64-bit computers.

ver 11: totally redesigned with new interface in 2008 and Windows Vista-32. Had several painful quirks including incompatibilities with some screen sizes and still did not work on 64-bit operating systems. Did not have ability to update it on web and maps are several years out of date now.

ver 8: redesigned again for Windows 7 and based on user feedback and added several new features including weather, traffic, internet mapping updates, and state mileage logging. Released just before Christmas at a lower price than previous versions and across multi-platforms (PC Miler Navigator x50, Droid, iPhone, and laptop)

 

I find that the live search for a truck stop is much better than the built in POIs

 

I use google and it works fine with the exception that you ALWAYS have to verify the trip on your maps to make CERTAIN that it has you on a truck route. Since I am one of the POOR truckers after being unemployed for 2 years I gotta wait awhile to afford the truck navigator. The verizon navigator also is configurable for a box truick and that did actually well but it is 10 bucks per month and since I am a cheapskate, I take the time to verify route.

I have the droid2 and i have also lost signal on a couple of occasions out in the 'sticks' so it is helpful to have your directions written down if the signal is lost. Once was in OK, can't remember the other. I was freaking out too badly since I forgot to write down the directions - LOL.

 

Ditch the VZ Nav and get at least the Copilot USA for cars (about $5 in the market). Then at least you have a working GPS with no need of service.