GPS type program for laptop?

I wont say a word driver .. the internet is a wonderful place heh

 

39 bucks, but that truck stop plus looks pretty sporty. Going to d/l the demo and give it a test run. then will look into d/l'g the full version.
I like using my laptop as opposed to a dash mounted device, just for the size of the display and all.
I don't nor would I put my trust into any device. use it as a tool. Streets and trips, plus google maps, using the sat. view and bbeing able to see ahead of time the roads, and a simple phone call to a customer, typically able to stay out of trouble.


I had pc miler, but really never got into its interface and usability. It was a older version I came across, might d/l a newer version and give it a whirl.

 

Was checking out the truck stop plus website, and they have a link to a laptop stand.
Cheaper than the ones in the truck stops.
Made out of plexiglass.
Next stop Lowes, I think I can make one the same. Heck a few pieces of pipe, a couple of fittings and flanges to mount with. wiz bang I think I can come up with a nifty stand as opposed to just bouncing around on the passenger seat

 

Yea you can make it your self.. get the flex conduit at lowes.. an some plexy glass.. an some velcro.. I have a home made one.. works just fine.. an it you want a screen support.. just use a strip of the plexy.. heat it an bend it.. an mount it I used epoxy to mount the lid support.. .. works perfect

 

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The new PCMiler is pretty easy.. I like the delorme with plus pack.. I can pull up the phone number of just about anyone in the country.. plus anyone on the same block

 

The Delorme phone listing have saved me time more than once. It's a great program.

 

Streets and Trip is a Microsoft program. You can get the basics of the program at any Best Buy / Walmart store. Or if you like you can probably buy it directly online with microsoft on their website. http://www.microsoft.com/Streets/en-us/default.aspx

Personally I highly recomend NOT getting ALK Co-Pilot 11. Terrible program, terrible service, terrible support, zero updates. If you want to get routed the wrong way, Co pilot is perfect.

Frankly I would recomend using the directions and google maps with aerial views to tell you wahts comming for directions. New Jersey is wonderful for surprises. Below is such a surprise. Directions were "After off ramp make left turn at light, turn at entrance to costco". Reality is comming off the ramp one needs to stay right and use cross over to turn left. In this job its all about the details.

 

I've been using copilot for over 4 years. I've encountered VERY few problems. And from what I've read on this forum I think I'm going to stay with it until the tnd500 is actually ready for field use.

 

I have been playing with IGuidance 3.1 ... not bad.. not good.. but I like the umpc feature.. it makes the screen huge.. you can read it from 8ft away.. but it is not made for trucks.. but good to get from city to city.. an it has speed warnings..that can be set on auto or manual.. you can right click anywhere on the map an get weather report.. so tha is kind of nice also..

 

Another great GPS program is Garmin Mobile PC. It looks very similar to the Garmin Nuvi's, and the maps are VERY up to date. Also, if you use a touchscreen, it's very easy to use with that. I have a 7" touchscreen mounted to the dash that's hooked to my laptop. The only time I open the laptop is when I need to do more detailed work with it.