New found GPS Software

[GLTHFJ60]

I don't know if anyone has used this software before, but I love it: ExpertGPS

It's a package that has three types of maps: topo, aerial photo and urban for some select cities. The topo and aerial maps have 3 or 4 different levels of detail and the most detailed of each is extremely sharp. The program pulls it's maps in blocks from their servers over the internet, but once you load a map, it's saved on the local machine so an internet connection is not required on the road. That was the main selling point for me.

I feel that this software is unique because it supports the NMEA standard for gps reciever communication, and therefore is brand independent. I have a DeluoGPS reciever, which communicates over usb but has a little piece of software that allows it to emulate a com port, making it usable with new and old programs.

On the road, this setup is extremely accurate!! It keeps track of my vehicle to within 2 meters or so, which I think is amazing.

I highly recommend it!!

[Hants]

Great software, I've used it for years.

Be careful with disk space, though. The downloaded map chunks are tiny and there are a bajillion of them.

There's a way to pre-download the maps so you can run the software on your laptop while you're on the move.

[GLTHFJ60]

Originally Posted by Hants

Great software, I've used it for years.

Be careful with disk space, though. The downloaded map chunks are tiny and there are a bajillion of them.

There's a way to pre-download the maps so you can run the software on your laptop while you're on the move.

Yeah, it does take up a bit of space, but I have a ton of free space on my laptop (~100Gb) so I'm not worried.

It's so good I think I'm gonna buy it!!

Anyone else with experience??