Expedition GPS Laptop

[Ric]

what do you guys recommend for laptop GPS software ? and what else is needed ?
Most of you know that I have the Garmin handheld GPS, but got a new laptop, and will at some point make a mount for the 4runner

[Robinhood4x4]

I've only used garmin mapsource with my garmin. I like it, but it's a little cumbersome to use. The programming is pretty old. Maybe they have newer versions now, though.

[AxleIke]

The new Garmin stuff is pretty good. It isn't quite as quick as a handheld when using it, but it is a LOT more powerful.

A guy I know LOVES the DeLorme stuff.

You can do all sorts of stuff, like go from topo to street and overlay them both on the fly, as well as get better route options and, of course, have a larger screen.

[Good Times]

ric,

try this thread:

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...26&topic=105.0

has a few softwares that I use on my pc. I also setup the same pc for slosurfer and he's been using it so you might want to ask him on his thoughts on some of the softwares on there.

[Ric]

Lance, i seen that thread after, i posted mine, sorry guys, your more than welcome to delete this thread some good info there

[Good Times]

ric, no worries, we'll keep this thread open regardless

I may merge the thread later on. (or right now I guess)

[slosurfer]

oh man! I was posting replies in both these threads just when you were merging them. Haha, needless to say, they both got lost.

Anyways, I don't have much to add as I haven't had any trips since surfnturf and I got the laptop right after that. I did play around with usaphotomaps on my desktop and really liked it. I need to learn how to do some things, delete maps that I don't want anymore and how to save to disk rather than the hard drive (if anyone figures this out and can explain it to someone who isn't extremely computer savvy, that would be really cool). Other than that, it is really easy to use and I can't wait to use it on a trip, although I guess I need to come up with two mounts, one for each toyota.

[Good Times]

Chris:

I have this: Ram Mount RAM-316-3BA1U
UNPKD RAM POD III W/ DBL BALL MNT

I originally went with the one that was vehicle specific but did not like it as it took up too much of the passenger space so I ended up getting the universal one and by far is easy to use.

It's cheaper too check it out. If I get my 4runner up and running in time, I need to show you my setup because it's really nice

[slosurfer]

Thanks, that looks like it could work and possibly be easy to switch between vehicles. I can't wait to see your rig done and the setup you have.

[Ric]

thanks for merging them, been on flu meds sorry for the hassel