+mattloaf1 Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 I'm a Mac user, but I'm considering picking up a real cheap laptop (around 50 bucks) on Ebay, and connecting that sucker to my Garmin eTrex, so i can get some real-time mapping action going on while I'm driving. I'd like an all-in-one software package that can give me real-time location data on the laptop, and also, I'd like to be able to upload waypoints onto the eTrex from the laptop, ideally automatically using Geocaching.com's waypoint downloading thing. Is this possible? If I can't do both of these things with one app, can someone atleast recommend a good real-time mapping software for Windows 95 and above? Quote Link to comment
+PDOP's Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 For a freeware option look at GPS Trackmaker. It'll do what you want except for being able to upload the EasyGPS geocache waypoints. For that you may have to upload them into your GPS from EasyGPS them download them into Trackmaker. PDOP's GPS Pages Quote Link to comment
+mattloaf1 Posted April 28, 2003 Author Share Posted April 28, 2003 I like the screenshots on that site, looks like a nice app... Does it come with maps installed, or do I have to insert maps myself? Quote Link to comment
+PDOP's Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 quote:Originally posted by mattloaf1:Does it come with maps installed, or do I have to insert maps myself? No, you have to import and manually calibrate (two points) them. PDOP's GPS Pages Quote Link to comment
+mattloaf1 Posted April 28, 2003 Author Share Posted April 28, 2003 So.. i need something like MS Streets and Trips if I want I map of the whole US and be able to see where I am and where I'm going on it, I guess? Quote Link to comment
+EtrexRose Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 sounds good to me, or Delorme's software which actually talks to you from the lap top while driving. I do what I gotta do, when I GOTTA do it. Quote Link to comment
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