Gps Laptops

[+Ficky]

Does anyone know of a good kit that turns a laptop into a gps? I was going to use it to get to the general area of a cache and then use the garmin etrex. Prefeirably one that can coexist with thee etrex.

[+njload]

Not sure what you are trying to accomplish but check here: Delorme I just hook up my sportrak pro with a combination serial, cigarette connection to my laptop then when I get to the cache site just unhook the gps.

 

NJLOAD

[Jetster]

I plan to buy this http://www.gpscity.com/gps/brados/034.2.11...8/oem18usb.html

 

I use microsoft streets and trips and it works well with my garmin e-trex.

[+Ficky]

th website says it will only work with garmin mapsoure software

[+IV_Warrior]

If you already have mapping software on your laptop, all you need to get is a combination power/data to allow your Etrex to talk to the mapping software on your laptop. If you don't already have mapping software, the Delorme Earthmate GPS is now available for USB. No batteries needed, and it comes with Delorme Street Atlas. That's likely gonna be a more expensive option than just buying a combo cable, and if need be, mapping software.

[+bajalou]

I've been using Delorme's Street Atlas USA for several years with my Garmin 12 and 12xl. Just use a Belkin serial/USB converter andf the data cord for the Garmin and Street Atlas will show you where you are. Unplug GPSr and walk to the cache and plug back in back in the car. You don't know how great it is to follow your course on a moving map. You can download your waypoints into Street Atlas as a "Draw Layer" and plan your caching.

BajaLou