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| From: DeLorme
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $49.95
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 233
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: DVD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows Vista
Connectivity: USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 3.2 x 2.4 x 0.8
MPN: AE-007961-203
Model: AE-7961-203
UPC: 019916005887
EAN: 0019916005887
ASIN: B0014A2LJ8
Release Date: March 17, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 22
 Street Atlas USA 2009 A Much Improved Version July 21, 2008
William Cassada
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is my 4th version of Street Atlas USA (2009, w/ LT-40 GPS) First one was given to me by my wife as a birthday gift, and I've grown to love the program. I use an old laptop (Compaq 1800T)w/ Windows 2000 Pro, w/14.2" screen in my car, prop it up on a pillow on the center console, and Voila! -- a much better presentation than the many squinty-eyed 4"X4" screen versions that proliferate the market. In addition, my touch pad is near the user end of the computer, making it easy to access while I'm on the go, and the speakers are also on that same side of the computer, making voice commands easier to hear.
True, DeLorme Software takes a while to get used to, especially if you are a typical Windows user. But after a while, getting around the Nav screen gets easier and pretty soon its real easy to use.
To give it a true test, I recently made a trip from Florida to Wisconsin & return, 3000 miles in all. In previous versions, there was a definite problem with intermittent satellite signal loss, but not so with the 2009 LT-40 GPS version. During the entire trip, I never lost the satellite signal -- not even once, which I found to be remarkable.
My computer only has 196MB RAM, although DeLorme recommends 256MB as a minimun -- in spite of that the program worked great -- sometimes a little sluggish, especially when changing screen ratios during 3D view, but nothing I couldn't live with.
The 3D presentation in this version is, in my opinion, perhaps the greatest improvement DeLorme has made to this program. It looks like you're flying, as the top of screen always represents the direction in which you're driving, so the map, contours, etc., rotate constantly on the screen as you turn corners, round curves, and so on. Reminds me of flying -- like you're looking out of the cockpit of an airplane. You can go down to a very low ratio where you're flying along, and you can see exits, and crossroads fly by at an amazing clip. Or you can back out to a point where your map actually ends at the curvature of the earth. Or anywhere in between. Totally cool.
So I am a confirmed Street Atlas USA user. Very happy with this latest version and would recommend it to anyone.
 Don't Forget to Take Your Hardcopy Maps July 6, 2008
High Rad Drifter (Panama City, FL)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have used a similar notebook based GPS systems for over ten years. This is the first system that did not meet my expectations. The system has no problem acquiring satellite signals and tracking correctly. The problem with this product is incorrect mapping software. On a recent 600 mile trip, I would have had severe problems had I not had a paper map handy. With previous GPS navigation systems, I could have left my maps at home. If we could just get some accurate mapping software, this would be a usable product.
Works great, Even in the air - Worth the money! July 19, 2008
Reviewer (Austin, TX)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This baby gets the full five stars as it exceeded my expectations. First of all, using this in a car is possible but who really drives and uses a laptop at the same time? Get a nice hand held GPS if you need driving directions. I got the Delorme just in case as a backup to my portable GPS. I travel and cannot be without one while on the road. For $50 you can't beat this product and it is well worth the money. The main reason I chose this was to use when I am a passenger on a commercial aircraft (I like to track my position but not all airlines allow this). Most hand held GPS will not work while flying. This one does, and very well. It will show exact position, speed and altitude. For this purpose, the map need not be highly detailed. In addition, this is one of the few GPS to feature included Mexico maps. Overall, this is a great buy for those who want a PC-based GPS. The software has many more features than portable GPS receivers. If this sounds like what you are looking for, you can't go wrong with this.
Pros:
Works great, even on aircraft
Includes Mexico map
Low Cost
WAAS-enabled
NMEA-compliant 16-channel receiver
STMicroelectronics new high-sensitivity Teseo chipset
Proprietary Kalman filter for enhanced position accuracy
Maximum Velocity: 1000 knots
Works on XP or Vista
Software has many, many features
Cons:
Long time for satellite lock (Like all GPS but stays connected once locked)
PC-Based so portability is an issue. Hard to use in a vehicle
Maps not highly detailed
 Great Idea . . . and that's about it June 26, 2008
JM
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This package is a great idea and would be very nice, if the software was actually usable. The interface is pretty well thought out but the finding of destinations and maps that seem to be outdated ruin the product.
The GPS receiver also leaves a lot to be desired. It has taken up to 20 minutes on occasion to acquire a satellite lock. This was not in a building, but sitting out in the open. My Nuvi 350 took less than a minute.
All in all I would not recommend this product.
 Much improved July 14, 2008
J. Dang
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I had a Copilot Navigator 9.0 before but the GPS device died after one trip so I was looking for another one with updated map and new feature and this one was on sale for $50 so I thought I tried.
As stated, this new device was quick to acquire the signal unlike my old one which can take 15 mins to do that. So this one is really good and I love it. The map is 2009 I have the latest map data. The software took a while to adjust to as I was already used to the Copilot.
This product qualifies for free super saver shipping. I need it within a week so I upgraded the shipping to standard. Amazon shipped it from Memphis which is 2 hrs away from Little Rock and it took them 6 days to get here which is ridiculous. I do realize they said standard shipping take 3-5 business days but come on it's 2 hrs driving. I ordered stuff from newegg all the time and they shipped it from Memphis within 2 days. Amazon should learn from newegg.
Pros:
1. Quick to acquire signal (#1 reason to buy)
2. Map is updated (#2 reason to buy).
3. Software has a lot of features and customization.
4. Ability to download aerial image of location and impose it on the map which I think is neat. The software comes with free $40 of images you can download.
5. Ability to search of POIs. Several times we wanted to know where walmarts were or where shopping malls were and it found them for us from where we were.
Cons:
I mainly have the issues with the software. The device is working as advertise and I love its quickness to get the signal.
1. Point of Interests(POIs) - I like what Copilot navigator did on this. With Copilot navigator you can just tell it to display or not to display upcoming POIs, how far ahead you like to search, what kinds of POIs and it will automatically search for these POIs along the trip. So you only set it once and it will do that for every trip. With Earthmate you have to search them ahead before or during the trip every time and whenever there is a POI coming up it lets you know but instead of a display it has a red info bar on the map where you click on it for more information. With Copilot it displayed the POI on a pop up window for 10s with voice and then close it which is very convenient. I found at times that I had to click on the button with Earthmate to bring up more info on the POI which is troublesome when you drive.
2. I tested this new device & software on a trip to Dallas and for the most part it did a great job. Dallas has so many on going road/highway construction that it's impossible to get new the new road data. Some roads were closed but now opened. Twice we had to drive trace back to previous road since the software didn't know where we were. On one location it took us to a wrong place. We were looking for the Restland Cemetary in Garland and the address number must have been mixed up or something but the location took us to was way ahead of what it was. We ahd to drive several blocks to get to the correct place.
3. Voice navigation could be a little better.
4. The 3-D tracking view isn't as good my old Copilot. The road/street names aren't easily readable. The high contrast color which it says should help with daytime driving didn't really help much. My old Copilot was better. I used the 2-D view and it's better.
Overall I am satisfy with this and I look forward to another trip with it.
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