Hello All, I need another recommendation for handheld GPS mapping software and = units. The software is the most important aspect of my needs. I need = software that is current and accurate especially for trails, ranch = roads, logging roads, dirt roads and back roads in the US. I would like = to be able to discern ownership of roads i.e.. public or private, as = well. Garmin's software data is 20 to 30 years old so they are out. = Magellan's detail is poor for contours but their data is current. = Delorme has great detail in their Gazetteer maps and their software is = the same but their handheld is a little pricey. Trimble is high dollar = and Bushnell has a weird software deal that I couldn't get details on. =20
I want to be able to hook my handheld GPS unit up to my laptop in the = truck to have GPS for my laptop while mobile and for downloading GPS = data. Or I can use the GPS unit as a stand alone auto GPS mounted on = the dash in a holder. Both Garmin and Magellan require you use their = software for their units. I will use the GPS and software to find my = way on back roads, ranch roads and logging roads in my vehicle and for = the same on foot in the field, GPS points of localities and also turn by = turn directions and info for finding gas, food and motels. I just = purchased ArcGIS 9.2 so I have that. I also don't want to have to carry = a bunch of data cards with my GPS unit to get the map detail I need. I = travel all over the US. What about color versus black & white screen? = Screen size? Finally, I don't want to spend a fortune. What do you = guys suggest? Any thoughts? Ideas? Recommendations? I appreciate your = help with this and I will summarize and post the responses to the list. Take Care, Michael E. Welker Herpetologist / Wildlife Scientist 3105 Eads Place El Paso, Texas 79935 (915) 595-8831 home (352) 256-4000 cell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
