FAQ: What is the best GPS software?

DarquePervert · 06-15-2006, 08:46 AM

This poll is another popularity poll for newbies to see what GPS software options are out there.

I like iGuidance and MapPoint2006 as it's integrated into StreetDeck.

meddler · 06-15-2006, 08:56 AM

i prefer D3 clients. ie Map monkey and Freedrive

michael_16j · 06-15-2006, 09:24 AM

Microsoft streets and trips 2006,

I used it when we where lost in DFW and it saved me alot of time, somehow we missed our exit, and went for a 30min joy ride lol, but all i had to do was enter where i want to go and set it as the end, and the gps would find me and reroute us, we should have been using it before OOPs

I also used it to find the nearest jack in the box works damm well

updatable road work roads nice feature

Customizable trip planning and maps

Plan stops, scenic detours, and fuel stops as well as add multiple destinations and quickly alter your route.

More than 1.8 million points of interest

Quickly find restaurants, ATMs, hotels, and other points of interest without having to be online.

Plan trips and calculate mileage, time, and expenses

Includes more than 5.9 million miles of routable roads and highways throughout the United States and Canada.

Get accurate, detailed, door-to-door directions

Enjoy the comfort of knowing that the going is clear and easy every step of the way.

Updated maps for the United States and Canada

Get all new maps of more than 5.9 million miles of routable roads and highways

RedGTiVR6 · 06-16-2006, 09:43 AM

I have used iGuidance 2.1.2 and Streets and Trips 2006, I much more prefer Streets and Trips 2006

Ste_nova · 06-16-2006, 09:55 AM

i use autoroute europe 2005 (basicly mappoint)

guino · 06-20-2006, 10:25 AM

I love mappoint, specially with the night mode. It's just a well populated map.

I still use MM & FD for destinator maps with rotation. And to double check directions against Mappoint.

I have TomTom on my PocketPC and it is incredible. Really cool.. Just don't think it's suitable for PC use with the emulator. But I'd pay some $$$ to get it on the PC if made available as a native windows application.

deathguy · 06-28-2006, 08:57 AM

MS Streets & Trips 2006 for me. I haven't tried any other GPS software yet, but I've been satisfied with the results this one give. It even tells you the speed you're going too! :rofl

claytp · 10-08-2006, 02:49 AM

I prefer iGuidance because it provides both PC and pocket PC applications. it was a BIRTCH trying to get TOMTOM to use my bluetooth, and I can at least TELL iGuidance what port it is connected on.

korek28 · 10-27-2006, 12:14 AM

using Delorme Street Atlas USA 2006

Find it works great on a car pc setup as it has voice commands ( meaning you can talk to it ) as well as decent-sized buttons for a car monitor.

2k1Toaster · 10-27-2006, 02:42 AM

Streets and Trips 2006!

DCS · 10-27-2006, 12:12 PM

Map Monkey does the job for me --- just a little problem with the shutdown process, but it's no more than a minor glitch

Yateball · 10-31-2006, 06:42 AM

I use MS Streets & Trips 2006 and it is awesome

IGuidance was really good too, but MS is just a tad better

durwood · 11-02-2006, 09:55 AM

I have used Delorme 2004 and 2006. 2006 is much easier to use than 2004 for directions and such but its kind of hard to use on a small screen. It's nice too if you miss your turn it will reroute you after a little while.

Anyone compare this to IGuidance? I would like to know specific advantages and disadvantages.

Also it would help if people said why they like one over another if they have tried more than one. That seems more useful.

RedGTiVR6 · 11-02-2006, 10:44 AM

I've used 2004 Delorme and IG.

hands down IG kicks it's butt.

The Delorme was so difficult to use while in a car, the GPS antenna that came with it was a joke and wasn't very accurate.

The screen layout of IG is 10x better.

But, keep in mind that nothing is 100% yet on any of them.

Bugbyte · 11-02-2006, 12:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by durwood

I have used Delorme 2004 and 2006. 2006 is much easier to use than 2004 for directions and such but its kind of hard to use on a small screen. It's nice too if you miss your turn it will reroute you after a little while.

Anyone compare this to IGuidance? I would like to know specific advantages and disadvantages.

Also it would help if people said why they like one over another if they have tried more than one. That seems more useful.

Take a look here for contrasts and comparisons. A little dated, but not totally useless.