What softaware to get?

Charles1 · 07-27-2006, 12:59 PM

Well I would like some third person feedback on what to get. I read whats best bad but need to feel special. So main things I am looking for

Gps receiveror antenna what ever which one is a decent one that can connect via usb.

Software looking for one that has turn by turn voice commands. and user friendly.

Thats it.

Oh and weather proof LOL

Thanks

DarquePervert · 07-27-2006, 01:31 PM

BU353 for the hardware.
As for software, you're going to have to try out different packages to see what works best for you.

b8bboi · 07-27-2006, 01:36 PM

If you want cheap, get Microsoft Streets and Trips.

If you want touchscreen friendly and overall great GPS app, get iGuidance v3.

I would not recommend Destinator since development has kinda been stalled. However, if you buy Centrafuse for your frontend, they offer CF+Destinator as a package.

vxcarpc · 07-27-2006, 05:35 PM

Im using a cheap eBay USB mouse reciever that does 12 satelites and running Destinator and Mapmonkey. Works good for me. PS: spell check is your friend.

Charles1 · 07-27-2006, 08:06 PM

sorry about spelling. Ok I thought Microsft Streets does not have voice and yeah I forgot to mention touch screen friendly as well. Thanks

Charles1 · 07-27-2006, 08:15 PM

ok I went to the web site and this is what I found. Is this a good purchase? also it gives me option to buy cable. Which cable should I get? I see the usb one is that ok? Well please let me know before I go spending 200 for the bundle. Thanks.

DarquePervert · 07-27-2006, 08:16 PM

What is what you found?

Charles1 · 07-27-2006, 09:18 PM

woops major woops LOL this http://www.semsons.com/is3mogpswiso.html
thats what I found

tj!2k4 · 07-27-2006, 09:30 PM

Well considering that iNav wants $109 for iGuidance software only, $159.99 for software, GPS, and GPSGate sounds like a good deal to me..

To answer your previous question, yes, you will want the USB cable so you can use it with your PC.

Last but not least, it looks to me like the i.trek is a re-branded bu-353.

Charles1 · 07-29-2006, 12:09 AM

one last thingwhy is there so much stuff to download fromthe web site I posted. It's cunfusing me. If i buy it do i still need the gpsgate or does it come in the package. mainly i want something idiot proof. all in one purchase.

tj!2k4 · 07-29-2006, 07:03 AM

Don't worry about it. You don't NEED GPSGate, but it is nice to have in case you wanted to run two GPS applications at teh same time.

GPSGate is manufactured by a company called Franson, and it's basically a virtual serial port splitter, which enables multiple applications to access the GPS data stream.

It's a seperate download and just requires you to send an email with your purchase # in order to obtain the registration code.