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  1. 14th May 2007, 01:55 PM #1
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    GPS Software

    ? Does anyone make GPS software that can turn a laptop with a GPS attached to a NAVMAN style GPS Navigator (one that gives directions?)

    I'm currently running Ozi Explorer on a Toughbook (virtually an in car touchscreen) and this works great for showing me where I am.

    I'm wondering whether I can utilise the PC and the GPS and just buy the software to get the thing to morph into a NAVMAN or similar?

    I imagine if I can get a program that will download sensis maps and be able to tell me where to go, then I can have Live mapping as well as Navigation.

    Is it do-able?
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    I thought tomtom and programs like that were able to do that?
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    There is a program called copilot live laptop which i am told will generate routes automatically like a tom tom, its about $400 from http://www.mrgadget.com.au/catalog/t...re-p-1091.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phoenix View Post
    I thought tomtom and programs like that were able to do that?
    They dont run on laptops
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  5. 14th May 2007, 03:50 PM #5
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    Hi Michael2,

    Being fiscally challenged, I recently purchased a program called Navelite off evilBay for a grand total of $59.00 instead of forking out the bigger bucks for Oziexplorer or Trackranger.
    Check out the link below for a current price on eBay.
    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GPS-navigatio...QQcmdZViewItem

    I have installed it on my laptop and it looks good but need to upgrade my old GPS receiver as it won't communicate with my laptop.

    Hope this helps.
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    Freedrive will do navigation. It runs on a laptop and uses maps from Destinator 3 onwards - and it's free (if you have the maps)
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    I run Destinator data and MapMonkey as the front end...

    Do a search on the net and you will find what you need....
    If not PM me
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    Quote Originally Posted by aaron.miller View Post
    There is a program called copilot live laptop which i am told will generate routes automatically like a tom tom, its about $400 from http://www.mrgadget.com.au/catalog/t...re-p-1091.html

    Aaron
    For that kind of money I may as well buy a dedicated NAVMAN that I can use independent of the laptop.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ajh73f View Post
    Hi Michael2,

    Being fiscally challenged, I recently purchased a program called Navelite off evilBay for a grand total of $59.00 instead of forking out the bigger bucks for Oziexplorer or Trackranger.
    Check out the link below for a current price on eBay.
    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GPS-navigatio...QQcmdZViewItem

    I have installed it on my laptop and it looks good but need to upgrade my old GPS receiver as it won't communicate with my laptop.

    Hope this helps.
    Well this looks the part , and for $50 for all 2007 Aussie Maps, it's just the price of a Melways!!!

    I wonder how good the off road maps are? They've got 24/7 Tech support, so I may send them some Qs. I'll keep you posted.
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    any updates on this Ebay sourced software? Looks great! I am after something to update my mapmonkey/2005 maps setup in the rangie on a craptop!

    Lots of local Adelaide roads have been made since the maps were

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