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mc_cc
Explorer
Nov 10, 2015

Map routing on laptop

Is anyone using a laptop with GPS receiver and map routing software? I like seeing the map routing on my large laptop screen and ease of being able to zoom in and out as I want to. I really liked Microsoft Streets and Trips, but they discontinued this program. Is there a good alternative software program I can run on Windows 10?

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  • mc_cc's avatar
    mc_cc
    Explorer
    Nov 11, 2015
    4aSong wrote:
    mc.cc wrote:
    Is anyone using a laptop with GPS receiver and map routing software? I like seeing the map routing on my large laptop screen and ease of being able to zoom in and out as I want to. I really liked Microsoft Streets and Trips, but they discontinued this program. Is there a good alternative software program I can run on Windows 10?


    Do a google search for running Microsoft S&T on a Windows 10 machine as I know it has been done even though Microsoft says it's not compatible.


    I really want to stay away from Streets and Trips going forward since it is not being supported and I cannot purchase updated maps with POI. I really would like a good alternative to this. It seems like Delorme may be the answer. Thanks
  • 4aSong's avatar
    4aSong
    Explorer
    Nov 11, 2015
    mc.cc wrote:
    Is anyone using a laptop with GPS receiver and map routing software? I like seeing the map routing on my large laptop screen and ease of being able to zoom in and out as I want to. I really liked Microsoft Streets and Trips, but they discontinued this program. Is there a good alternative software program I can run on Windows 10?


    Do a google search for running Microsoft S&T on a Windows 10 machine as I know it has been done even though Microsoft says it's not compatible.
  • mc_cc's avatar
    mc_cc
    Explorer
    Nov 11, 2015
    Teacher's Pet wrote:
    Delorme Street Atlas for over 14 years..great program. Great add-ons at Discovery Owners Group and POI Factory


    So it looks like I will probably order this program. What is the process for adding the points of interest add ons? Is it a fairly easy process?
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    mc_cc
    Explorer
    Nov 11, 2015
    holstein13 wrote:
    mc.cc wrote:
    2gypsies wrote:
    We've used Delorme Street Atlas for 20 yr. or so. You don't need internet to plan your route.


    Does Delorme have a GPS sensor, or can one be used to give real time feed?
    Why yes, yes they do: http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=10091


    This looks like a good program. I just want to be able to update the road maps every couple of years and make sure the points of interests are up to date. Has this been your experience with it?
  • mc_cc's avatar
    mc_cc
    Explorer
    Nov 11, 2015
    2gypsies wrote:
    We've used Delorme Street Atlas for 20 yr. or so. You don't need internet to plan your route.


    Does Delorme have a GPS sensor, or can one be used to give real time feed?
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    enblethen
    Nomad
    Nov 11, 2015
    I am still using Streets and Trips on Win 10. I am going to keep using my 2011 version until the disk wears out.
    Undertow software has the newer version of Trailer Life director. It doesn't have all the campground info but has locations, trip routing and GPS. Under tow
    RV plan & Go
  • 2gypsies1's avatar
    2gypsies1
    Explorer III
    Nov 10, 2015
    We've used Delorme Street Atlas for 20 yr. or so. You don't need internet to plan your route.

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