[GeoStL] Re: Street Atlas 2005
- From: "Brad Myers" <bmyers88@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 22:05:31 -0500
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I'm using MS Street & Trips 2005 (comes with the PDA software for $39.95).
I exported the map of the area. Used GSAK to make push pins and placed
them on the map. When I click on a push pin it brings up the GC name,
title, who hid it, and the ratings. Found a few errors in the map, but
better for me than going with out one.
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[mailto:geocaching-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Bensman
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:43 PM
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [GeoStL] Street Atlas 2005
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I tried the new version of their PDA software Street Atlas USA for
Handhelds. I returned it. You cannot download waypoints. However, if
you have the caches imported into Street Atlas USA 2005 Plus when you save
the map to your handheld, they show up. It supports high resolution
displays including 320 by 480 displays. My biggest complaint with it was
it took an hour for it to calculate a 30 mile route. While you can see
more than you can with the Garmin 60CS, I will stick with it and my
laptop. I do NOT recommend this program for use geocaching.
I also have tried Street Atlas USA 2005 Plus. I highly recommend it. It
seems to have fewer errors in the street database (it will route you
across the popular street bridge). It also has some better features for
navigating you. The one I like the best is it tells you two turns ahead
and will display two turns ahead on the screen. It handles importing the
cache files just like the 2004 version. If you are looking for a program
to use on your laptop caching, this is the best one out there. I am not
sure if it is worth the $70 to upgrade from version 2004. But I did.
Jim Bensman
"Nature Bats Last"
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