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Brand: Delorme Mapping Connectivity: USB EAN: 0019916007065 Format: CD-ROM Item Dimensions: Label: Delorme Mapping Manufacturer: Delorme Mapping MPN: AE-006761-201 Platform: Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 95 Publisher: Delorme Mapping Release Date: April 25, 2003 Studio: Delorme Mapping Editorial Review: Product Description: The Earthmate GPS Receiver is a high-performance, easy-to-use link to the satellite navigation technology of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Earthmate and a laptop PC will show your location on detailed Street Atlas USA Deluxe maps (available as a bundle). An arrow shows your position in real time on street-level maps, so you always know where you are and where you need to be.Earthmate has been developed in partnership with Rockwell/Conexant, the company that pioneered GPS satellite technology. This means you get faster satellite acquisition times and outstanding performance specifically designed to maximize the unique capabilities of award-winning Street Atlas USA and other DeLorme software.Earthmate features a durable housing with a moisture-resistant seal and is designed to withstand a wide variety of road conditions. Unlike many other GPS receivers, Earthmate can be powered by four AAA batteries. This is especially important when using Earthmate with handheld or laptop computers in a car where available power is already being used. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Turned Out to be an older versionThis turned out to be an older (2004) version of the software. Seller's ad didn't indicate this fact. Works fine however. I've used Delorme Earthmate and Street Atlas for at least ten years now. I thought I was upgrading to a newer version. Rating: - Ok I guess, but a little out dated nowThis worked fine for a few months, but the relationship to my movement and the map were never completely correct. After a while I couldn't get the GPS device to work. Not a great buy. Rating:  - Good product; can be tweaked & adaptedI have used the Delorme Street Atlas 2004 and associated Earthmate GPS for the last 2 years with more positive than negative experiences (I do not care much about the voice feature). Unbeknownst to some, the receiver can be tweaked to work with other products. You can download a FREE serial emulation driver from the Delorme Website which will let you tweak USB settings to work the Delorme GPS unit with third party mapping software. The Delorme Support Website also helps the user with installation ... Read More Rating: - Almost worth the priceOne of my few reviews. I purchased the Earthmate GPS with Street Atlas on the recomendation of a friend. I prefer Microsoft Streets & Trips, but the GPS function of MS doesn't have the voice directions. I used the Delorme software in the past, but was never too impressed. I'm still not, but it has gotten better. The installation of the software was quick. I did try to install the serial interface, but XP crapped out, so I had to roll back to before the install. I plugged in the GPS and it worked well. From ... Read More Rating: - Great value in GPS technology!The Earthmate and Street Atlas 2005 for PC is a great value in GPS when you consider you can own it for about 100 bucks! I used my Earthmate recently on a vaca to Florida. We arrived in Tampa (my first visit there) at 11 pm, and rented a car. I fired up my laptop using Earthmate, and the program talked us flawlessly to the front door of our hotel in St Pete, about 30 miles away! It was wonderful realizing that with GPS, you are never lost! The technology is not perfect. For instance, the program gets confused ... Read More |
