Bubba Bob Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Hey guys,What are ya'lls picks for the best maps & directions type service? Google, Mapquest, Yahoo, etc, all seem to give crap for directions. No, I dont think I want to go to Canada from Texas to get to Mexico... Im sure yall understand. What about the Microsoft program? Any better? I wouldnt even use them except they give you a total milage. I wish there was a program that allowed me to plan the route, and gave me the total milage and estimated time. Suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CurlingSteve Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 I find Google Earth's search has been giving reasonable directions.But (obviously/likely anyway) those are the same directions you get from Google itself.Then again, I do like "flying" the path to see where I'm going.The best mapping/directions I've experienced is DeLorme's Street Atlas 2003.That, combined with an EarthMate USB GPS dongle is fabulous.It plots my route (on a laptop on the passenger seat), gives voice instructions, and so on.It even recalculates my route when I go "off course" to lead me back on the path.I also have Street Atlas 2006, but I prefer the older (2003) interface.(Although i will admit I haven't given 2006 a fair road test). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubba Bob Posted December 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Hmm, thanks Steve. Delmorme supports Windows Mobile 5.0 devices. I might have to give this a try. Where did you purchase this? The price is a tad high Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 I use Rand McNally to get directions. If I wsh to scroll about and create my own route I will use Google maps then compare them to RM. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bearskin Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 rand mcnally is not supported by firefox.I use expedia.com....it's supported by firefox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubba Bob Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 rand mcnally is not supported by firefox.I use expedia.com....it's supported by firefox.Another check for Opera Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bearskin Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 nah...the world is full of alternatives.that's why I still use winme.my favorite words are1. options2. alternatives3. choicesy'all have a good day now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CurlingSteve Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 It (DeLorme/Earthmate combo) was pricey (around $100) when I bought it too (at Staples as I recall).But it does work quite well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blim Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Sweet talk someone with a AAA Membership and mooch some Trip-Tiks. That's what I do Liz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shanenin Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Are you sure opera works? To do custom maps it requires IE, at least according to the site. Just to get driving directions, any browser i think will workthis is the link to the IE only page, maybe it works with operahttp://www.randmcnally.com/rmc/custViewMap...hg.0&cmty=0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubba Bob Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 (edited) Are you sure opera works? To do custom maps it requires IE, at least according to the site. Just to get driving directions, any browser i think will workthis is the link to the IE only page, maybe it works with operahttp://www.randmcnally.com/rmc/custViewMap...hg.0&cmty=0Since Im looking for directions and not custom wall maps, Opera works great. I think you're right though. All the directions services works in any browser **erases check for opera** And Blim, what are "Trip-Tiks"? heh Edited December 10, 2006 by Bubba Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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