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Posted by Bucko
- September 08, 2014, 12:10:05 PMIf you have an android phone with a real GPS built in (as opposed to some phones which have location services which rely on cell tower positioning to determine your location) (many Samsungs have real GPS's) there are a bunch of free mapping/Navigation software packages which allow the maps to be downloaded (also free) ahead of time so that you can navigate without a data connection (which means it works where's there's no cell reception and even when there is cell reception, you're not using expensive mobile data). I think one of the best is Oruxmaps http://www.oruxmaps.com/index_en.html. Another good one is NavFree.
Posted by Troll
- September 08, 2014, 08:49:52 AMI'm using MS S&T, also, but I'm still using the 2005 version which supports GPS. I have the GPS adapter installed on my netbook and take it with me. I know I didn't use it on the way to Maggie Valley, but, it was raining most of the way from Ohio, and getting my little computer wet is probably not a good idea. I did use it to find an alternative route from Helen that saved me some time for the trip home...
Posted by CDNRatMan
- September 07, 2014, 23:46:38 PMI use Microsoft Streets and Maps, for the following, and because I was not able to get any other one to do what I like.
On MS Streets and Maps, I can set my start time and my arrival time and any stops along the route. I have not learned how to down load that info into my Garmin either so I normally write my road numbers on my mirrors and change them as needed.....I also make my own route card and have it handy were I can see it and just follow the turns.
Posted by greenbarn
- September 07, 2014, 23:22:12 PMFavorite map software?? I think a couple of you use Microsoft Streets & Trips. Any others?? What are the advantages of using a software package, over just an internet mapping site (e.g. google map)
I use Mapquest to put together rides, then download them to my GPS. I like Google Maps a lot better, but can't figure out how to download a route to the Garmin.