Software DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 with Street Atlas 2007 USA/Canada
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Binding: CD-ROM
Brand: Delorme
EAN: 0019916006365
Format: CD-ROM
Label: DeLorme
Manufacturer: DeLorme
Model: AE-7738-203
Publisher: DeLorme
Release Date: December 15, 2006
Sales Rank: 6688
Studio: DeLorme
Features:- Plug-and-play laptop GPS utilizes your existing large screen
- Completely updated map database, now with Canadian street-level maps
- GPS voice commands, spoken directions, automatic back on track
- The latest generation of laptop GPS solutions utilizing chipsets from ST Micro and SiG
- Updated maps and 4 million places of interest are produced by experienced mapmakers at DeLorme
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Turn your large-screen laptop PC into an affordable GPS navigator. For route planning and on-the-go GPS navigation. Includes Canadian streets & points-of-interest, as well as U.S. More than 3.4 million updated streets across the U.S. and Canada, displayed using your existing laptop PC.
Goes Wherever You Go
Unlike expensive built-in devices, this GPS can go in any car--your own, rentals on trips, new or old--because it connects to your existing laptop PC.
The GPS Leader
Loaded with innovative GPS features including voice commands, spoken directions, automatic back-on-track re-routing & mobile map colors.
Produced by DeLorme Mapmakers
Not licensed from 3rd party companies, the updated maps and 4 million places of interest are produced by experienced mapmakers here at DeLorme. Includes customer revisions. 
Small, compact and powerful |
LT-20 GPS Hardware
The Earthmate GPS LT-20 is the latest generation of laptop GPS solutions utilizing chipsets from ST Micro and SiGe, as well as firmware and software provided by DeLorme.
Unlike previous laptop GPS solutions from DeLorme, this one is easily powered by the USB port of laptop PCs, drawing minimal power in the process. Signal acquisition and retention times are vastly improved compared to previous models.
Earthmate GPS LT-20
One of the smallest on the market, measuring just 1 7/8" w x 2 5/8" h x 9/16" thick.
Comes with an attached 5' cable with a suction cup on the cable designed to hold the GPS against the windshield or on the dash for optimum performance. Just plug the other end of the cable into the USB port of your laptop PC.
Best to avoid rapid and far-ranging temperature extremes, bringing the GPS indoors when not in use, just as you would a cell phone. The yellow reflective casing helps reduce high temperatures while on the dash. 
Connect to USB port of laptop PC |
Earthmate GPS LT-20 Specs: - NMEA-compliant 12-channel receiver
- WAAS-enabled
- Low-power baseband and RF chip set (RF chip based on the ultra-low-power silicon-germanium BiCMOS process)
- Warm start: < 38 seconds
- Hot start: < 3 seconds
- Full power:165mW; Sleep mode: < 55mW
- Maximum Velocity: 1000 knots
- Advanced high-sensitivity algorithms for superior tracking in urban environments
- Weak signal tracking: < 145dBm
- Proprietary Kalman filter for enhanced position accuracy
- Superior noise rejection for high EMI environments
- Environmental Characteristics:
- Operating temperature range -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C
- Storage temperature range -55 degrees C to +100 degrees C
Note about the Chipset
The chipsets used in this model are the ST Micro Vespucci STA2051 and the SiGe RF chip SE4100L.
Updated Maps - 133,000 new U.S. streets and roads, triple-referenced for accuracy by DeLorme mapmakers
- 3.4 million updated U.S. and Canadian streets and roads
- Canadian street-level maps
- Still includes ability to add your own local routable roads--DeLorme exclusive
- Nearly 100 square miles of FREE aerial images via online download--a $40 value. Select the hybrid view to see DeLorme road vectors on top of the imagery
- NetLink: New easier way to communicate data revisions to DeLorme mapmaking staff with confirmation email when changes are made
Updated Places of Interest - 4 million updated places of interest including hotels, restaurants, gas, and more
- DeLorme-verified exit service listings with phone numbers for travel major chains
- Canadian places of interest
Improved Usability - Comes on one convenient DVD-ROM
- Customizable E-Z Nav toolbar across the top of the program interface (with right-click)
- Getting Started tutorial walks you through the major functions
Handheld PDA Software Included for No Extra Charge - Supports Pocket PC and Palm OS
- Now supports Windows Mobile 5.0 (including the portrait, landscape, and high-resolution configurations of Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition and later)
- Important Note: The Earthmate GPS LT-20 is a laptop PC solution. Please visit our Bluetooth GPS section for information about our PDA GPS offerings
iPod Support {Note: GPS support not available) - Bring static maps with you on photo-capable iPods and other digital audio and video players
- Scroll through your maps as you would with photos
- Ideal for urban walking environments
Intel-Based Mac Support Running Boot Camp for Windows - Compatible with Intel-based Macs running Boot Camp for Windows XP (not Parallels at this time)
- Including for use with the Earthmate GPS LT-20 and Earthmate GPS Blue Logger
QuickSearch - New built-in intelligence overrules common typing errors to help return good matches. For instance, double commas (,,), periods instead of commas, and spaces do not prevent a good match from being offered
GPS - Slider control allows positioning the logfile playback
- Auto-zoom-to-turn feature now includes a maximum zoom setting control
- GPS log file statistics preview in custom open file dialogue
- Support for GPX files
- Better waypoint management with the Draw table view
CORE FUNCTIONS
Map Controls
The maps can be controlled using a variety of methods, including the traditional push-button zooming, which drills in/out while keeping the map exactly centered. Also, holding down the left mouse button enables you to drag and zoom, left-to-right, across the map, and moving the mouse in the same manner but in the opposite direction zooms out.
Find
DeLorme employs several powerful search capabilities within the software. The first is a simple box called QuickSearch where you type common requests including towns, cities, lat/lons, ZIP codes, street addresses, colleges, and many more to receive the quickest possible matches. The places-of-interest search offers more advanced parameters and the advanced search is used when locating exact matches requires additional customer input.
Draw
Add MapNotes; draw your own circles, polygons, and squares; measure the area of your draw objects--even draw in your own roads and route on them--these are amazingly powerful draw tools for the money.
Info
Right-click on the map to learn more about what's underneath your cursor. Lat/Lon, names of streets and bodies of water--even local radio station information--can be viewed in this manner. Moreover, the bottom toolbar of the software displays a continuously updated readout of what's underneath your cursor.
Voice
The voice tab of the software is where you train the software to recognize your voice for issuing routing and GPS commands while tracking. Ask common questions such as "How far to my next turn?" and the software answers. Microphone recommended for optimal usage. The software also reads upcoming turn information, including the time to turn, time to finish, and name of the street to turn onto. New voice settings allow you to select how far in advance of your turn you'd like to be prompted. Voice can also be turned off if you prefer.
Netlink and Aerial Imagery
NetLink is your online link to DeLorme for free aerial imagery now included with the Street Atlas USA 2007 versions. Select your areas of interest and download only those grids to the software. Toggle the imagery on and off in a single-screen view. Add notes and draw objects to the imagery to customize lifelike views from space.
MOBILE DEVICE MAPPING
Pocket PC, Windows Mobile 5.0, and Palm OS Compatible
Included at no extra charge is the DeLorme Handheld software, which now includes support for Windows Mobile 5.0 devices. Access the maps you want from the desktop software and hot-sync to your PDA. Add a DeLorme Bluetooth GPS for use with Bluetooth PDAs and navigate wire-free.
The DeLorme handheld functionality provides address-to-address routing, spoken directions, mobile map colors to reduce in-vehicle glare, and four million places of interest. Finding what you need is easy using the powerful search capabilities. Now you have powerful desktop mapping software and PDA software all conveniently provided in one Street Atlas USA 2007 package.
Maps on iPods
Using a tool similar to how MapShare works, now you can select the maps you want from the desktop software and send them to your photo-capable iPod. These map images are static (e.g., cannot be manipulated once on the iPod) and come across in the order you select them, same as with photos. Once on your device, you can access the ones you need, when you need them. Due to the small screen size of iPods, we recommend these maps for urban walking situations where you can discretely reference the maps you need. (Not GPS compatible.)
EASE OF USE
E-Z Nav Toolbar
First introduced within the 2006 version of the software, this handy toolbar runs along the top of the interface and offers access to commonly needed routing and GPS options, especially useful for in-vehicle navigation on a laptop PC with the Earthmate GPS. New in the 2007 version--right-click on the top toolbar and select the various icons you want.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Set your own keyboard shortcut preferences for optimum control when using GPS. The key-bindings function is very powerful and advanced so you can design your ideal in-vehicle navigation solution to your personal specifications.
Right-Click Routing
The easiest way for many to create and alter routes is to use the right-click feature. Select the route on your map and add new stops or vias, delete the route, all by simply right-clicking the object of interest. You can also add your own MapNotes or view the many pre-populated tags provided by the software.
ROUTING
Routing
Create automatic routes using the quickest (time) or shortest (distance) routes. Add VIAs to force the routing to take the roads you prefer. Turn on one-way indicators; select major areas to avoid; or select roads based on driving speed preferences. Add Stops and reorganize their order and the routing automatically recalculates. Create and manage routes either in the Route tab or by right-clicking on the maps.
Add Local Roads to Routing
A DeLorme exclusive, this is the best way to update local roads when new developments are planned or added between DeLorme software releases. This tool is located within the Draw tab and lets you draw in the road segment, connecting it to another local road within the database. Assign a name, save it, and when you create automatic routes, the software is smart enough to include these new local roads in the routing calculations and also update the directions.
Personalized Routing with Address Book
Create and save commonly-used names for places you visit often, such as "home," work," or "Dad's." Once these names are assigned, the routing Starts, Stops, and Finishes also display these names making retrieval easy for repeated usage. Customize routes using your own names and save them within MapShare for others to see--they'll be amazed. You can also include up to 200 names from your address book to be recognized using this system.
MAP & TRAVEL INFORMATION
Map Data
Because all DeLorme map data is created, updated annually, and owned by DeLorme, we are able to provide many features typically reserved for expensive in-vehicle navigation systems. Free from the license restrictions and third-party dependencies of other publishers, we can also evaluate customer-submitted revisions and implement these changes after triple-checking all submissions. We currently have an enhanced commitment with staff in place to make as many customer revisions as possible.
Places of Interest (POI) Data
The DeLorme database contains over 4 million annually updated places of interest across the U.S., with additional ones in Canada, including restaurants, lodgings, gas stations, travel services, RV stops, malls, shopping--just about everything you could ever need on the road. The software settings let you choose the magnification level to display the various POIs to avoid cluttering your map views. The POIs can be accessed using the many Find capabilities or by right-clicking on the map and selecting places based on type and distance from map center.
GPS FEATURES
GPS Radar Search
Now you can travel with GPS and have the software find upcoming travel services based on their location from you. Find gas, hotels, shopping, and much more in your direction of travel and then easily make detours to these desired stops along the way. It's like having your personal travel concierge with you at all times.
Automatic Back-on-Track GPS
Using the Earthmate GPS LT-20, which turns a laptop PC into a powerful GPS navigator, it's possible to have the software offer new spoken and visual directions when you stray off course. Within the GPS tab of the Options section of the E-Z Nav toolbar, you can select or type the off-route distances you want to travel before the automatic recalculations kick in. Select short distances for city travel and longer ones for highway travel where you may exit frequently for roadside travel services.
GPS Spoken Directions
The software can offer voice directions indicating upcoming turns and street names. It also can be set up to respond to your voice and answer common travel questions--a very powerful capability for mapping software within this price category. Several different voice types are included.
PRINTING & SHARING
Print
Print crisp color or black & white maps that you control to best match what is seen on screen. Also print Travel Packages containing strip maps and directions to bring on your trip. Don't want to use a lot of ink and paper? Then print just the Turn Details which show thumbnail maps of each of the decision points along your route.
MapShare
MapShare makes it easy to share your customized maps and directions with family, friends, and business associates. You create exactly the content you want and then post within our online MapShare library, which includes private administrative tools for you to manage. Similar to some of the better online photo resources, MapShare allows you to provide controlled access to your important maps without worrying about email and spam filters.
DEMOS & TUTORIALS
Getting Started Tutorial
This tutorial provides a guided tour of the main capabilities of the software. It is also included within the software along with a comprehensive Help section with links to online discussion groups where DeLorme customers can help you.
What's in the Box? - Earthmate GPS LT-20 with 5' attached USB cable
- Street Atlas USA 2007 DVD-ROM software
DATA
Included
Street Atlas USA 2007 contains the DeLorme produced and managed United States and now also Canadian street-level network. The included 4 million U.S. places of interest are updated annually based on phone book information and DeLorme's own research into exit services. Canadian POIs are also included, many with phone numbers.
SAMPLE MAPS 
Using Imagery
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Add Your Own Roads
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College Visit Tour
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Calculate Fuel Stops
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Personalized Route Labels
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Avoid Urban Areas
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Find Places of Interest
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Printing Maps
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Finding Nearest Gas Stations
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Sharing Maps Online
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Handheld Maps
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Mobile Device GPS
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Mobile Device Directions
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Mobile Device Search
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Mobile Map Colors
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Mobile Device GPS Settings
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Mobile Device GPS Sky Views
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Average Rating: 
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We bought this software and hardware when we moved aboard our RV motorhome. We have traveled with it for a full year -= about 10.000 miles through the Maritimes and the East Coast of the US.
The learning curve is not too difficult. But there's a lot to learn because there are so many nifty features.
I was a bit put out when we drove our motorhome along a country road that took us under a 10.5 foot bridge - an impossibility. So I visit that DeLorme factory in Maine when ... Read More
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We purchased this because we were going on a road trip. We drove to New Orleans and Florida and the GPS was wonderful. We were able to find hotels to stay in along the way, and also restaurants and rest stops. We would recommend it to everyone.
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I have used it twice and am very happy. Most of the time you have to study the manuals for two or three days but with DeLorme it was up and running with in half an hour.
Pros: Updates nicely, clear concise details and good turn notification.
Cons: Annoying when you go off course, doe not have some of the newer roads (but when the tar is still drying) and when you compare it with Mapguess and others, make sure you have your co-pilot put the maps away.
Great product, ... Read More
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I am very disappointed in this product. Instead of just saying that I do not like it, I will give my reasons as to why, so that this review may help you decide. I purchased this product several weeks before a 5500 mile road trip to 9 national parks, and despite trying to figure it out for over a week, I still could become friends with this program. I have several other mapping programs, such as Garmin Mapsource, which I was able to figure out enough to plot routes and other basic things in about several ... Read More
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Be sure you go to delorme or search here on Amazon before purchasing 2007 because Delorme now has 2008 available WITH the GPS receiver for the same price as this product.
UPDATE:
Delorme customer service is awesome and I would give them a 5 star rate this far. They did honor an upgrade to 2008.
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