Thanks for your input, the software does look really great and seems easy to use. I only had it going in the house but as Christmas approaches I'll have to run it when traveling to see family. I'll look for that topo software also, I think I saw it on the site but didn't look into it yet.

 

I'll have to try that...seems similar to this app: http://mboffin.com/earthbridge/

 

You could look into Garmin Mobile PC. you can go with a bluetooth sirfIII reciever or a usb 20x which also uses the sirfIII technology. it also comes with maps.

 

A little late now but I use a Nuvi 500. Nice little unit which I can use hand held also if I want.

 

Good unit! I am kind of partial to Garmin units.

 

Glad to hear it worked for ya...I actually installed it but did NOT get it working. I may just not be doing something right though. I got it set to my com port so I know its getting data but google earth (latest ver) didn't seem to be doing anything

I'll have to play with it more this week...have a trail run coming up this weekend!

 

Thanks for the tips. I think I see some of my error. I probably had google earth open the whole time, may not have been waiting long enough for acquisition. I was also in the house at the time LOL. I'll run it on the way home today and try it.


Thanks again!

 

got it working last night. Weird though...it was streaming data from the GPS but it wouldn't show any sat locks. After a few times of pulling the usb dongle out and putting it back in...one time it just started working. I'm going to fire it up in a few minutes and try and record my drive home. If it works well I'll use it to record saturday.

 

I was going to give a dittos to Delorme Street Atlas and the GPS puck. I also have a Garmin Map 60 which I like when hiking around out side of the Jeep. I like having the laptop because at times it's nice to have a full screen view of the map and it's easier to adjust your trip, etc. Some times the small screen on a regular auto GPS (I have a Magellan for normal street use) just gets frustrating because you can't see the bigger picture.

But I have to admit - for all my playing around with my GPS, trying to make my own topo maps, etc - I didn't catch on to tools like earthbridge or GooPs. I can't wait to play with that. Glad I checked this thread!


EDIT - I couldn't wait - that worked great - i used my Delorme GPS puck with the Delorme emulator, EarthBridge, and google earth. I think a couple other people mentioned Delorme - I found this write-up from someone which I found helfpul - http://www.instructables.com/id/SYBMYIOF4WXXLN6/. Now more stuff to waste time on...