I have been going a little nuts trying to find a solution to this problem. Using a Panasonic Toughbook, I want to be able to use the gps navigation in conjunction with topo maps. In other words, I need navigation software that is in greater detail than what the mainstream TomTom type stuff uses, and is compatible with the Toughbook. I have to believe there is something out there, but just can't find it. Any ideas?
Laptop/gps.
- Thread starter sturge
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Maybe look into professional surveying maps? I would imagine that you could get some super high resolution maps that would be made to be used on a pc.
krshunter
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What kind of a budget do you have for getting this taken care of? I am a professional land surveyor and my field crews run these laptops and others with a package which contains an external Garmin antenna and a GIS mapping software. It's really not that expensive but I don't know what expensive is for an individual. I have been using survey/mapping grade GPS since 1988 and can probably help you with just about anything you need if you can provide me with more detail about your needs.
Basically what I want to be able to do is this. Arizona has roads everywhere. With a lot being FS roads. Unfortunately, many times the markers have been taken, so knowing which road is which becomes very difficult. Only after a 1 hour drive down a 2 track is it discovered that its the wrong road. I need navigating software that includes as much detail as possible. I know there ways to accomplish this, but this to me would be the easiest and fastest. I did look at mappoint and seems to be the closest thing to what I am looking for.
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