Re: Newbie alert : sat nav for existing laptop?


"ComPCs" <newscompcs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I've sorta Googled, but i'm not really sure what I'm looking for, so got
> a bit lost within terminology etc .....
>
> I have a fairly decent specced laptop, an Acer 1670, to which I would
> like to add satellite navigation to assist me when I'm out and about,
> parked up in a lay-by, looking to find the next address I'm going to, or
> simply planning a route.
>
> I simply want something that gets me from A to B, and although something
> like a talking Tom Tom type 'thing' would be great, it's not essential.
>
> I thought about something separate, like a hand held, but something I
> could maybe utilise on my laptop (or even Acer N30 pocket PC, or both!)
> would be preferred.
>
> I don't really have a budget in mind because I'm not sure what's what
> with what, so am open minded at this stage if bells 'n' whistles will
> suit, or a pointy, click map!
>
> Sorry to be so vague, but can anyone give me some ideas where to start
> shopping? Perhaps another group in which to ask even?

Try typing "satellite navigation software for laptops" into Google.

Martin


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