Earthmate GPS LT-40 Deluxe 2009, on DVD - WEB EXCLUSIVE

[gon2srf]

Not sure if this is the correct forum for this post? I would like your opinions and or experience with the hardware/software and any pros/cons on this Delorme package. Offered on the web from Delorme at $149.95 plus shipping. The laptop I would be using is a Dell Inspiron 6000.

# Earthmate GPS LT-40 with 5' attached USB cable
# Topo USA 7.0 National DVD-ROM software (two discs – Install and Data)
# Street Atlas USA 2009 DVD-ROM software

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The Ultimate Off-Road & On-Road Bundle

Topo USA 7.0 is the Most Up-to-Date Topographic Mapping Software Available
As the innovation trendsetter in topographic mapping and GPS technologies, DeLorme Topo USA 7.0 continues to lead the way with advanced capabilities that provide a more meaningful outdoor experience. In addition to the highly-detailed Topo USA and DeLorme Street Network maps, you can access a wide variety of indispensable map, chart, and imagery choices from USGS, NOAA, and other sources.

Street Atlas USA is Much More Powerful than Online Mapping
Comprehensive tools for detailed desktop planning of your vacation or sales trip BEFORE you go, AND for on-the-go traveling using the latest electronic gear. Most other vehicle GPS systems are NOT planning tools and only track as you go. Support for Windows Vista, Pocket PCs, Windows Mobile 5.0 and later, UMPCs, and Palm OS included.
Everything You Need for City and Rural Travel
Automatic street routing in the U.S. and Canada, automatic trail routing in the U.S., four million places of interest and much more.
Amazing 3-D Flyovers
Newly designed 3-D mapping engine produces lifelike views of your favorite terrain. Explore the terrain before you head out and select only the roads you want for GPS usage.
The Most Complete Selection of Data and Imagery Options
In addition to the highly-detailed Topo USA and DeLorme Street Network maps, you can access a wide variety of indispensable map, chart, and imagery choices from USGS, NOAA, and other sources.

NOAA Nautical Chart
Unrivaled GPS Capabilities
Topo USA 7.0 delivers high-end GPS data creation and exchange capabilities and lets you do more with data you collect in the field.
NEW! Now Over 4 Million Places of Interest from Trusted DeLorme Products
Now ALL your trip planning information is at hand, from travel to a trailhead, to campgrounds, fishing spots, and provisioning on your way, including:

* From Street Atlas USA®
attractions, lodgings, restaurants, stores, post offices, much more.
* From the Atlas & Gazetteer™ series
boat ramps, campgrounds, fishing and hunting spots, unique natural features.

GPS to Natural Landmarks & Four Million Places of Interest
Visit national parks, forests, trails, public lands, mountains, lakes, rivers, and other included outdoors locations.
Thinking about upgrading?
The many new and enhanced features available with the latest editions.

LT-40 GPS Hardware
The Earthmate GPS LT-40 is the latest generation of laptop GPS solutions utilizing the new Teseo chipset from STMicroelectronics, as well as firmware and software provided by DeLorme.
The high-sensitivity Teseo chipset, combined with new ConstantLock technologies, provides amazingly fast satellite acquisition times and is also WAAS-enabled.
Model Comparison
Feature LT-20 LT-40
(Teseo)
Time to First Fix (Cold) 114s 39s
Acquisition Sensitivity (warm) -140dBm -146dBm
Tracking Sensitivity -155dBm -159dBm
Position Accuracy CEP (50%) 10m 2m
# Channels 12 16

Newest Topo USA Features
Introduced with Version 7.0
Indispensible Places-of-Interest

* » Four million searchable places of interest from Street Atlas USA 2009 – ideal for use on the DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20
* » Icon categories from the DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer paper series, including boat ramps, campgrounds, unique natural features, and much more — ideal for bringing on your PN-20 GPS

New, Flexible, Data Download Dollars

* » Now includes $100 of DeLorme Data Downloads for all available datasets, now including:
- USGS Quads
- NOAA Nautical Charts
- Color high-resolution aerial imagery sources.

Each dataset is now broken out for individual purchase (e.g., the data within Aerial Data Packets can now be obtained individually if desired, along with the other new datasets mentioned above, allowing you to create a variety of mix-and-match data downloads)

New Tools for Your Fitness Routine and Monitoring

* » New routing modes for creating automatic car, bike, and foot routes with their own appropriate speed and time settings
* » Profile your athletic GPS wrist computer data. Supports popular wrist computers from Timex and Suunto. Include heart-rate information and other data points in your mapping profile views linked to GPS precise locations (note: some wrist computers include built-in GPS, some require a separate GPS receiver, such as the DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20)

Geo-Tag Your Digital Photos

* » Preserve a record of exactly where you took your digital photos – all you need is a GPS track.
* » A handy wizard makes the process easy
* » Enlargeable thumbnails appear on the maps
* » Works with any digital time-stamped photos

Improved Geocaching Features

* » Easily manage and update your geocache data files
* » import .gpx and .loc files
* » Include descriptions and hints from .gpx files found on geocaching.com

Performance & Compatibility

* » More advanced FIND features for searching by category using keywords without constraining by known location (e.g., find all fishing within NH)
* » Supports Vista operating system, including recent model Intel-chipset personal computers running Vista

What's New in Street Atlas USA 2009 DVD Software

* » NEW! Extensive map and places-of-interest updates for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
* » NEW! Plugs into the USB port of laptop PCs and now also Ultra-Mobile PCs (UMPCs)
* » NEW! NavMode puts large easy-to-read GPS controls within your reach
* » NEW! 3-D viewing option for realistic GPS tracking
* » NEW! GPS snap-to-route option automatically locates the place on the route that is closest to your vehicle’s current location.
* » NEW! Refine your route by choosing the type of route you are creating – for driving, cycling, or hiking – including appropriate speed and time settings.
* » NEW! Option to sort columns of data in the File area of the Draw tab.
* » NEW! Advanced Find features for searching by category using keywords without having to narrow location.
* » NEW! Improved Handheld Export Tab

Minimum System Requirements
Windows

* » Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Home Basic/Home Premium/Ultimate/Business with 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
* » Microsoft Windows XP (Service Pack 1 and later) with 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
* » Microsoft Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3 and higher) with 64 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)

[socal_rubi]

holy long ass post Batman.

[Frogeye]

I have the Delorme Topo 6.0/GPSlt20 (I think) with all the streets and topos for the entire US. It's good software. Make sure you have a laptop that meets the hardware specs required.

[gon2srf]

I have the Delorme Topo 6.0/GPSlt20 (I think) with all the streets and topos for the entire US. It's good software. Make sure you have a laptop that meets the hardware specs required.

Thanks, my Dell Inspiron 6000 exceeds the minimums. What do you think about the LT 20 and where do you mount it or have it mounted if it's permanent?

[Frogeye]

It's a good little GPS unit. I mount it on a piece of velcro tape located on the roof and the wire simply comes down and enters the cab through the passenger side door between the door and the rubber sill. DeLorme also sells satellite and air photo data with an easy purchase and checkout system. When I bought my package they gave me $100.00 free to use towards extra data. I've got all the Air photos for AB. I only attache the GPS when I need to use it.

[gon2srf]

It's a good little GPS unit. I mount it on a piece of velcro tape located on the roof and the wire simply comes down and enters the cab through the passenger side door between the door and the rubber sill. DeLorme also sells satellite and air photo data with an easy purchase and checkout system. When I bought my package they gave me $100.00 free to use towards extra data. I've got all the Air photos for AB. I only attache the GPS when I need to use it.

Thanks Chris. I called customer service at Delorme and they were extremely helpful. It didn't seem like I needed both the The Topo USA and Street Atlas programs but here is the added bonus. Street Atlas covers Mexico and Canada and Topo does not. So it maybe worth it just for the Baja maps?

[gon2srf]

Picked up the Lt-20 and 2008 Street Atlas today, new and in the box for $30.00. Coolio!

[cruiserlarry]

Picked up the Lt-20 and 2008 Street Atlas today, new and in the box for $30.00. Coolio!

Wow - that's a awesome deal !!!

[gon2srf]

So far I'm not impressed with Delorme's proprietary file format. Anyone got the low down on uploading/converting GPX files into the Delorme file type?

[Frogeye]

Huh? When you open Topo USA it saves projects and in the projects are all of your files like GPX, draw map features. You can export to gpx and import gpx into your map files. Wish I could be of more help.