Delorme or Streets and Trips GPS

[Len Silva]

I presently use a Garmin IQ3600 and love it except for the small screen and the fact that it is difficult to use the tiny little icons while driving.

Has anyone done comparisons on the Delorme and Streets & Trips GPS software?
Touch screen would be nice but I think maybe a track ball or similar pointer might work.

Thanks,

Len Silva

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hi Len,

I use the Pioneer AVIC N3, and I can't find anything that it doesn't do!!

Product Title: Pioneer AVICN3

Description: Pioneer AVICN3 In-Dash DVD Multimedia AV Navigation Receiver (AVIC-N3)

Details: Screen Size/Aspect Ratio6.5 inch / 16:9
Pixels336,960 (1,440 x 234)
Touch Panel
Anti-Glare Screen CoatingAG
Background Picture12 Navi, 15 A/V
Import Custom BG PicturesJPEG (CD-R)
Dimmer ControlIntelligent
Picture AdjustmentBrightness, Contrast, Color, Hue, Dimmer Settings
5 Selectable Viewing Modes
Motorized DisplayMotorized Open/Close
Selectable Angle Setting50 ~ 110 degrees
Automatic Display Positioning
Set Back ModeYes
Half Close SettingYes
10 Character Sub DisplayDVD/CD Player
Drives Included1 (DVD)
DVD Video PlaybackDVD/DVD-R/-RW
CD PlaybackCD/CD-R/-RW
Compressed AudioMP3 (CD)
ID3 Tag / WMA TextID3
CD Text
Auto Scroll
CD Track ListX (CD Text Only)
MP3/WMA Track ListMP3
Sampling Frequency44.1/48/96kHz
Quantization Bits16/20/24-bit:Linear
Frequency Response5 ~ 44,000Hz at 96khz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio97db (1kHz)
Dynamic Range95db (1kHz)
Distortion0.008% (1kHz)
Number of Channels2chNavigation
Navigation TypeBuilt-in DVD with Memory Nav
Map Data2 DVD-ROM (CNDV-60MP)
Coverage AreaUS, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii
Data Size15GB
Memory Navigation Mode Yes
Home Area Map Memory Corridor/Rectangle
3D Hybrid Sensor (Gyro & G-Force)
GPS Receiver and Antenna8 Channel (Included)
Touch Screen Operation
Voice Instructions PlaybackRecorded Voice
Multi-Language Display CapabilityEnglish/Spanish/French
Voice Control (Voice Recognition) Optional (CD-VC1)
Points of Interest (POI)11 Million
Brand Icon POI'sIncluded
POI Database Categories271
POI Categories by BrandIncluded
POI Shortcut KeysYes
Detailed City Map23 Cities
Highway Lane Information50 Cities
XM NavTraffic Ready
Emergency Mode Display
1-Year Roadside AssistanceIncluded
Display Mode - Map ViewYes
Display Mode - Guide ViewYes
Display Mode - Route ViewYes
Display Mode - Driver's ViewYes
Display Mode - Twin Map ViewNo Display Mode - Rear ViewYes Vehicle Dynamics Display (VDD)Included Vehicle Dynamics Skins5 (Original, Carbon, Hologram, Sharp Metal, Classic) VDD Gauge Selections7 (Voltage, Clock, Direction, Slope, Acceleration, Side Acceleration, Angular Velocity)TV Tuner TV TunerOptional GEX-P5700TV or GEX-P6400TVAM/FM Tuner SupertunerSupertuner IIID 24-Station/6-Button (18FM/6FM) Presets BSM (Best Stations Memory) Local Station SettingSelectable (4-Step)Receiver Features Bluetooth Adapter ReadyNo IP-Bus System Control XM Satellite ReadyYes (Enhanced Graphical) Sirius Radio ReadyExternal iPod Adapter ReadyYes (Full Control, Multi-Line) Multi-CD Control DVD Control Auxiliary InputCD-RB10 or CD-RB20 required External Unit Control2 AV-Bus Input Composite A/V Input1 (AV1) Back-Up Camera Input Rear-View Camera Mode Composite A/V Output1 (Rear Out) Dual Zone Audio/VideoTri-Zone (Front/Rear/Navi) Independent Rear A/V Source ControlDVD-VAudio Features Built-in Speaker Power MOSFET 50W x 4 Continuous Power Output22W x 4 EqualizerEEQ (3-Band Parametric) EQ-EX SFEQ (Sound Focus EQ) Loudness3 Mode Source Level Adjuster (SLA) High-Pass Crossover (HPF)50/80/125Hz, -12dB/Oct. Subwoofer Crossover (LPF)50/80/125Hz, -18dB/Oct., +/-12dB RCA Preouts3 pair (Front, Rear, Sub/Non-Fading) Preout Voltage2.2V, 1k OhmMulti-Channel Audio Multi-Channel Processor Optional DEQ-P8000 Multi-Channel Controller Required?AXM-P8000 requiredGeneral Detachable Face Security Remote ControlOptional (CD-VC1, CD-SR11, CD-RV1) Rotary Volume Control Wired Remote Input Dimensions (Main Chassis)7' x 2' x 6-1/2' Dimensions (Hideaway Unit)7' x 2' x 6-1/2' Optional Off-Set Installation KitAD-GA10 Warranty1 Year

[Len Silva]

Thanks Nick,

That's beyond my budget by a factor of ten.

Len

[Eagle]

Len I have tried about all of them and dollar for dollar Delorme is very hard to beat.  On sale usually at Best Buys for $99.00.

JCB

[JackConrad]

Len,
  We use a hand mouse (see photos) It has a thumb operated track ball, a trigger that is the enter key and 2 thumb operated  left and right mouse keys.  We pickied this up a flea market. I have no idea where to tell you to find one.
   We have Delorme 2006 and Streets & Trips 2005. We like, and dislike, some features of each. We split screen and run both simultaneaously on our laptop.  Now, if I could find a way to make our laptop a touch screeen.  Jack

[Footloose]

I presently use a Garmin IQ3600 and love it except for the small screen and the fact that it is difficult to use the tiny little icons while driving.

Has anyone done comparisons on the Delorme and Streets & Trips GPS software?
Touch screen would be nice but I think maybe a track ball or similar pointer might work.

Thanks,

Len Silva

Len, your Garmin should have a serial interface. If so, you can use it with the Delorme software on a laptop and it will function same as the Delorme setup with their own GPS receiver. I currently use Delorme software with a Garmin Streetpilot III and it works great. If you already have a laptop, this may be your most cost efficient approach.

[El-Sonador]

Fellowes Micro Trac Mouse

www.nextag.com/handheld-trackball/search-html

Seems like a great way to control the GPS while on the road...

[JackConrad]

   We really like the one we have.  With the laptop mounted on a small moveable platform attached to dash, the laptop can be seen by driver or co-pilot. I can make changes on the computer and still keep both hands on the wheel, or for more complex computer task, I just hand the hand mouse to my wife.  And to think we used to use maps that could never be re-folded correctly LOL  Jack

[WEC4104]

Let's also not forget that Delorme responds to voice commands as well.  I have driven with a small lightweight microphone/headset (one ear only) and it worked quite well.  ... and that is with software that was 4+ years old. The newer voice recognition and voice synth. would probably be even better.

I have a hard time picturing any kind of mouse being used while I drive.  Although, I am sitting here looking at my son's joystick he uses with a PC flight simulator. Hmmmmmmm.

[Busted Knuckle]

Jack, I too like the little mini hnd held mouse I have one I picked up at Wally World! Although I don't have hi tech redneck stuff like a gps to use it with! LOL! Maybe some day I'll catch up to today while ya'll are space traveling I'll be here at yer present level! BK
We gonna Party at the "TN Fall Bus Bash" at Knuckle's 

[jjrbus]

I just started using the Streets and Trips w/GPS, I choose the Streets and Trips becuse I had S&T for 5 years without GPS, I know how to use it and don't want to learn another system.  I just did a 200 mile trip and am happy with the performance, the vocal prompts are a big help.
  I currently have a regular PC (non-laptop) in my bus, Wally world has a 14inch LCD monitor for $115, which I plan on making a mount for in the dash area. Those 5,6,7 inch screens just are not big enough for me!  I'll buy a monitor Y adaptor and extension cable to run from PC to monitor. So for about $250 I'll have a large screen GPS monitor with voice prompts. This is the plan for now, unless someone has a better idea?
                                                                                                                                    HTH Jim

[GeorgeMyers]

I attended a seminar at GLASS by a gentleman who has both, and some others. He  prefers DeLorme. Streets and Trips is far far better in Canada, if you go there. I have Street Atlas and have used it for years. I am on my second GPS unit. Street Atlas works very well for us. I taught my wife how to use it so I have no distraction, other than her, while driving.
I bought Streets and Trips yesterday because of a planed trip to Canada. It will take some getting use to. The DeLorme GPS is supposed to also work with Streets and Trips.

George Myers

[Nick Badame Refrig/ACC]

Hello George,

We are glad your posting! And we sure enjoy your Collums in Bus Conversions Magazine!

Feel free to keep us in line here.

Nick Badame-

[wrench]

  Been using delorme & street& trip for the last 3years.  I started with Delorme, night driving option, voice, gps.   Street & trip 06 got  voice, night driving option too, + construction update, canadian map also, that's what pull me to it.  Delorme GPS take time to initiate & prone to quit & if fall twice on the floor, better buy an other one, If you plan to use a earth mate(delorme gps) with street & trip make sure you choose the option that state that you will be using it with & other mapping sotware at the installation time. I now use a rikaline (bluetooth enable) gps with a bluetooth dongle on the laptop,  lot faster to initiate & more acurated. I don't go 25 miles away without one of the laptop & the map, done with going around the block 3-4 time & not getting where you want to go.  + She got more time to bring me donuts & coffe now!!  Got 3 panasonic, CF28, CF71,CF72 & 1 toshiba which stay on the desk.  If you going to carry it around,  get a panasonic tougbook, you will be happy you choose that.   For mapping, diary, phone book, a 3-400mgz is fat enough & you find CF71,CF27, on fleetbay for 150-200. & they can take the beating of moving between vehicule,drop on the floor,coffe or soda on the head.
 hope it help        
                            wrench

[Len Silva]

Thanks guys,

I think if i had done a poll, Delorme would have won.

Len