GPS Systems and Reviews

Add more functions to your GPS units with GPS software

GPS software
There are many GPS units you can buy. You can buy handheld devices to help you navigate your way, watches to chart your course and time it, too, auto GPS to keep you from getting lost to name a few.

All of these units come with some exceptional functions.  Yet, many of us love the idea of upgrading.  We can do this by adding additional software programs to our devices.  These software programs will make our units even more invaluable and easier to use.

Here are some software choices you may want to consider:

Google Earth

This allows its user to view map and satellite images. 

Type in an address and you can zoom right onto it.  You can also search for areas schools, restaurants, parks, etc.

You can save your favorite searches.

This is a free tool offered by Google.

3D ROUTE BUILDER FOR GOOGLE EARTH

With this software program you are able to build and edit GPS routes in Google Earth.

Real time Playback.

EXPERT GPS

This is a mapping software program that will work with Windows XP and Vista.  It allows its user to view GPS waypoints and tracklogs from almost any brand handheld tracking device (such as Garmin, Magellan, Lowrance and Eagle to name a few brands).  It also allows its users to course a map or track and then send it to its receiver once it is satisfied with the completed results.  Works with both Topo maps and aerial maps.

EASY GPS

This is another free software program that will allow its user to transfer data such as your routes and tracks from almost any GPS device to a computer.  It is a fast and easy to use program tool.  

The tool will list the waypoints on the left side of the screen.  Then it will show a plot of the data collected from the GPS device on the right side of the screen.

Its user can back up data, organize data, print maps and load new waypoints easily and quick.

MAPQUEST NAVIGATOR 5.0

This is a special subscribed software program.  It gives its user the ability to enjoy voice guided directions and other wonderful features such as:

Easy to use menus

3D moving maps

Clear voice that can give turn by turn directions

Real time traffic alerts (great when driving in congested areas)

Special no glare night lighting

A special area to save favorite or used often directions called My Place Foloder

Plus, area gas prices

16 million points of interest

Monthly subscription usually runs a little over $4.00 a month.  May not be operational in all areas.

TRAIL RUNNER SOFTWARE

This software program is great for all types of sports enthusiasts such as:  bikers, runners, skiers, even inline skaters.

You can time your workout routes from start to finish.

You can check your pace.

You can load and design maps of your course.

You can monitor your heart rate.

You have the internet capability to add any background and elevation data you may need.

If you are using a Garmin device it can work along side the Garmin training center to help you plan your workouts.

PROLOOPER

This is a golf game analyzer software.  It uses a yardage device to gauge every shot a golfer makes.  Then it can analyze the shot to tell you exactly where it lands, accuracy of the shot, pattern of the shot, score, distance each club makes as well as sand saving percentages and scrambling percentages.

This software only works with devices that are compatible with handheld GPS yardage devices. User must also have an account with prolooper.com and a computer that is enabled with Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater.

STARCADDY

This is a golfing software program that can be downloaded onto your PDA device. 

It can display a digital map of your golf course.
Give you the exact distance to the green, sand trap or any where else on the course.
Analyze key elements that can help you to choose which club to use each time for each stroke.
Help you to  improve your game.
Easy to pinpoint or zoom in on your position with an easy to read X.
Keeps score for you.

Some software programs are all ready loaded onto your GPS devices when you buy them.  Some you need to purchase.  Other programs can be found for free online.

You don’t necessarily need additional software programs to make your GPS device run better. You may be satisfied with its current capabilities.  But if you are the type of person who likes the best in everything, then you may want to consider adding more software programs to your devices today.

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