$20 Delorme GPS for use with laptops

[mhiscox]

I notice that Geeks.com has the DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 (2008 version for Windows) for $19.99. Costs another $8 for shipping. The GPS receiver cable goes in a USB port.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=LT-20&AID=10440852&CJPID=552179

I doubt anyone would make the case that this is the most elegant software around, and I know from my own experience that laptop screens often wash out to the point of unreadable in a vehicle, and working the Windows interface is pretty dangerous while driving, and etc. . . . but getting up and running with a GPS for $28 bucks might be appealing for some.

 

[toyrunner95]

I use this one alot. You are'nt supposed to operate a computer while driving. But tell that to jhonney law, who is playing solitare at stoplights.

As for washing out. This depends on the mount. I have found that the more mobile and positionable the mount is the easier it is to prevent this. I also like this unit because i have itunes on my comp. Between that and a tape deck adapter I have oer 8000 song choices.

 

[brained]

I notice that Geeks.com has the DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 (2008 version for Windows) for $19.99. Costs another $8 for shipping. The GPS receiver cable goes in a USB port.

http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=LT-20&AID=10440852&CJPID=552179

I doubt anyone would make the case that this is the most elegant software around, and I know from my own experience that laptop screens often wash out to the point of unreadable in a vehicle, and working the Windows interface is pretty dangerous while driving, and etc. . . . but getting up and running with a GPS for $28 bucks might be appealing for some.

Ordered. We'll see how well it works with Global Mapper.

 

[craig]

You can also purchase a laptop sunlight visible computer screens. I love my EO Tuftab for exactly that reason. It's like looking at paper.

What chipset is in that GPS? A Globsat BU-353 is $36 and has the SIRF III chipset in it. The SIRF III chipset is arguably the best consumer grade GPS chipset available.

Craig

 

[off-roader]

You can also purchase a laptop sunlight visible computer screens. I love my EO Tuftab for exactly that reason. It's like looking at paper.

What chipset is in that GPS? A Globsat BU-353 is $36 and has the SIRF III chipset in it. The SIRF III chipset is arguably the best consumer grade GPS chipset available.

Craig

Doesn't look like it's a SIRF III chipset.

Excerpt from their Computergeeks webpage noted above...

Specifications:

• ST Micro SiGE chipsets
• WAAS-enabled
• Low-power baseband and RF chip
• Warm start: < 38 seconds
• Hot start: < 3 seconds
• Full power: 165 mW
• Sleep mode: < 5 mW
• Maximum velocity: 1000 knots
• weak signal tracking: < 145 dBm

 

[RHINO]

i found on craigslist an LT20 puck with street atlas 05, 06 and microsoft streets for $25, i had to try it, i was happy enough with it that i got the topo series for it,,, i am very happy the way it works for me. i know there are better systems, but for exploring, seeing where your at, and seeing where a questionable rd may go before you end up on a 3 mile reverse only return, its been a good investment.

as for screens, my laptop is not daylight viewable but i can always see it just fine if kept out of the direct glare, since i dont need to actually use the laptop often while on GPS, i plan to get a smaller remote screen to plug in, keeping the laptop away from harm and dust, and viewing the action on a screen attached to the visor maybe.

 

[brained]

Ordered. We'll see how well it works with Global Mapper.

The direct output from this is proprietary DeLorme. I downloaded a Serial Emulator from the DeLorme site and now it creates a virtual com port with standard NMEA output. Anything that'll work with that should be fine. Global Mapper and Google Earth are both happy with it.

 

[off.track]

i think i'm going to pick it up too.. i have delorme topos.

 

[fishbum]

The SIRF III chipset is arguably the best consumer grade GPS chipset available.

Not necessarily true anymore, the ST Teseo chipset, u-Blox5 chipset are examples of better GPS chipsets. This is based on datasheet reviews for all three and road testing all three...

 

[off.track]

got it for 12.99 on black friday. works great.

 

[Mamontof]

I notice that Geeks.com has the DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-20 (2008 version for Windows) for $19.99. Costs another $8 for shipping. The GPS receiver cable goes in a USB port.

http://img707.imageshack.us/i/sdc10124q.jpg/

DeLorma work as Mag Magic , only trouble when you drive on forest road as in map show off *** trail or some unimproved road .
Again state to state different in Colorado and Arizona show even trail , Utah some pretty well unimproved road ...no signal

Defiantly recommended that program for all why like off road adventure

http://img130.imageshack.us/i/sdc10136.jpg/