PC PRIMER # 661
By R.L. Creighton
Copyright 2005
Delorme has done the Impossible.
They have improved the Street Atlas 2005 by releasing 2006 A tremendous enhancement to a product that I thought was close to
flawless.
There are two versions available
Street Atlas USA 2006 This is an extensive update
including more that 268000 additional roads, POI (Points of Interest) have been
widely updated and each is GPS accurate.
POI’s are Locations on the map of specific locations of Interest. Such as Hospitals, ATM machines, Police
Departments, Fire stations, train stations, In Major metropolitan areas Subway
stops and stations are given as well. Restaurants
are visible as are Gas Stations. Just about anything that you could want or
need while you are on the road can be displayed on the map. If it is not, you
can add it what you need using the Draw capability. There is an amazing GPS
(Global Positioning System) capability including GPS voice.
“Street Atlas USA 2006 Plus”
includes all the features of the standard “Street Atlas USA 2006” But adds
features that are ideal for the frequent traveler, or the business traveler.
One of the enhancements is the addition of 116 million free residential phone
listings, and 31 million Business listings.
GPS capability has never been
better. I have reviewed several other
Mapping programs, but Delorme’s programs are truly superior. Now they have
added “Ease of Use” to this spectacular program by making the visual
presentation not only more appealing, but more simple to use. The EZ-Nav toolbar that is located across the
top of the map allows you to easily make a new route to a new destination, or
select a destination from the address book (that you set up ahead of
time).
In actual use, I have activated the
GPS antenna and chosen an address from my address book. A route was determined
on the fly, and I was given verbal instructions by my computer to get me to the
location. Upcoming turns are announced,
and simultaneously there is an automatic Zoom in to highlight the turn
required. I tell you the only way this
could be simpler is to have a member of the Delorme staff sitting in your car
and giving you your directions. Using the “Street Atlas
For more information on these outstanding
products, go to www.delorme.com and
browse through the product section. You will be amazed. Tell them PC Primer
sent you… Buy any of these, I Promise you won’t be sorry.
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