Whick Rand McNally Atlas do you use?

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Old 01-17-2007, 07:22 PM
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On the GPS thing, anyone tried the TomTom variety in the US ?, it is the most reliable on this side of the water.

Just wondering as IF I ever do take the plunge and move to Canada all I would need to buy would be the North American maps.

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Originally Posted by GMAN
I bought 2 of the laminated during the yearly change over for $10 each. If you can catch them when they first come out with the new year you can usually save some money on them. It sure beats paying $30/each. They aren't going to change that much from one year to another. I usually keep mine 2-3 years.
Me too!!

Besides, the paper ones fall apart too quick!! And if they get wet... :x

Actually, I have the standard laminated and the sort of not laminated large print edition.... and I have a separate Canadian atlas to boot. The large print edition doesn't have Canada in it... :shock: 8)
 
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I'm cheap and picked up an '06 paper version for the clearance price of $3. USX installed the DriverTech system in my truck which has GPS, which I use most of the time. And I've got MicroSoft Streets and Trips on my laptop for additional referencing if I need it.
 
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Default Re: How useful would this be (DeLorme S/W, GPS, Notebook/PDA

Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Avoid the 2007 version. I've heard many people complaining that 2007 is a really bad version.

Look on eBay - I'm sure you'll find a 2006 version, which is the best version, IMO.
I use MS & T 2007 and it works great.

What bad things have you heard? Are the people having problems complete computer n00bs? Do they have a P2 laptop with 64MB of RAM?? :roll:
 
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Old 01-20-2007, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
Avoid the 2007 version. I've heard many people complaining that 2007 is a really bad version.

Look on eBay - I'm sure you'll find a 2006 version, which is the best version, IMO.
I use MS & T 2007 and it works great.

What bad things have you heard? Are the people having problems complete computer n00bs? Do they have a P2 laptop with 64MB of RAM?? :roll:
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Originally Posted by dw64
I'm cheap and picked up an '06 paper version for the clearance price of $3. USX installed the DriverTech system in my truck which has GPS, which I use most of the time. And I've got MicroSoft Streets and Trips on my laptop for additional referencing if I need it.
Hey DW,

I got one at the 99 cents store yesterday for .99. If you strap it to your chest and back it also protects you incase of a stabbing.
 
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Old 01-20-2007, 10:39 PM
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Laminated-for all the reasons previously stated.
 
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I you consider yourself a professional driver you need the proper tools of your trade. Who cares what the cost is? Buy the laminated versions. Buy both the Deluxe version and the Large Scale version. You need the normal sized map to see the big picture and the large scale for detail for older tired eyes. It is tax deductible, so don't be cheap. If you can afford GPS get that also.
 
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