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DeLorme Earthmate --- A GPS Solution Designed From The Ground Up!

I found it quite simple to manage my map and route files although I would like the option to say where they are being saved, maybe that will be in the next iteration. That being said, I like the way that they have organized the file system. It is very easy to find a previously saved map or route.

An impressive feature of the program is its ability to re-route you if you get off course. On one of our trips, I had made a route that ran into a closed road due to construction. Of course I followed the detour signs but the "little lady" inside the computer kept telling me to turn around and go back. She kept recalculating my route and soon adjusted to where I was going by following the detour. I half expected her to say, "listen you fool, I said turn around"! She was kind to me all the way! I was impressed with the accurate recalculation and adjustment made.

DeLorme has incorporated an immense set of features into Street Atlas USA that will make your trip experience wonderful. The ability to easily create a route, then have the GPS guide you with clear concise voice commands coupled with outstanding graphics and large fonts makes this software a must have traveling companion.

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...and good thoughts they were Dan!

I use my BlueLogger constantly but it may not be the solution for all which is why I wanted to try the Earthmate. For a GPS solution, the Earthmate met every expectation. If you don't have Bluetooth on your PC, then it is a perfect solution.
One huge advantage of the BlueLogger is that you can track where you've been without having to have the PDA or laptop turned on and running the app all the time, just to log a track. Just turn the BL on, throw it in the top of a backpack, or dash and take off. When you want to find out where you are, just pull out your PDA or laptop, and you'll get an almost instant connection because it already has a fix. Check your position and whatever else you need to do, and then turn the PDA or laptop off to save the battery, all the while the BL is still logging for you. I'm pretty sure DeLorme is also working on a PDA version of the BlueLogger Manager software, so you will be able to upload the track from the BL directly to your PDA and see where you've been, and us it to get back.

I actually favor it over my BT PowerPack when using it in the car or RV. Whenever I need to stop, the PDA goes with me, so I have to cut the GPS connection. With the BL, just stop the app, take off, then when you come back just hook up again. The log will now show how long you stopped to, without having to look at two or more logs.

Just some thoughts....Dan
Thanks for the nice comments guys...I appreciate it!

These unit are really two distinct units. The Earthmate is strictly a GPS solution where as the BlueLogger not only serves as a GPS but has the ability to log where you are and where you go without having an iPAQ with you. At a later point in time, you can download the "points" onto your iPAQ or PC and view it on a map.

The BlueLogger is strictly Bluetooth so you need to have Bluetooth capability not only on your iPAQ but on you PC as well.

You can't go wrong with either...it depends on your needs. I have been using both and am really pleased with their capabilities.

Excellent review! I'm still readily considering a GPS solution Jack, but now I'm torn between the Earthmate GPS unit you previewed here and the Blue Logger that I was considering previously.

Under which situations is the Blue Logger a better choice? Or the EarthMate GPS?
Great review Jack. This unit looks like it has some great enhancements over previous units. Wish my GPS could do some of the things this unit can do.

Reidan
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