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Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 05:30

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Member - Robert A (QLD)

Hi All.

I've tried searching through old posts. But didn't come up with an answer.

I have a Sony Vaio lap top and a Garmin hand held GPS.
I would like to know what people recommend from experience as a good software for 4wd navigation. Mainly for the northern half of Australia.

I really don't know a lot about this type of set up as I'm use to Marine navigation.
While reading other post, they keep mentioning moving map.

Any ideas of a good set up would be much appreciated.

Rob

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Reply By: Member - Troll 81 (QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 06:43

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 06:43

Rob

Depends if you want turn by turn if not then use oziexplorer you can download in your own maps and do your own thing very good program

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Reply By: Member - Toolman (VIC) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 07:47

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 07:47

Rob,
If you want moving map but not necessarily turn by turn voice instructions then I wouldn't go past OziExplorer. I use it with my Garmin Etrex without any dramas. You can scan in your own maps or use bought maps either way its good value. It is also not too complicated to learn.

Toolman

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Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 07:57

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 07:57

Robert,

A few things you need.

A cable to join the GPS to the compute. Check with GPS OZ (Ithink they sponsor this site)

Oziexplorer software (available from this site)
Maps for the areas you require (also avail in the shop on this site)

When you load and connect5 this all up you can select moving map which will leave a plot of where you have been and shows you in real time where you are.

DAvid S

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Reply By: Pajman Pete (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 08:26

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 08:26

I second OziExplorer. You can download a trial version from their website and have a play with it.

We use Ozi and the Natmap Raster series of maps for our main nav tool, and have assorted larger scale maps for specific areas. ExplorOz had a package of the software here at a good price a short time ago.

Cheers

Pete

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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 09:03

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 09:03

Another vote for OziExplorer and Natmap Raster Premium maps.
You install the maps on the PC, which can be referenced by Ozi and can also be accessed separately.

The Natmap Premium maps come on 2 DVD disks and will covers all of Australia which a fair detail of coverage. If you require more specific detailed areas you can buy additional maps but Natmap is fairly comprehensive.

OziExplorer includes a moving map feature which will show you exactly where you are (via GPS input) buy a directional arrow on the map display.

You can download OziExplorer from the Web site and trial it before you buy, but the cost is not that great.

www.oziexplorer.com/

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Reply By: Member - Robert A (QLD) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 09:39

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 09:39

Thanks for the great answers.
Sounds like Oziexplores is they way to go to start with.
What is the 3D version like and is worth getting as no one motioned that.

Rob

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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 11:36

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2007 at 11:36

As per Oziexplorer (PC version) and OziCE (PDA version), Ozi3D also has a try before you buy version. Try it and see what you think and whether it suits your purposes.

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