Cheap Earthmate GPS with Street Atlas USA (Software) (Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 98) Price

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Customer Reviews of Earthmate GPS with Street Atlas USA

Very satisfied customer.
I have been using DeLorme's Street Atlas since version 5. This new version is completely different but still just as easy to use. I didn't read the instructions (intentionally) to try and see how different it was to use. It is VERY easy to learn, and has many nice features (like the split screen). The USB unit is FANTASTIC. Very fast, small, and NO BATTERIES! I got SO tired of swapping batteries in the old unit! The voice recognition is based on Microsoft's voice software, and is quite good for immediate recognition. If you like another voice package better, this software allows you use it's engine instead of Microsoft's. The trip planning is just as good as older versions, and the road detail is quite a bit better. One thing I wish they would add is shopping places. I like to know where the Wal-Mart is while I'm traveling! I'm going to see if there is some way to add them or get them from DeLorme. Overall, another EXCELLENT product. Don't listen to anyone that states how difficult it is to use the new version, because it's not, they just haven't taken the time to learn the new software, in my opinion.

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Another Satisfied Customer
I bought the Delorme Earthmate USB for my laptop because I couldn't afford a GPS system for my vehicle. So, I figured $130 ain't a bad price. So far, I have used it in my area. Knowing that GPS is not 100% accurate, I feel the Earthmate USB is accurate enough to figure out where you are and to find your way. Only downfall is the mapping software. The main roads are fairly accurate. The side roads have less to be desired. Because of that, this product only gets 4 out of 5 stars.

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Great little receiver. Decent software. Great support
The receiver unit is very small and great for travellers who may not always be in their own car. The software is basic, but I probably have too high expectations for map software.

There is no problem using the product with other software as the unit comes with USB to serial drivers that allow you to output only NMEA data. The product still works just fine with the original software after that. I haven't tried the bluetooth power adapter but hope to get one next year if they are cheaper, then I can use it with my PDA.

I think it is quite likely you can use it in Linux, but haven't tried. You'll just need to setup some kind of interface for the USB connectivity.

My unit became defective only a few days after purchase, but Scott at DeLorme support was phenomenal and had a replacement shipped out that day.