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DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-40 2009 | 
 enlarge | From: DeLorme
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $43.90
You Save: $26.09 (37%)
New (15) from $43.90
Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 263
Format: Dvd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: DVD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows XP
Connectivity: USB
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 3.2 x 2.4 x 0.8
MPN: AE-007961-203
Model: AE-7961-203
UPC: 019916005887
EAN: 0019916005887
ASIN: B0014A2LJ8
Release Date: March 17, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Support for Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPCs) laptop PC, PDAs, and touchscreen phones | | • | USB-powered GPS receiver includes super-high sensitivity STMicroelectronics GPS chipset; DeLorme ConstantLock technology for superior signal retention in challenging GPS environments | | • | NavMode with optional 3-D perspective and larger, more accessible user controls | | • | Voice-guided navigation, automatic back-on-track, GPS Radar to locate travel services, and other top-end features | | • | Locate over 4 million places of interest; create routes automatically; calculate fuel usage and costs, and GPS-navigate with total confidence anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, and on major roads in Mexico |
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Product Description
Make it easier to plan your trip with Earthmate GPS LT-40. Now you can turn your laptop PC or UMPC into a full-fledged GPS Navigator at a better price. Just plug it into the USB port of your device and secure the receiver on your vehicle's dash. You get faster satellite acquisition and surefire signal retention even in challenging GPS environments. GPS tracking is easier than ever with NavMode, including optional 3-D perspective and larger, more accessible controls. The included Street Atlas USA 2009 will help you locate yourself. Know where you're going with street-level detail and over 4 million places of interest in the U.S. and Canada for when you're looking for something specific.
Automatic back-on-track Street-level detail for the U.S. and Canada, highways and main roads in Mexico Over 4 million places of interest in U.S. and Canada Easy, automatic routing GPS ready, with voice-guided navigation Versatile, flexible editing and print capabilities Application included for mapping, routing, and GPS navigation with Palm OS, Windows Mobile devices Incorporate aerial imagery into your maps and routes - download $40 worth free Share customized maps, routes, and directions with others via a secure Web link GPS-accurate placement for individual locations in 90+ chains in the U.S. and Canada Truck stop data with extended information about service offerings 900+ malls and access roads Airport access roads Major sports venue - college, professional, NASCAR Translucent route highlights to better display underlying map data Support for multiple monitors
Turn your laptop PC or UMPC into a powerful GPS navigator, with voice-guided navigation, automatic back-on-track, GPS Radar to locate travel services, and other top-end features. DeLorme's newest USB-powered GPS receiver includes a new super-high-sensitivity chipset, support for ultra mobile personal computers, superior on-screen GPS displays, and updated Street Atlas USA 2009 DVD software included. New STMicroelectronics GPS chipset delivers faster satellite acquisition, and DeLorme ConstantLock technology means surefire signal retention even in challenging GPS environments. GPS tracking is easier than ever with NavMode, including optional 3-D perspective and larger, more accessible user controls. Locate over 4 million places of interest (hotels, restaurants, attractions, sports venues, and businesses of all types--most with phone numbers included). Create routes automatically with user controls to ensure you take the roads you want. Calculate fuel usage and costs, and GPS-navigate with total confidence anywhere in the U.S. or Canada, and on major roads in Mexico.  Turn your laptop PC or UMPC into a powerful GPS navigator. | Turn Your Laptop or UMPC into a Powerful GPS Navigator
High-end GPS capabilities at an unbeatable price! With the included Street Atlas USA software running on your laptop PC or UMPC, just plug the Earthmate GPS LT-40 into a USB port, secure the GPS on your dash, and you're ready to go. Get voice-guided navigation, automatic Back-on-Track routing, GPS Radar to locate upcoming places of interest as you travel, aerial imagery, much more. - NEW! NavMode with 3-D perspective and larger, more accessible user controls
- NEW! Support for ultra-mobile personal computers (UMPCs)
- NEW! Hundreds of thousands of new roads and road name updates
Includes Street Atlas USA 2009
When you're driving in the car and you get lost, don't you ever wish you didn't have to deal with a bulky atlas? Or when you're walking around in an unfamiliar city, don't you wish you didn't have to deal with a huge map? Now you don't have to with Street Atlas USA 2009. You can put these maps on your GPS, PDA, PC or even your UMPC. Know where you're going with street-level detail of the U.S. and Canada, and also highways and main roads in Mexico. There are over 4 million places of interest in the U.S. and Canada for when you're looking for something specific. You can even edit your maps and print them out. These authentic DeLorme maps are guaranteed accurate--they're produced by their own mapmakers, and triple-referenced to ensure you have the correct guidance anywhere you go.  Use new NavMode for a 3-D perspective. | Updated, exceptionally detailed map software you can use anywhere--on the go with your laptop PC, ultra mobile PC, PDA, or touchscreen phone. No Internet access or subscription required. Get street-level detail for the U.S. and Canada, plus highways and major roads for Mexico. Pre-plan your trips with automatic routing and over 4 million places of interest. User controls let you plan side trips, avoid congested areas, choose back roads, and more. Locate restaurants, lodgings, attractions, truck stops, sports venues, and businesses of all kinds. Calculate fuel usage and costs. Customize the maps to meet your needs. Import aerial imagery. Print a wide variety of map packages, or use MapShare to send maps, routes, and directions to others via a secure Web link. GPS-ready--connect a DeLorme Earthmate or other receiver to your laptop and receive spoken directions. Use new NavMode for a 3-D perspective, and locate upcoming travel services as you drive. NEW in Street Atlas USA 2009 and Street Atlas USA 2009 PLUS:
- Support for Ultra-Mobile Personal Computers (UMPCs)
- Hundreds of thousands of new roads and road name updates
- Improved features when GPS tracking, including 3-D perspective and larger, more accessible user controls
Street Atlas USA 2009
- Street-level detail for the U.S. and Canada, highways and main roads in Mexico
- Over 4 million places of interest in U.S. and Canada
- Easy, automatic routing
- GPS ready, with voice-guided navigation
- Versatile, flexible editing and print capabilities
- Application included for mapping, routing, and GPS navigation with Palm OS, Windows Mobile devices
- Incorporate aerial imagery into your maps and routes--download $40 worth free
- Share customized maps, routes, and directions with others via a secure Web link
- GPS-accurate placement for individual locations in 90+ chains in the U.S. and Canada
- Truck stop data with extended information about service offerings
- 900+ malls and access roads
- Airport access roads
- Major sports venues college, professional, NASCAR
- Translucent route highlights to better display underlying map data
- Support for multiple monitors
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Nice working GPS January 6, 2009
D. Gates (USA)
This software was easy to install. I had initial problems figuring out how to use the GPS itself as there are no detailed instructions with it. However after some initial difficulty I got it up and functioning. It is easy to see and follow once you get it going.
 Great Product -- Requires minimal reading December 31, 2008
Bryan B (San Francisco, Ca)
I've had a chance to own and use the DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-40 2009 for a few days now. I must say I'm impressed. I'd like to throw in a little bit of honesty though. Having used other GPS devices in my car, I thought I was going to be able to rip open the box, sprint to my car, and talk to my new Gadget like it was HAL-9000 from Stanley Kubricks Space Odyssey. Poor assumption -- It turns out that I needed to do a little bit of reading first. So back to the manual. After spending about an hour reading the F1-key help menus, I was able to navigate the included software like an old pro. I discovered that the included GPS receiver is able to get a good fix on multiple satellites in under 30 seconds. I'm willing to wait 30 seconds if it helps me save a half hour by not getting lost and cussing like a sailor. The receiver was able to maintain a solid group of satellites even when I drove under canopy of trees and through tall buildings. I planned a couple of routes with multiple stops at points of interest along the way and found the experience of following the voice and screen prompts along the way very simple. There are several navigation views to choose from depending on what you want to see on the screen. I like the two dimensional view for planning trips. It shows your heading (Will the sun be in my eyes?) and info on points of interest along the way. The three dimensional navigation view is great for getting there. The maps are clear and easy to read. I like to opt to see the GPS data to show my speed, heading, and elevation.
Minor complaints - I took a couple of obscure back roads to test the maps data accuracy and found that while the GPS is able to correctly position me on the maps as I travel, the voice prompt would keep telling me that I was off route and that it needed to recalculate. This never happened in the city or on major highways in my area. My solution was to just turn down the volume until I got back to major road. I can look at the map and tell that I'm clearly on the right road that I need to be on.
I'm using an Acer Aspire One. The Acer Aspire does not have a CD or DVD ROM drive. I used my home network by sharing a DVD drive of another computer and copying the files from the computer with the DVD drive to the Acer Aspire via the network connection. It took a few minutes to copy the 2.25GB of data over the network. I know some people use USB DVD drives. Where is the fun in that? The software installed without a hitch. The registration process was simple.
Conclusion: I highly recommend this device if you are looking for a feature rich software/hardware package to meet your recreational traveling needs. One caveat - If you don't have the time or desire to do some light reading and learning, I would encourage you to look into a Garmin or TomTom device.
2009 LT40-Great Value November 24, 2008
Windy
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Delorme is a great value. However, it is also somewhat complex. We plan to use this in a motorhome. Hope the dw figures out all features of this program. We have not actually used this to navigate as of yet. I have lit it up and know that it works and looks great. I suspect there may be a long learning curve for my navigator as she has never used a gps type device before and had some issues with map navigation. Hopefully once set up and in use the real time visibility will make this more intuitive? I do advise printing out some or all of the "help" features.
Excellent product October 23, 2008
Randolph Boon (Vermont, USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The DeLorme Earthmate and Street Atlas software are very powerful and well done. The steeper learning curve than a dedicated GPS reward you with a more powerful and flexible system.
GPS September 30, 2008
Lyle E. Nelson (Savage, MN USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
DeLorme Earthmate GPS LT-40 2009 is a wonderful product! The GPS antenna module is compact and attractive. The mapping software loads easily and is easy to use. All in all, this was a great buy.
Lyle
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The Benefits Of A Car GPS System
By Andrew Winthorp
Driving from point A to point B has gotten much easier over the years, as tracking technology like GPS (Global Positioning System) brings the added convenience of many different capabilities. When looking to purchase a car GPS system, a new world of easier traveling, enhanced safety, and property protection becomes accessible. To fully comprehend the many benefits of car GPS, consider the following:
Lost on the Road?
When written directions are no help and you find yourself traveling a dark, intimidating road that doesn't look too familiar - one of the best benefits of car GPS comes when you are able to find your way out of the darkness. All of this is made possible with a technology that enables you to pinpoint your exact location and then use a tracking system to create a course to follow that gets you where you need to go. Many users simply use GPS to create a mapped-out plan before taking to the road and running the risk of getting lost.
Safety and Protection
In this day and age, you never know when you will become a victim of a crime, such as car theft. When criminals are aware that a GPS tracking system is installed on a vehicle, it makes drivers less susceptible to this illegal act, which sometimes involves violence. If you have found that your car has been stolen, a GPS tracking system can aid the police in locating your car in less time by pinpointing the exact position of your automobile - no matter where it is.
Depending on the kind of GPS car system you choose, various features are included. Some consumers enjoy built-in roadside assistance, monitoring services, and access to emergency help. Certain models of in-car systems are automatically keyed in to alert the nearest 911 operator if an accident should take place.
Small Size and Ease of Use
The benefits of car GPS systems are connected to a small unit that easily attaches to your windshield or dashboard. Following the directions of a GPS system for the car is rather easy, as you input your desired location and wait for further instructions that deliver turn-by-turn commands given by a voice in real time. Now days, it is quite common to see rental agencies installing GPS in their vehicles to entice their customers. Also, if a rental car is stolen, GPS easily finds it without losing any time.
Save Money
The benefits of car GPS systems also places more money in your pocket, as some companies are now lowering the rates of car insurance for drivers possessing this added advantage. Companies are now acknowledging those who purchase a car with this type of system already installed, as well as offer savings to those who have GPS car tracking installed after the purchase of a new or used vehicle.
In the long run, you stand to save money when buying a GPS car system even without the car insurance discounts. Consumers spend less money on gas when they are aware of their exact positioning on the road, and have the means to quickly get where they want to go in less time and without wasting gas.
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