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TOPO! National Geographic USGS Topographic Maps, Colorado

TOPO! National Geographic USGS Topographic Maps, Colorado

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Brand: National Geographic

List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $79.95
You Save: $20.04 (20%)



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Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows Xp, Windows 2000, Windows Nt, Windows 95
Media: Electronics
Operating System: Windows NT
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8 x 2

MPN: Colorado
Model: Colorado
ISBN: 1597750336
UPC: 749717205178
EAN: 9781597750332
ASIN: 1597750336

Release Date: April 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand New Factory Sealed Box! BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!! mail-in rebate. Promotion Details: National Geographic Holiday BOGO is valid on any digital mapping software purchased between 11/1/08 and 1/31/09. To receive your free software, complete the redemption form included with your order. Be sure to select a digital map product of equal or lesser suggested retail price ($99.95) and include a copy of your receipt and UPC barcode from your qualifying product as proof of purchase. Promotional copies will be shipped within 7 days of receipt. All redemption forms must be postmarked no later than 2/28/09. Offer valid in the U.S. only. Product will only be shipped to U.S. addresses. No limit on number of offers redeemed. To make this perfectly clear. GeoMart only ships the product(s) ordered. To receive the free offer you must complete and mail the rebate form. Once National Geographic receives the form and proof of purchase, National Geographic will ship the free software directly to you.

Features:
  • Print photo quality USGS topographic maps
  • GPS Ready - Easiest Way to tell your GPS where you want to go and record where you've been
  • Navigate in three dimensions with 3D fly-thru and instant elevation profiling
  • Customize maps with photos, notes and icons
  • Live Map Update ensures you always have the most current maps and software

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  • Garmin MapSource Topo U.S. 2008
  • GARMIN 010-10578-00 Carrying Case
  • SanDisk Micro Secure Digital 2 GB Memory Card (SDSDQ-2048-A10M) Retail Package

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
National Geographic Maps TOPO! State Series - Colorado:

8 x 6 x 1

The leading outdoor recreation TOPO! software for more then 10 years. Available in 28 individual state and multi-state packages covering the entire United States. Compatible with PC,


Customer Reviews:   Read 23 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars Good idea that falls Short   December 10, 2008
Charles Messel (San Pedro, CA)
I had high hopes that this software would be very helpful in mapping out weekend hikes. Much to my regret, it falls far short. I can overlook the poor interface. I knew going into this that I could not download the maps to my Garmin. I wanted only to be able to plot out hikes, print out the paper maps, and transfer the route to the Garmin. All this works to a degree, with the map quality limiting the plotting. Unfortunately the quality of the maps falls short of usable. The map data is too small to use until blown up past level 5. At this point it starts getting fuzzy and blurs badly. I guess that I should have realized that a raster map when blown up too far, starts degrading badly.
The worst part was that when I asked for assistance on this problem, I traded a few emails with a support person at the product website, and then when my questions got specific and I supplied him with samples, I no longer heard from him. He just quit replying.
I will be asking for an RMA. Too bad - It sounded like a great product, but did not live up to expectations.



3 out of 5 stars Amazon Price is Weird?   October 28, 2008
M. Dukas (San Francisco, CA)
this product (CA version) is listed for $149 at Amazon and at $99 at the National Geographic website and at REI. What's up with that? 50% over the MSRP?


1 out of 5 stars Worst user interface that I've ever seen   October 16, 2008
Irvin Kanode (Tempe, AZ USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

TOPO! has the worst user interface ever created. It doesn't follow the standard user interface designed by Apple, Adobe, and Microsoft.
- There's no hand tool to move around the map--rather you have to move your cursor to the edge of the screen and click to push the map around. Hard to control and creates lots of cursor movement
- The tool to draw routes is hard to control



1 out of 5 stars Horrible UI, slow, and crash-prone   October 15, 2008
John Brecht (San Francisco, CA United States)
Do not waste your money on this horrible software. Even on a 2.4 GHz, 2 GB RAM MacBook Pro, it staggers to run. It takes an average of 20 seconds just to change zoom levels and pans incredibly slowly. Try drawing a route and half the time the whole thing freezes and crashes and you have to start over. I'll say it again - DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!


5 out of 5 stars How To Increase Its Value   October 11, 2008
golden_ (Colorado)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

With TOPO, it makes a big difference if you copy the maps from the CDs to your hard drive. That results in a much faster and better experience. Directions for copying the maps to your hard drive are on the Topo web site. Some reviewers do not realize that.

The digital maps are an extremely good value compared to paper maps!! Live Map Updates is a feature of version 4. You can download the current maps and street overlays for the quads you are interested in! And that is free.

I have used versions 2, 3, and 4 of this product. Version 2 was excellent. Versions 3 and 4 are incremental improvements. On Amazon, it isn't always clear which version you are buying. Go by the dates -- version 4 was released in 2006.

The software is excellent. My only complaint is that it is a bit complicated to install. I don't think it has ever crashed on me. I use it a lot, and discover new features all the time. It is not hard to learn. GPS support is great, in my experience.


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The Benefits Of A Car GPS System
By Andrew Winthorp

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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

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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

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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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