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**gennickO** · 09-10-2008, 03:54 AM

is there such a thing? something like google maps or mapquest but available offline that could be on your laptop while traveling. anyone know?

**bensabath** · 09-10-2008, 04:24 AM

There are, though you'll have to pay for them. In fact, up until a couple years ago they only existed offline and weren't available online.

I've no idea which one you would have to get though, I suggest checking out your local software business.

**Moupponge** · 09-10-2008, 04:28 AM

I'd suggest getting a GPS unit instead.

**lagunaEl** · 10-09-2008, 07:45 AM

or if your up for a challenge a good old fashoned map

**baxodrom** · 10-09-2008, 08:08 AM

You have to pay for it, but before we got a gps with a screen we used microsoft streets and trips ( I think is the name) and a gps hooked up to the laptop.

**gennickO** · 10-09-2008, 08:40 AM

eventually i will get a headunit with navi when i have money, but for now i just use a map book for local and i want the map software for when im traveling.

**lagunaEl** · 10-09-2008, 08:50 AM

qall u need is auto route 2007 with gps add on and a usb gps

job done,I think you can even buy it bundled with a gps usb dongle in the retail package

**gennickO** · 10-09-2008, 09:13 AM

that looks like what i want. thanks

**phenterminediett** · 10-09-2008, 11:21 PM

is there such a thing? something like google maps or mapquest but available offline that could be on your laptop while traveling. anyone know?

Google map app for your mobile?
Not totally offline, I know, but still damn useful... then get the Gmail app too...

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bensabath Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 464 Senior Member	There are, though you'll have to pay for them. In fact, up until a couple years ago they only existed offline and weren't available online. I've no idea which one you would have to get though, I suggest checking out your local software business. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Moupponge Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	I'd suggest getting a GPS unit instead. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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baxodrom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 351 Senior Member	You have to pay for it, but before we got a gps with a screen we used microsoft streets and trips ( I think is the name) and a gps hooked up to the laptop. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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gennickO Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	eventually i will get a headunit with navi when i have money, but for now i just use a map book for local and i want the map software for when im traveling. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-09-2008, 08:50 AM	#7
lagunaEl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 439 Senior Member	qall u need is auto route 2007 with gps add on and a usb gps job done,I think you can even buy it bundled with a gps usb dongle in the retail package Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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gennickO Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	that looks like what i want. thanks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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phenterminediett Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 500 Senior Member	is there such a thing? something like google maps or mapquest but available offline that could be on your laptop while traveling. anyone know? Google map app for your mobile? Not totally offline, I know, but still damn useful... then get the Gmail app too... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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