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BiGG T33
Joined: 10 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject: GPS Software & Vista |
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Sup everyone,
I have been reading posts on all these Gps Softwares for laptops and i was wanting to know if anyone is running any Gps Software on a Laptop running Vista Operating system..I'm Wanting to get Co-Pilot Truck LapTop 9 but their website says nothing about vista...any info would be great thx again and be safe out there. |
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Rev.Vassago
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Location: The other side of the coin
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm using Delorme Street Atlas 2006 on a Vista machine, and it works fine (except I can't get it to talk to me). I haven't tried to fix it yet. |
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flood
Joined: 16 Jan 2007
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Location: tennesse
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| Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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hay Rev.Vassago
stay away from Delorme Street Atlas 2008 i just loaded it and thy changed the route color from red to this lite yellow and made it 3x as wide. hard as hell to see and in nite mode you almost can't see the route at all. i'm still using XP |
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Malaki86
Joined: 28 Aug 2004
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Location: West Virginia
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:43 am Post subject: Re: GPS Software & Vista |
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Sp33dbump wrote: Sup everyone,
I have been reading posts on all these Gps Softwares for laptops and i was wanting to know if anyone is running any Gps Software on a Laptop running Vista Operating system..I'm Wanting to get Co-Pilot Truck LapTop 9 but their website says nothing about vista...any info would be great thx again and be safe out there.
I called ALK not long after Vista came out and asked about it. They said CoPilot "should" run with no problems under Vista. They may have new information on it by now.
Also, consider waiting a month or two. The new version is supposed to be out in August or September (from what I was told when I called them last month). That'll save having to spend the extra money to upgrade. Again, I'd call and ask them about this. |
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BiGG T33
Joined: 10 Jul 2007
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Location: Michigan
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 6:53 am Post subject: |
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yea i probably will wait if there's a newer verison coming out...I have been to Dieselboss website and they are saying it works http://www.dieselboss.com/Travrout/cptfeatures.htm and when i emailed ALk they said no it don't lol.. I'm going to call them today and find out whats up.
I'm going to buy Ms Street with gps today and i was wndering if i can use one then one GPS on a laptop?
thx for advice and answers
be Safe out there! |
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Malaki86
Joined: 28 Aug 2004
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:02 am Post subject: |
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Sp33dbump wrote: yea i probably will wait if there's a newer verison coming out...I have been to Dieselboss website and they are saying it works http://www.dieselboss.com/Travrout/cptfeatures.htm and when i emailed ALk they said no it don't lol.. I'm going to call them today and find out whats up.
I'm going to buy Ms Street with gps today and i was wndering if i can use one then one GPS on a laptop?
thx for advice and answers
be Safe out there!
Yes - you can use the GPS receiver from Streets with CoPilot. That's exactly what I did. CoPilot finds the receiver with no problems what so ever. |
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BiGG T33
Joined: 10 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:33 am Post subject: |
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Called ALk today and talked to Tech Support and he confirmed it will work with Vista But it will Not work in a 64 bit Enviroment...
Well the laptop i bought has a AMD TurionTM 64 X2 Dual Core Processor TL-64 (2.2GHz,1MB) ...i'm looking to see if i can pick 32 bit or 64 bit...like i can with current system (desktop) picking 16 bit or 32 bit..
Also i asked about the next verison and he said sept / oct when i purchase this version that i can ask sales about free upgrade to newest verison.
Be Safe Out there! |
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rboit33
Joined: 25 Jan 2006
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Location: Fayetteville,NC
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| Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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| im using Copilot 9 and running Vista Ultimate works just fine,and you have to have a seperate instal for both 32bit and 64 bit versions of vista |
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BiGG T33
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| Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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before i buy CoPilot Truck | Laptop 9 should i go with USB or Blue tooth verison?
also this is my first laptop and i was wondering if i will need a power inverter or something to charge batteries or have constant power...\
thx again
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Malaki86
Joined: 28 Aug 2004
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Location: West Virginia
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| Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:21 am Post subject: |
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Sp33dbump wrote: before i buy CoPilot Truck | Laptop 9 should i go with USB or Blue tooth verison?
also this is my first laptop and i was wondering if i will need a power inverter or something to charge batteries or have constant power...
If you use the bluetooth version, you'll need to constantly put the receiver on a charger. From what I've seen in the specs for them, most receivers only have a 6-8 hour run time on the battery. I use the usb.
You'll need a small power inverter to run the laptop. My laptop is fairly high-end and only has a 65 watt power adapter. I have a 400 watt Coleman inverter I picked up at a T/A and it runs my setup perfectly. Also, this inverter plugs into a cigarette lighter socket, so there's no permanent wiring to worry about. |
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BiGG T33
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Yea thats what i was thinking USB version too.I'm going to need a inverter for sure..i don't plan on having a big inverter due to restrictions ...the one u suggested should be fine ..
thank for the help
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DieselBoss
Joined: 10 Aug 2005
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Location: Oregon
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 8:58 am Post subject: |
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Sp33dbump wrote: Yea thats what i was thinking USB version too.I'm going to need a inverter for sure..i don't plan on having a big inverter due to restrictions ...the one u suggested should be fine ..
thank for the help
Be Safe out there!
To summarize (and confirm) what has been said:
- CPT-9 works with Vista, but not in a 64-bit environment. You can install or upgrade to Vista in a 64-bit OR 32-bit environment IF YOU HAVE a 64-bit processor in your laptop. You can ONLY install in a 32-bit version of Vista if you have a 32-bit processor. There is a new version in the works now to update the maps and comply entirely with both versions of Vista.
- It is also true that the Bluetooth version of CPT is more cumbersome because of the battery life on the receiver. We recommend using the USB internal or external waterproof receiver. The external is only needed if you have an overhang that blocks the receiver view of the sky (like a car carrier.)
- A small inverter works perfect to keep the laptop and any peripherals (i.e. a printer) charged nicely. They are quite small these days and inexpensive. |
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Malaki86
Joined: 28 Aug 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="DieselBoss- CPT-9 works with Vista, but not in a 64-bit environment. You can install or upgrade to Vista in a 64-bit OR 32-bit environment IF YOU HAVE a 64-bit processor in your laptop. You can ONLY install in a 32-bit version of Vista if you have a 32-bit processor. There is a new version in the works now to update the maps and comply entirely with both versions of Vista.[/quote]
You can install the 32bit version of Vista on a 64bit processor, but not the 64bit version on a 32bit processor. My home machine is a 64bit dual-core machine, but is running the 32bit version of Vista. |
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BiGG T33
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| Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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I'm getting a Dell Inspiron 1721, AMD Turion 64 x 2 TL-64 (2.2GHz/1MB).
I contacted Dell and Copilot and also DieselBoss (are you the same DieselBoss with the website).and have gotten quite abit of info cleared up.
i found out copilot will Not work in a 64 bit enviroment as of this time,but like DieselBoss website said newer verison is coming sept/oct Copilot confirmed.after i heard that i hurried and checked with dell and Dell says its a 32bit O.S on my Laptop..whew!
so i think i'm ok to still go ahead and get it. this weekend is when i will be buying it i believe.(Copilot said i might be able to get upgraded being so close to release but said to check with sales for that).
Laptop should be here this week (hopefully tommorrow lol)
Is copilot user friendly (easy to use)
Thank again
Be Safe out There! |
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Malaki86
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| Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:30 am Post subject: |
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Sp33dbump wrote: I'm getting a Dell Inspiron 1721, AMD Turion 64 x 2 TL-64 (2.2GHz/1MB).
I contacted Dell and Copilot and also DieselBoss (are you the same DieselBoss with the website).and have gotten quite abit of info cleared up.
i found out copilot will Not work in a 64 bit enviroment as of this time,but like DieselBoss website said newer verison is coming sept/oct Copilot confirmed.after i heard that i hurried and checked with dell and Dell says its a 32bit O.S on my Laptop..whew!
so i think i'm ok to still go ahead and get it. this weekend is when i will be buying it i believe.(Copilot said i might be able to get upgraded being so close to release but said to check with sales for that).
Laptop should be here this week (hopefully tommorrow lol)
Is copilot user friendly (easy to use)
Thank again
Be Safe out There!
CoPilot is EXTREMELY easy to use. However it does have a few flaws in it. I hope they take care of them with the new release.
1 - some addresses don't match in CoPilot. This is normally from a road name change. I can get the correct address on Streets & Trips, then zoom both in so I can see the physical layout and add a matching address in CoPilot
2 - Some of the routing is plain out goofy. One of the biggies, at least to me, is the fact that it will not route you through Columbus, OH. It will always send you around the loop. Even while heading straight through it constantly tries to reroute me off of the straight through routes. That's where the automatic re-routing comes in handy.
3 - A little too bright at night - the "buttons" on the screen are too bright in my opinion for night driving. They're a light blue which really glows at night. They said the new version will address this one.
4 - Live mode is freaky at times. I've had people I've never heard of send me messages and also have sent me new destinations. This has it's ups and downs. Sometimes it'll go weeks with no problems, then all of a sudden I have 50 people sending me messages asking why I'm where I'm at and why am I heading to where I'm going.
It also has some great features:
1 - Full screen mode with multiple views (3-D, Next Turn, Destination, Where am I).
2 - Save Current - I save every destination with the touch of a button. Then, if I need to go back it's automatic and puts my destination to the exact spot as when I hit the button.
I have a 7" touchscreen monitor that I have mounted to my sun visor. This was one of the best things (in my book) that I could've done. The laptop is securely mounted in the sleeper, so it's out of sight and not bouncing all over the place.
Note, however, that the monitor wasn't cheap. The first one I put is was around $250. It lasted about 6 months before I killed it by accident. The new one was about $350. |
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