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Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: DeLorme US Software
EAN: 0019916005948
Format: DVD-ROM
Item Dimensions: 00500
Label: DeLorme US Software
Manufacturer: DeLorme US Software
Model: AO-7874-201
MPN: AO-007874-201
Platform: Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Publisher: DeLorme US Software
Release Date: November 05, 2007
Studio: DeLorme US Software
Features:- Up-to-date topographic mapping software with E-Z Nav toolbar
- Highly detailed Topo USA and DeLorme Street Network maps
- Wide variety of indispensable map, chart, and imagery choices
- Over 4 million places of interest; amazing 3-D flyovers
- Unrivaled GPS data creation and exchange capabilities
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Product Description:
Topo USA 7.0
The Most Up-To-Date Topographic Mapping Software Available
Plan, Explore, and Share Your Adventures
As the innovation trendsetter in topographic mapping and GPS technologies, DeLorme Topo USA 7.0 continues to lead the way with advanced capabilities that provide a more meaningful outdoor experience.
The Most Complete Selection of Data and Imagery Options
In addition to the highly-detailed Topo USA and DeLorme Street Network maps, you can access a wide variety of indispensable map, chart, and imagery choices from USGS, NOAA, and other sources.
NEW! Improve Your Geocaching
Topo USA 7.0 offers a range of features that make it the perfect mapping software for geocachers. Easily manage and update your geocache data files. Import .gpx and .loc files. Include descriptions and hints from .gpx files found on geocaching.com.
Unrivaled GPS Capabilities
Topo USA 7.0 delivers high-end GPS data creation and exchange capabilities and lets you do more with data you collect in the field. A custom partner to the DeLorme Earthmate GPS PN-20.
NEW! Now Over 4 Million Places of Interest from Trusted DeLorme Products
Now ALL your trip planning information is at hand, from travel to a trailhead, to campgrounds, fishing spots, and provisioning on your way, including
From Street Atlas USA
attractions, lodgings, restaurants, stores, post offices, much more.
From the Atlas & Gazetteer series
boat ramps, campgrounds, fishing and hunting spots, unique natural features
Amazing 3-D Flyovers
Newly-designed 3-D mapping engine produces lifelike views of your favorite terrain. Soar above rivers and lakes, ascend mountains, and explore new places all from your computer
NEW! Geo-Tag Your Digital Photos
Preserve a record of exactly where you took your digital photos all you need is a GPS track. Enlargeable thumbnails appear
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
This software beats National Geographic's New England equivalent, for which I paid the same amount, but is very cumbersome to use. (Of course, it's older.)
I only miss the mileage tool that the N.G. software has. (Or maybe Topo has one, and I havn't found it yet..?)
As some reviewers have mentioned, it's not as intuitive as some other software - but I use trial and error and do manage find my out-of-the-way places.
I like the fact that, when you hover over something, a note near the bottom tells you the name of the street, mountain, etc. And the elevation pops up as well.
I only paid $50 for it - worth it, IMHO.
Rating:  -
Topo USA is a good program, but it is a bit of a learning curve because Delorme's interface is hand-rolled and diverges from the Windows standard in sometimes perplexing ways. I eventually upgraded to Delorme's Xmap program because I needed to import ESRI shapefiles from the US Census, which I was told by Delorme Topo USA could not do. Xmap does not come with topographical or detailed "traditional" map information (lesser roads, towns) and I thought it would not be a problem as I would simply use that information from Topo USA. No can do, according to Delorme tech support. So beware.
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I like this program. I was having problems with version 5.0 and an older laptop but version 7.0 is working great with a new Vista machine. They have made some improvements in version 7 that I really like. One is the ability to resize or hide both map windows. In version 5 the data window (with topo or DOQ coverage) could only be expanded to about 3/4 of the display. Also the new version allows a "hybrid" map with the street layer overlaid on the USGS topos. I was also having trouble with the old version 5 communicating with a new Earthmate GPS. I was worried if the new software would solve that problem, but it did. The new software connects very easily with my receiver. There must have been some compatibility issues with the older software and the new Earthmate. Version 5 worked with an older GPS receiver but not with the new Earthmate. One thing I don't like is that I can't seem to un-check "shaded relief" as a default. It un-checks for the current project but not for new projects.
I use this at work. I'm a geologist with the state of California and this is better than the GPS units and software we are assigned. Because of a disability I no longer do any field work but I have colleagues who use this with the PN-20. In a car I can't beat Topo 7 with a good laptop.
Rating:  -
Pros: 3D Graphics, inexpensive fee for access to topo maps and satelite imagery, includes street maps
Cons: Only has maps for US, no Canada, Mexico, etc; can only transfer maps to a Delorme GPS device; software takes some orientation time
I have had this software for a few weeks and have had a chance to learn the program, and WOW!!! This software has amazing mapping capability and with the $30 subsciption to the Delorme map library, the topo and satelite maps make this the best mapping program on the market (and the best value). I can not only see an aerial view of the topo area, but it overlays the satelite pictures to create a virtual simulation of the terrain! The only thing I would like to see changed is the availability of more maps of other countries. I am currently using a Garmin handheld GPS device, but with these features I am looking into purchasing the Delorme PN-40 so I can have the 3D maps in my handheld (the PN-40 has a dual core processor to handle the imagery, that is why it will not work on other brands). With this product coupled with the PN-40, I feel that Garmin has got some real competition brewing here!! By the way, If you are considering buying a Delorme handheld GPS, This software comes with it, so do not bother buying it seperately.
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Delorme has a winner in their Topo and Street Atlas programs. Easy to learn, responsive and accurate. I use the program daily in the car and as a VFR navigation backup system in my Cessna 182. The Topo system has all the bells and whistles and lets you transfer files easily from laptop or desktop to handhelds and you can send files and maps to friends... even printouts.
I am an FAA certified Instrument Flight Instructor, ATP and retired Naval Flight Officer with 37 years with Delta Air Lines.
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