 I was originally looking for just the USB GPS rece ... Strengths: Easy to set up, comes with windshield mount.
Weaknesses: When using with MS Streets and Maps 2004, sometimes takes a while to track position.
Summary: I was originally looking for just the USB GPS receiver alone so that I could use it with MS Streets and Maps 2004. The USB receiver alone sold for $86+ s/h on ebay and I ended up getting the package (with other map software) for about $87 shipped from buy.com. I have not used the included software but only with MS S and M. Most of the time the receiver picks up your position in a fair amount of time, although it takes longer to get the coordinates. I found that if you zoom out of the map while it's tracking, it'll find your position sooner. Since you'll be messing more with the map software rather than the receiver, there's not a whole lot to say about it. Install is painless, as the driver includes a utility in the taskbar to say what COM port the receiver is using, so you can choose the correct one with your map software.
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