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    Map/Atlas Software??

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by RogueMonk, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. RogueMonk

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    Can somebody point me to a good map software for macs? I'm talking about something in the flavour of MS Streets and Trips.

    Thanks.
     
    RogueMonk, Jan 27, 2008
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    Google Earth
     
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    thnksfrthmmrs Notebook Evangelist

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    lol I usually use the Google Maps feature online.
     
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    Google Earth is only worthwhile if you've got an internet connection.

    Are there any other programs? I use Parallels mainly for the ability to run Windows XP and run Microsoft Streets & Trips 2007 since I can't find similar software for Mac. :(
     
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    Is my post invisible?
     
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    That's exactly my scenario. Google Earth is great, but only when you are in line.

    I'll check out RouteBuddy. Thanks.
     
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    You can cache up to 2 GB of space in Google Earth, which means it saves the last 2 GB of use for offline use. That's more than enough, unless you're visiting every continent.
     
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    Well, I looked at RouteBuddy. Its fairly expensive, and the demo I tried didn't seem very easy to use. I can't say I'm all that impressed with it.

    Any other options?
     
    RogueMonk, Jan 28, 2008
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    Every other option I know of is just like Google Earth. You'll have to download the data first.
     
    Modly, Jan 28, 2008
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