GPS software recommendation for law enforcement

Lloyd · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2

I have a Samsung SPH-i700 Pocket PC with Windows Mobile 2003 (just upgraded, yes!). I purchased the Pharos Ostia GPS/Software because it was the only GPS advertised that specifically worked with the i700. The GPS is fine, the software is lacking. I need a recommendation for a GPS software product for use mainly in the U.S. I'm open to any recommendation and have looked into CoPilot Live, Mapopolis Navigator, PowerLoc Destinator, and TomTom Navigator - all the most recent versions.

I use the GPS for a wide range of functions including business and pleasure travel. But perhaps the most critical purpose is in a law enforcement capacity. I need to be able to quickly and safely find my way to a location while typically entering the address while driving - pulling over usually isn't an option. While I certainly would like to have great POIs, Pocket Outlook integration, and traffic integration, the software MUST:

1) Be easy to use / input data while driving;
2) Get me where I need to be as fast as possible (i.e. good routing);
3) Offer easy to understand voice directions, preferably with the street names included;
4) Be able to quickly re-route.
5) Give me a good idea where I am at all times (street names on map);
6) Be easy to see map/directions both during the day and night.

These are roughly in order of importance although each is important to me. I would GREATLY appreciate some help in pushing me toware the best product for my needs.

Thanks so much.

kartracer

Lloyd · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 21, 2004 Posts: 2

Just to be clear, I'm not talking about entering an address while speeding down a crowded street. I usually enter the address in Ostia at a red light. The point is just that I need software that makes it as fast (and safe) as possible.

kartracer · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 9:20 am Post subject:

Good luck with your search. Unfortunately, none of the products I have used have been particularly easy to use for inputting addresses without really concentrating on the task.
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