Eterx into laptop - how easy?

DavyBurns · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 04, 2004 Posts: 30

Hi,
I have owned a Garmin Etrex now for a couple of years, and have mainly used it to find my way back to a strage hotel, usually when drunk. I now need a satnav system for my car. whats the best way to join my etrex to my laptop (software wise) I have a serial cable, and an oldish copy of microsoft autoroute. is this a viable answer?
If so, where can I get the instructions to set it up.
Thanks in advance
Davy

SteveUK · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 12:53 pm Post subject:

Hi Davy,

Which version of Autoroute are you running? I have 2003 and that has GPS support. The easiest way to find out if yours has is to look at the help file within Autoroute and see whether it has a section on configuring it for GPS. If it doesn't, I would assume that it has no GPS functionality and you would need to upgrade to a newer version.

It isn't the best software for GPS use in my opinion anyway, as it just gives you a moving arrow showing your location. It's better than nothing, but doesn't have the bells and whistles of other packages.

I would recommend that you look at the reviews on this site for PC software to see what is available and which might suit you.

Good luck!

Steve

DavyBurns · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 04, 2004 Posts: 30

Thanks Steve
I will give it a try. can I take it that autoroute, even the newer versions dont have voice commands?
Davy

SteveUK · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 1:59 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty certain that they don't - certainly my version has no voice commands.

DavyBurns · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 04, 2004 Posts: 30

I also have a Road Angel. Someone tells me that I could use that as part of a satnav setup. any idea?
Davy

SteveUK · Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2004 7:49 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure - it may have an output you could use, but the Etrex would work for sure.

Steve

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