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(More customer reviews)The new 3.0 version of Delorme's Topo USA is definitely a step above the 2.0 favorite.As webmaster of HikeArizona.COM I've used the 2.0 version a thousand times over.I could never under why anybody would use the National Geographic brand TOPO! which is a pain to navigate with limited tools.Delorme didn't need to improve Topo USA but they did!
3.0 boast a new shaded relief look to the maps.This means the average view has a 3D look making it easier to understand the terrain.Delorme didn't stop there!They cranked up the power on the 3D rendering maps too.Now the horizon extends when you rotate.This feature is awesome.Beware though; it's a power hog!Running on a loaded P4 it gives Intel reason to progress.Actually, a good 3D video card is more important.It runs faster on my 850 with a screamin' video card.Luckily you can turn these features off and only use when needed.Still useable on slower laptops with the features turned off.
Landmark mistakes I noticed on the 2.0 version have been corrected.Compatibility with Windows 2000 is now reality.Elevation quirks have been cleared up.It's tough thinking how they will improve on this version in the future.Maybe a 3D walk through of the profiles.Give it a whirl Delorme!Speaking of profiles.It's now possible to profile roads, rivers and trails.You can even combine them; just press the shift key while combining.A new reversing feature is nice too.Plotting trails is still a breeze.Start/stop features have been incorporated from Delorme's Street Atlas USA software.Big improvements have been made to printing the maps too!
This is the kind of software where a computer is really used.The value is incredible.I must say, Delorme did a big favor for hikers!Thanks - joe bartels Webmaster HikeArizona.COM
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Product Description:
Topo USA allows you to create your own topographic maps for the entire U.S., with automatic trail and road routing. You can scout terrain with realistic shaded relief or 3-D views, and upload or download points to or from the most popular GPS receivers. View UTM coordinates, GPS grids, and instant elevation profiles for any road or trail. Flexible tools allow freehand drawing, GPS point conversion, automatic trail tracing, and customizable symbols. Discover 300,000 miles of trails, including 43 national park and 120 national forest trail networks. Print 11-by-17-inch maps or tiled 8-by-11-inch mural maps while maintaining map data on your hard drive, letting you conveniently travel disc-free.
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