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Mickdady · 01-09-2007, 09:20 AM

I just use a regular Dell laptop and a collapsable laptop support I got at a police auction. It came out of a patrol car and it folds down on the side of the seat like those desk you used in college. I also have it wired to a docking station that plugs into my inverter.

I used the Ozi software and the Delorme software (topo USA or something like that) for the Nevada trophy series. I like Ozi but it isn't as easy to use as the Delorme stuff. The Delorme stuff came on 2 dvds which I loaded onto my laptop and I now have the entire US including most trails at my fingertips.

For me the touch screen would never work due to bouncing around in a truck but while your stopped it may work. Also, a track ball mouse is a must. It lets the navigator scroll while driving without getting bumped and accidentally closing a window.

01-09-2007, 09:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mickdady Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 649	I just use a regular Dell laptop and a collapsable laptop support I got at a police auction. It came out of a patrol car and it folds down on the side of the seat like those desk you used in college. I also have it wired to a docking station that plugs into my inverter. I used the Ozi software and the Delorme software (topo USA or something like that) for the Nevada trophy series. I like Ozi but it isn't as easy to use as the Delorme stuff. The Delorme stuff came on 2 dvds which I loaded onto my laptop and I now have the entire US including most trails at my fingertips. For me the touch screen would never work due to bouncing around in a truck but while your stopped it may work. Also, a track ball mouse is a must. It lets the navigator scroll while driving without getting bumped and accidentally closing a window. __________________ - Mike 2007 Tacoma DC TRD ARB bumper, XD9000, 285/75/16 procomp xterrains (3ply), 16x8 4.5" backspacing, OME 886s, Dakar leafs