If you are thinking about using a mac, be sure to look into MacGPS pro.
You can make maps from aerial photos, historic maps, or  similar and
use them with the gps either with a real-time moving cursor or to bring
your waypoints onto a map or image.

Jim

On Nov 18, 2004, at 10:21 AM, Chuck Reisinger wrote:

> No laptop yet....looking at the Mac Power Book and P4 M 2.8 or
> faster...
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Larry Chase" <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 7:17 PM
> Subject: Re: GPS Recommendation
>
>
>> Chuck,
>>
>> Will you be taking a Laptop?
>>
>> If so .... What processor speed?
>>
>> Larry Chase
>> www.roadhaus.com
>>
>> - - -
>>
>> Date:    Wed, 17 Nov 2004 03:32:35 -0600
>> From:    Chuck Reisinger <chuckphoto@EARTHLINK.NET>
>> Subject: GPS Recommendation
>>
>> I've never owned one....know nothing about them....which moderately =
>> priced unit would you recommend and why...and....could you suggest a =
>> reputable dealer....also....will this actually take the place of a =
>> bazillion maps that I'm now carrying...BTW...budget won't allow =
>> $600....some recommendations would be
>> appreciated...Thanks....Chuck....
>