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Earthcomber


Thu Mar 9, 2006 - 3:03 PM EST - By Harv Laser

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Product Info

Details

>	Name Earthcomber
>	Company Earthcomber
>	Fact Sheet & User Opinions

Availability

>	Available

Pricing

>	$10 (Commercial Guides)

Conclusion

Earthcomber is a novel, fun twist on mapping software. Use it with or without a GPS receiver. It’s more than just a driving or walking navigational aid. Rather than merely helping you get from here to there and back again, its forte’ is helping you discover what’s around you; fine tune it to target your favorite stuff and then just go exploring for enjoyment. Who knows what you’ll find.

Criteria	Rating
Coolness	5
Usability	4
Design	4
Cost/Benefit	5
Overall (not an average)

Pros

Use with or without a GPS receiver

Fine tune to map your favorites

Incredible number and diversity of POIs

Add-on commercial guides integrate seamlessly

Web-based community for sharing interests

Cons

Big cities = big maps = slower response

No SDIO GPS support



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