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Curmudgeon · 27-10-2008, 18:12

My apologies if this has been addressed elsehwere; if so, I can't find it.

What's the best navigation software for a Windows-based laptop? My criteria:

1. Under $500
2. Runs on Vista
3. User friendly
4. Accomodates a variety of chart formats
5. Not too buggy
6. Decent graphics
7. Works with a dedicated PC GPS attachment
8. Exchanges data with most popular chart plotters
9. Exchanges charts and data with other navigation software, preferably using open standards
10. From a stable company that will support the product

Does such a product exist?

27-10-2008, 18:12	#1
Curmudgeon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA Boat: Sam Devlin Custom 28.5 Posts: 446	Best Navigation Software My apologies if this has been addressed elsehwere; if so, I can't find it. What's the best navigation software for a Windows-based laptop? My criteria: 1. Under $500 2. Runs on Vista 3. User friendly 4. Accomodates a variety of chart formats 5. Not too buggy 6. Decent graphics 7. Works with a dedicated PC GPS attachment 8. Exchanges data with most popular chart plotters 9. Exchanges charts and data with other navigation software, preferably using open standards 10. From a stable company that will support the product Does such a product exist?