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Garmin Map Update of 2009 City Navigator North America NT

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: Garmin


If I pay for an annual update, I want it to be reasonably recent. There are completed road construction projects near my home and other places in in the Southeastern US that are not included in this update. For example, an interstate 40 bypass around Greensboro that was complete in February 2008 is not on the DVD. Also my computer has a hard time reading parts of the DVD - I am no tech expert, but I wonder if it should be a 2-disc set.

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The Oregon Trail, 5th Edition

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: The Learning Company


I don't know if I wasn't paying attention, or was just not informed. But this program doesn't work with macs even though it was used on the old apple2GS which is just a super old version of a mac. Don't get this if you have a mac!

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Microsoft Streets & Trips 2009

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: Microsoft Software

September 20, 2008
I had hoped that there would be more road updates. The same problems with being unable to plot a trip because new roads aren't there or because of map errors.

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Rosetta Stone Version 3: Spanish (Latin America) Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: Rosetta Stone

June 16, 2008
Wow - is the new version of Rosetta Stone horrible. The logic that is used to go from lesson to lesson is utterly nonsensical and mind boggling. No prompts telling you to speak, listen, type - its tough enough to learn a language - never mind trying to figure out what the program wants you to do. If you are an older person who is not computer savvy - you're plain out of luck. Obviously there was ZERO/ZED user testing done on this sad excuse for a software program. Its confusing and I highly DO NOT recommend battling with this crap. Stay away.

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Garmin MapSource Topo U.S. 2008

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: Garmin


This product does provide decent topo along with normal road, street and highway presentation. It is easy to manage moving to my Garmin GPSMap 60CSx the data I need. However, some updated construction is missing. I see no way to update the construction information.

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Rosetta Stone Version 3: Spanish (Latin America) Level 1 with Audio Companion

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: Rosetta Stone

June 16, 2008
My wife was disappointed at the difficulty of using the program. It needs better instructions up front and a more intuitive interface. A more computer-sophisticated user would not find it as difficult.

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GARMIN 010-10816-00 City Navigator North America NT

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: Garmin


This is a good mapping program but one has to remember if you are buying this you are purchasing it for a secondary use to your field GPS. Meaning if you want a GPS for your car look at the Garmin Nuvis. It does exactly what it is designed to do. Good product!

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DeLorme Earthmate PN-40

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: DeLorme

November 21, 2008
I had a chance to try the PN-40 extensively on a recent off-trail desert hiking trip. The unit performed flawlessly, and though I'm pretty picky about features, at the end of the week, I still didn't have a wish list.
Delorme's new high resolution color aerial imaging is a real upgrade from it's previous topo and "satellite" imagery. Comparing side by side with Google Earth, Google has a slight edge on resolution, but it's pretty close. And for a mobile GPS, the resolution is more than you need, and you can zoom up on details that provide more than enough detail. Delorme's new subscription pricing option of $30 for a year's worth of unlimited map downloading is a much better pricing model than the old "pay as you go", which got expensive fast.
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Rosetta Stone Version 3: French Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: Rosetta Stone

June 16, 2008
I toyed with Rosetta Stone years ago through a $20 intro package they had. It seemed promising, but the cost of the full package was and remains prohibitive for the casual learner. For professionals needing language training, I think this is an excellent package, but if starting cold, this would best complement classroom instruction. One other thing: for the money, you'd think the program would get you functional faster, e.g. travel french - where is the bathroom, i would like a glass of wine, etc. Instead, we have "the bicycles are yellow." Overall though, a very professional package.

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Rosetta Stone Version 3: Spanish (Latin America) Level 1 & 2 Set with Audio Companion

Childrens Toy Shop > Software > Language and Travel
from: Rosetta Stone

June 16, 2008
I felt I was getting "too old" to learn a new language but like magic, after 6 weeks of courses I was able to communicate easily on a recent trip to Spain. A bit frustrating at times with the pronunciations of words and I have gotten a few "giggles" from my Latin friends, but I'm still learning. Save your dollars up and then go with this quality set!