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National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe
$49.95
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Browse a seamless, nationwide set of topographic maps, aerial imagery, and a unique hybrid of the two with TOPO! Explorer from National Geographic.
- Deluxe version features nearly 2,000 USGS 1:100,000 scale maps covering the entire United States (1:250,000 in Alaska and Hawaii) on two DVD-ROMs
- 1:100,000 and 1:250,000 scale USGS maps are ideal for planning back road excursions and outdoor adventures
- Works with both PC and Mac for full compatibility across platforms, making it easier than ever to plan, print and play
- Includes 25 credits for SuperQuad maps; download the exact maps you need to print, customize or connect to a GPS
- Each map credit is good for 1 SuperQuad, a combination of the most detailed, authentic 1:24,000 and 1:100,000 scale USGS topographic maps
- Covering a minimum of 49 sq. mi., each SuperQuad map features current roads and streets, aerial imagery and a topo/aerial hybrid view
- Comes with online access to the National Recreation Database, filled with updated trails, photos, videos, and user-generated recreation information
- Download trails for your favorite national park and add Forest Service roads or wildlife habitat areas
- Customize your map with routes, symbols, photos, note boxes, web links and text; share information with an online community of outdoor enthusiasts
- Select the exact area you need and print a photo-quality custom map on any ink-jet or laser printer or plotter
- Transfer your custom waypoint and route information directly to or from most handheld GPS units
- Print waterproof trail maps on National Geographic Adventure Paper (sold separately) to take along on your trips
For Mac: Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher; 1 GHZ CPU or better; 512 MB RAM + 64 MB video memory; DVD Drive.
Made in USA.
Item 776043
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- Hard to navigate (3)
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- Buggy
- Incomplete feature set
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Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe:
I've been a Topo! user since before National Geographic purchased the small founding company (Wildflower). All previous versions of the program have worked well and every upgrade has been worthwhile. Alas, Explorer is terrible. Many of the old Topo! features are missing. It needs a full-time Internet connection to access maps (unlike Topo! State Series maps, which come on CD/DVD). If you want decent topo software, buy one of the Topo! 4 State Series versions, but stay away from Explorer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
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- Hard To Install or Upgrade
- Hard To Navigate
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Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe:
What a disaster. The map downloads are painfully slow and the maps disappeared from my computer after I exited and re-opened the software. Don't know if that's a feature or a bug but it makes this thing impossible to use. There were holes in some of the downloaded maps--grey squares that would appear at certain resolutions and go away at other ones. Some were labeled "network error." The maps I asked for did not download cleanly; the system would hang at the last one, which may be why they all disappeared. When I tried to log on to the forum looking for some clues about how to get the thing working, the forum wouldn't recognize my login even though I had to log in to download the maps. The map printouts do not include either the topo names or a symbol key. I'm taking this straight back to REI tomorrow. Don't let National Geographic waste your time like they did mine.
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- Personal
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- Hard To Install or Upgrade
- Not Much Information
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Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe:
They just issued a new release, which at least enabled the software to run on my Vista PC. However, it is really disappointing in functionality. It will not see my old State Series maps. They have no phone support unless you use your Magic Decoder Ring--email them (once you find their support email address), then wait 72 hours for a phone call. Someday they may get it together, but stay away for now.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- None
Cons
- Crashes or Freezes
- Hard To Navigate
- Need development
- Not Much Information
Best Uses
- Research
Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe:
The problem is that the product labeling was misrepresented. That is, the product does not do what the box claims it does. Rather than enumerate all the lack of functionality, I will just describe one: "Magellan Triton series users can transfer detailed maps directly to their units." That was a direct quote from the product's packaging. I understand, now, that the product is still under development; however, I think it is a gross misrepresentation and fraud to not state that the product being sold is underdeveloped or in a "beta" version.
Wait to buy the product!
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- Hard To Navigate
- Not Much Information
Best Uses
- Trash can filler
Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe:
This product is virtually useless. The maps that you download are clear on the computer, but don't print properly. Program does not interface well with Garmin Rino 530HCx. Waypoints, and routes transfer but the maps do not. Those are the only two uses I purchased this for and it does niether. The program is fairl easy to navigate, but is still being upgraded. You cannot use all the features as of yet.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Nothing really
Cons
- Arcane User Interface
- No feedback during instal
- Routing tool doesn't work
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Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe:
I consider myself to be computer and software savvy and I spent hours just trying to get [...] I really can not recommend that anyone buy this product.
Service and delivery comments:
As mentioned, support is not available by phone. It is also interesting that trying to use the "Help" feature informs one that there are no Help files available.
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- No
Pros
- Everything
Cons
- None So far
Best Uses
- Hiking Backpacking
Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe:
I was reading all the other reviews. Most were bad. Thought I would try it. I'm happy I did, It works great. I own a Triton 500 which communicates wonderfully with this software. Great Product. Simple to Use. Superquads are a +++!
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- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- GPS friendly
- Great maps
Cons
- Needs more user info
Best Uses
- Finding trails
- Making maps
Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe:
Reading some other reviews and seeing posts on topo forums it does seem this product wasn't ready enough at first. But they've made a number of updates, and I've found it to be very good. A lot of the free web sites have maps that aren't so great. Topo explorer has USGS maps you can print, plus satellite photos that go with the maps. They have a lot of trails you can download, and print on your maps and turn into routes for your GPS. It's pretty easy to use, but there could be more "how to" info. I will say that with free updates and the fact that they've made a lot of improvement in a short time, this is a good value that will just get better.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Adaptive and Versatile
- Easy to Use
- Engaging
- Great Value
- Highly Functional
Cons
- Not Much Information
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Planning Trips
Comments about National Geographic TOPO! Explorer Deluxe:
I picked up TOPO Explorer a few weeks ago... I own other TOPO products, but was very interested in the updated trails that TOPO! Explorer contains. My first impression was honestly a bit disappointing - but with the recent free upgrades to the application I'm rather stoked. The application keeps getting easier to use with more features - and you can't complain about free updates! In fact there are now several features that I like far better in TOPO Explorer than I do in the older TOPO. I use this software with both an older Garmin 60 and with a newer Triton that I got for Christmas. I haven't yet shared a lot of my maps with the TOPO community, but I have downloaded some national park trails and it seems rather intuitive.Seems like the jury is still out for some - but with free upgrades this is now a great value at[$]. The wait is over.
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