Ideal for four-wheel drivers, caravan and motorhome users because TrackRanger has been designed with these travellers in mind. It accurately plots your GPS position in real-time, and can automatically select the best map so you never have to search for maps again. Press a couple of simple keyboard shortcut commands and TrackRanger will map, track and inform you as your travel, all unassisted! Trip planning TrackRanger gives you the power to predefine your travel route with simple point and click actions. With your trip planned, TrackRanger can direct you via audible messages. See your travel route instantly on the map as you plan it and even print a travel route summary sheet, giving locations & estimated distances along the way. Powerful map support Choose from a wide variety of maps already on CD/DVD to use with TrackRanger, which offers native support for many maps including UBD, NATMAP, Adventurer, WestPrint, Meridian, Hema maps, etc. TrackRanger's flexible map format support means it can automatically load and use existing maps or you can easily scan and use your own paper maps with the included map calibration tools. TrackRanger includes support for Map Grid of Australia (MGA referenced ECW maps), so you can take full advantage of the powerful features of ECW maps. Always know where you are Never get lost again because TrackRanger lets you see your exact location on the map as you travel! To make things even easier, the "Auto-Pilot" feature will automatically select the correct map to match your current location, hence TrackRanger can navigate for you! Optimised for use in difficult conditions, TrackRanger lets you instantly see Trip Statistics in large screen format at the press of a button. Detailed GPS Data TrackRanger provides detailed, real-time GPS data at the press of a button. You get a wide range of graphical on screen data including Compass, Speed, Altitude and other directional information, Satellite Locations and Signal Strength plus GPS location data, including Lat/Long & UTM coordinates. Let TrackRanger do the work Sit back and enjoy your trip because TrackRanger is you personal navigation assistant with features such as automatic alert when approaching locations and directional assistance. Record your journey while you drive, print maps with all of your travel details and even record a GPS log file as you drive, and replay your journey later! System Requirements We recommend a unit with the following minimum system specifications: -Windows 2000 / XP / Vista operating system (Sorry: TrackRanger and 3rd party maps do not run under the MAC O/S) -CPU: 600Mhz or higher recommended -RAM: 128 Mb or greater recommended -CD-ROM or DVD/CD combo drive (DVD required for Natmap Premium / UBD Street Directories) -Minimum 25 Mb available disk storage (not including maps) -1024 x 768 or better, recommended screen resolution. -24 bit or 32 bit colour graphics (the higher the graphics display, the better). -COM port for connection from your GPS unit, or optionally use a USB to COM port adapter, or you can use the BU-353 GMouse GPS as found in the ExplorOz shop.