Hi Beth, I have heard of something called Tom Tom, but I do not know if it is accessible. Andy -----Original Message----- From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of beth Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 1:58 PM To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [gps-talkusers] GPS and laptops Hi, all. I am interested in obtaining a notebook PC and I am thinking about having a GPS software product on it. Is there a software only GPS solution or must you have a BN, Pac Mate or Maestro with which to use GPS? Thanks. Beth