CoPilot Live | Laptop 10 transforms your laptop or Tablet PC into an advanced GPS nav system. Receive spoken, turn-by-turn directions to any address. With a brilliant 3D map display to guide you and the ability to detour around sudden traffic, you'll never leave home without your CoPilot. This version includes completely revised and updated map software of Australia, for users who already have a GPS receiver, but want the best route guidance software.
Routing Options let you select between Quickest and Shortest, as well as offering a Toll Avoidance option. Dynamic Route Guidance provides spoken, turn-by-turn directions to any address nationwide. Two-Way Voice Technology gives detailed spoken instructions and responds to your voice commands. Automatic Route Recalculation: directions are updated every second. If you miss a turn, you get new directions instantly. Voice Instructions give you plenty of warning before each turn. Detour and Avoid Roads gets you around unexpected traffic or street congestion and lets you avoid roads.
Guidance Features: Routing Options have been expanded to include Auto Quickest, Auto Shortest, RV Quickest, RV Shortest and Toll Avoidance. Customisable Display lets you decide which pieces of navigation information are displayed on CoPilot Live's screen. You can choose among Current Road, Crossroad, Current Time, Speed, Elevation, Nearest Town, Next Major Road, Time Left in Trip, Heading and Destination. Waypoints let you tailor your route preferences and allow you to pass through a particular area on the way to your final destination. Navigating Mode lets you passively follow your position on the map. Walking Mode enables you to make the most out of CoPilot when on foot. Planning Mode gives you the ability to pre-plan and optimise routes before driving. Lane Change Warnings alert you to upcoming left exits, ensuring that you have plenty of time to safely get to the proper side of the highway. Side of Street Notification tells you which side of the street your destination is on, making it easier to locate the right building when you arrive. POI Alerts notify you when you're approaching gas stations, restaurants or rest areas. Pick Stops from the map - tap and hold a road to add an address as a stop. Route Optimisation re-orders your stops in the most efficient manner.
Planning Features: The Desktop Trip Planning application is now free and can be distributed to any friends and family. POI Import capability allows you to import and manage custom Points-of-Interest. Build your own POI database from personal contacts, popular destinations, or third-party lists. Fuel Cost Wizard lets you calculate your petrol/gas expenditure. Regionalised POIs mean you can download only the Points-of-Interest that are within your chosen map area, saving you space while giving you access to thousands more POIs across the country.
Live Features: Powerful navigation features give you the freedom to explore. Real-time Communication gives you the peace of mind that comes with always being connected. Live features are optional and are only usable when you have a wireless internet connection on your Laptop.* Text Messages sent from home or office to the vehicle include large, customisable, one-touch response buttons to ensure driver safety. Real-Time Tracking of your travels by friends, family and loved ones over a secure Internet connection. Itinerary Updates including new stops and revised destinations, allow you to coordinate changes to your plans without having to pull over and enter new information. Communication now includes Live vehicle tracking via the Internet (live.au.alk.com)