Product Reviews

Welcome to LBS360.NET's Product Reviews. Most of our reviews are conducted by an independent reviewer and if you would like us to review your software solution (stand alone or internet-based), please send your request to Editor@DirectionsMag.com. In your request, please include, Company Name, Product Name, 150 word product description, Contact Name, phone, and email. If your company is already listed in our Company Directory, please make sure that your product information is updated in this area, as well. Thank you.

June 01, 2006

Product Review - MapPoint 2006
MapPoint 2006 is the next version of Microsoft's desktop mapping software. It is really two separate products: a desktop mapping system and an in-vehicle navigation system. Depending on how you use it, you may see the improvements made from the previous version, MapPoint 2004, as valuable or not. Microsoft touts the vehicle navigation features of this version, and thus potential purchasers should consider whether the desktop mapping features are adequate for the type of analyses required. But the product lacks key features in desktop mapping and falls short of being a viable in-vehicle navigation system. Read more...

October 23, 2005

RouteMAP IMS 3.0
RouteMAP IMS 3.0 from ESRI is an out of the box solution for adding maps to existing web sites. Several things make this product unique. First, ESRI licenses users to install RouteMAP IMS on their server(s). Not only does this provide licensees the ability to selectively add mapping features it also gives web masters and developers the ability to seamlessly customize the look and feel of RouteMAP IMS so it matches the graphics of their site...Read more.

July 10, 2005

Navman Sport.Tool R300 GPS
GPS is becoming ubiquitous. It’s in handheld games, phones, car navigation systems and many other everyday objects. One of the newer markets for GPS is for recreational and more competitive distance athletes. The latest entry into the space is from Navman, a division of Brunswick, a company known for its marine electronics instruments and car navigation devices. This article reviews the Navman Sport.Tool R300 GPS.

August 05, 2003

The TomTom Navigator USA
The TomTom Navigator is a personal navigation system that runs on a PocketPC-based personal digital assistant (PDA). The display of the vehicle position along major roads was excellent, although some problems with map accuracy were encountered in some residential areas. Read the entire review for how LBS technology is moving into personal electronics.

December 13, 2002

Quick Take Product Overview: Maporama
Maporama has gained wide acceptance in Europe as one of the premier suppliers of location-based services and consumer mapping navigation. Directions Magazine asked Maporama to provide a more in-depth understanding of their technology and to elaborate on t