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CoPilot Truck | Laptop 9 with PC*Miler 20 map data transforms your Laptop or Tablet PC into a complete GPS navigation system with street-level routing.

As the first navigation system specifically designed for company drivers, owner operators and leased operators, CoPilot Truck is the only way to get truck-usable, spoken, dock-to-dock directions in your cab.

NOTE:  ALK Truck Copilot products DO NOT include a laptop or other display device.  Laptop computer, Pocket PC, or SmartPhone must be purchased separately at the customer's discretion.  Minimum system requirements are provided below as reference for product selection.  ALK is working to correct issues associated with newer Vista OS based laptops.       

NEW FEATURES INCLUDE:

• PC*Miler 20 Map Data through March of 2006, includes North American truck-specific, routing, mileage and maps spanning over 771,000 miles of highways including 350,000 miles of commercial truck restrictions
• Exportable State Mileage Reports makes fuel tax reporting and accounting easy to manage
• Expanded HazMat Routing Options including General, Explosives, Inhalants and Radioactives.
• Easier Points of Interest Importing and support for the widely available 3rd party OV2 format
• USB GPS Receiver with the SiRFstarIII chipset
• Also has enhanced Canadian and Mexican road network
• Updated 3 million points of interest for PC Miler includes truck stops, weigh stations and fueling facilities.
• Updated North American Database includes new road openings, road name changes, exit number changes and construction updates.

NEW FEATURES

• NEW! Redesigned Graphics give CoPilot Truck a whole new look and feel. It's simpler, clearer and easier to use than ever!

• NEW! Enhanced 3D Map Display with Mileage Markers, Moving Maps, and turn arrows that highlight the way ahead.

• NEW! Easier Points of Interest Importing and support for the widely available 3rd party OV2 format.

• NEW! Change Voices on the fly between the included male and female or select from any additional voice sets you have created/downloaded.

• UPDATED! Map Data through March 2006.

• IMPROVED! Expanded HazMat routing options including General, Explosives, Inhalants and Radioactives.

• IMPROVED! Exportable State Mileage Reports makes fuel tax reporting and accounting easy to manage.

• IMPROVED! Voice Options are crisper and louder.

• IMPROVED! USB and Bluetooth GPS receivers now with SiRFstarIII Chipset.

• IMPROVED! Live Communications allow you to email tracking invites to friends and colleagues.

• Step-by-Step Address Entry with Type-Ahead makes entering your destination easy.

• Night Mode reduces glare and eye strain to improve night time safety.

• Map Turn Arrows clearly illustrate your upcoming turn.

• Speed Alerts give visual and/or audio warnings when you exceed pre-set speeds

Core Features

• Routing Options let you select between Practical, Shortest, Toll Avoidance, National Network, 53' Trailer and HazMat
• Dynamic Route Guidance: Provides spoken, dock-to-dock, 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: Clear, spoken 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.
• Over 7 million miles of North American roadway, including over 6 million street-level miles and over 756,000 highway miles, with over 350,000 miles of commercial truck and RV restrictions.
• Over 140 million U.S. and 10 million Canadian street addresses

Guidance Features

• Routing Options let you select between Practical, Shortest, Toll Avoidance, National Network, 53' Trailer and HazMat.
• Customizable 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.
• Planning Mode gives you the ability to pre-plan and optimize 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 - select a road to add an address as a stop.
• Route Optimization 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 gas expenditure.

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, customizable, 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.alk.com)

ALK’s North American Map Database is unique in that it includes extensive truck-specific commercial routing data attributes required by our trucking and logistics customers:

• 13'6" height, 80,000 lb weight, 48’ length and 96” width restrictions
• 53’/102” trailer designations for the U.S.
• Hazardous materials restrictions for U.S. and Canada
• 789,700 six-digit Canadian Postal Codes (Optional Add-On module)
• 112,700 Standard Point Location Codes (SPLCs) (Optional Add-On module)
• Over 6,000 truck stops, 580 state weigh stations, and 800 CAT weight scale locations
• All US Department of Defense (DoD) military installations

* To use Live Features you will need a data service plan through your wireless carrier.

USB GPS Specifications:

• Chipset: SiRFstarIII
• Channels: 12 Channels all-in-view tracking
• WAAS-enabled: Yes
• Connection Type: USB
• Position Update: 1/sec
• Accuracy: Autonomous <10m, SBAS <5m
• Time to First Fix:
  • Reacquision: 0.1 sec.
  • Hot Start: <1 sec., on average
  • Warm Start: <15 sec., on average
  • Cold Start: <35 sec., on average

System requirements

Desktop/Laptop Requirements

• 2000, ME, XP, VISTA*
• 400 MHz processor or better
• 128M RAM
• 16x CD-ROM
• 225M available HD space
• USB port connection required
• Speakers and sound card for voice technology
• Microphone required for voice recognition

*Requires a 32 bit Laptop - How do I know which version I have?

NOTE:  To use Live Features you will need a data service plan through a wireless carrier.

Software Only

• Any ALK GPS receiver
• Third-party GPS receivers that are NMEA compatible

USB Version

• Available USB port

Bluetooth Version

• Bluetooth connectivity (built-in or through an expansion card)

What's Included

• CoPilot Truck | Laptop 9 software
• Streel-level maps for the Continental U.S.
• Highway-level maps for Canada & Mexico
• WAAS-enabled SiRFstarIII chipset GPS receiver (USB/BT versions only)
• Printed Quick Start Guide