How to turn a netbook into a powerful street navigator? Inexpensive options ?

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I want to buy a USB powered GPS module together with a mapping software. Any recommendations and various options that I have ?

Much like Garmin's MapSource software and GPS 18 USB:

nRoute features an easy-to-use interface, making it intuitive to operate so you can focus on driving. It offers auto-routing and voice-prompting capabilities to virtually any address. The GPS 18 USB includes a 12 parallel channel, WAAS-enabled sensor with USB connection.

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