Maptitude by Caliper is the best GIS for the dollar. At US$395 it is the
cheapest path to a full-featured GIS. I used to use MI but I now use
Maptitude and its big brother TransCAD exclusively. Check these programs
out at www.caliper.com.
Bob
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > I have been reading the threads on MI and ArcView in the same office and
> am
> > interested in peoples opinions as to value. I am considering purchase
> of a
> > GIS but would like info on value vs functionality.
> >
> > Can anyone suggest a GIS system that gives the best 'bang for your buck'
> > for business applications such as demographic studies, network analysis
> and
> > has decent spatial modeling capabilities? Map Design and layout
> > capabilities are important also.
> >
> > I have used ArcInfo and ArcView but realise there are other systems such
> as
> > MI, Esri Atlas GIS and Manifold. Unfortunately, as everyone knows many
> > systems lack basic functionality required to complete a project and
> either
> > you need to buy expensive 'add-on' modules or use a different program to
> > complete the project.
> >
> > For example, what does the Esri Atlas GIS give that you cannot do with
> > ArcView and a business add-on? Manifold claims it does way more than MI.
> > Are there users experienced with several of these systems that could
> shed
> > some light on the relative strengths and weaknesses of these systems?
> >
> > Is one of these systems head and shoulders above the rest?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Shepherd Stewart
>
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