Garmin MapSource 2008 Topographical U.S. Map DVD-Rom by Garmin
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Digital camera reviews of Garmin MapSource 2008 Topographical U.S. Map DVD-Rom
Digital camera Review: 90% pleased
Summary: 4 Stars
It was nice to get the Garmin Topo Software on my new 60CSX. I am mostly satisfied the topo piece seems to be accurate and was exactly what I needed for my hunting trips. The part that I am not totally sold on is how far off the main roads are from reality. I learned leaving a track and then going back and measuring the some of the main roads, even Interstates are as much as .25 miles off. The dirt roads seem to be right on, which is where I will get my major use from it so I am happy, I was just surprised with Garmin's technology that the big stuff could be so far off. I would like to see them get that part right.Digital camera Review: A great addition to my GPS
Summary: 5 Stars
The TOPO 2008 is a great addition to my GPS. I use my GPS for hiking, the TOPO 2008 is preloaded with quite a few trails. It does not list all of them, but there are plenty to keep me busy. The trail maps are quite accurate. The one downfall is that TOPO does not auto route. If you purchase the CityNavigator, then you can route to different locations. I highly recommend the TOPO program to any hiking enthusiast.Digital camera Review: A great product
Summary: 5 Stars
This product was easy to install and has been easy to use on my GPS.Digital camera Review: A great upgrade
Summary: 5 Stars
Topo U.S. 2008 is a worthy upgrade, well worth the money here, especially with the Garmin rebate! In all honesty, even at Garmin's retail price, it would be worth the upgrade, for my use. The maps are much improved;e.g., a man-made lake that I have often fished isn't even featured on the old Topo USA, but 2008 has it. It has greater contour features and all in all seems to be produced from more recent USGS survey data.
It is not perfect; thus far, I've only found one problem with it, not so much of a problem; a state conservation area (shaded in green) only covers a very small area within the boundaries. Not a problem on the ground, as the boundaries are clearly posted; but it annoying when one is plotting navigation on the computer for download to the unit. For this kind of money, little non-critical errors like that, I can live with. I'm not using this software to land a jet or call in for fire support. Compared to other digital mapping products I have used, notably the older version of Topo and DeLorne's products, this is one of the most accurate I have seen yet, outside of an actual USGS topo map (and mistakes are found on those as well).
Another nice change is having the entire set of maps on one DVD instead of the old multi-CD regional set. Thanks Garmin!
After using this for a few months, I am pleased with it. Another great product from Garmin.
Digital camera Review: A lot of maps for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
This software provides topo maps for the entire US for less than $60, which seems like a bargain to me. The maps do not have the detail of USGS 7.5 minute series maps but generally have enough detail for hiking, biking, or off-road driving. The maps actually look better on a GPS than on my PC using MapSource, because the roads are better distinguished from the contour lines.
The only problem I had installing the software is that it turns off the detail in MapSource. To correct this you need to go to the View menu and click "Show GPS Map Detail" (Ctrl+G).