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: Garmin Topo 2008
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased the new release of Garmin Topo 2008 hoping it would fill all the gaps in the previous version. Since I am currently residing in Arizona, I use the updated program with a GPSmap 60CSx for hikes in the State. I had hoped the new version would improve on the shortcomings of the previous version where lots of well-documented trails/hikes were missing. Not so. Very little has changed in AZ, and I am thoroughly disappointed. Most of the trails/hikes that have been in existence in the State for years, are still missing. I would not recommend this program to any serious hiker.
Claus Pohl
Digital camera Review: Garmin Topo 2008 US
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought Garmin Mapsource about 5 years ago with the garmin handleheld GPS. That one was really hard to use. About one year ago, I bought Nuvi 350. That one was easy to use and change my mind to continue to buy Garmin product. So I bought Garmin Topo 2008 for my new Garmin GPS. After I got it, I found that this one really disappointed me. The interface was pretty much the same and again hard to use. I hope Garmin can do some research to improve the interface and make it easy to use.
Be aware that it has 2025 map set limit when you transfer map to your Garmin GPS. If you plan buy a micro SD card, 1gb will be fine since Garmin's limit is a little beyond 1GB. So even you buy a micro SD card with large memory, it doesn't use it at all.
Digital camera Review: Garmin Topo U.S.
Summary: 3 Stars
I have used this product and have some mixed feelings. I also have National Geo Topo and like it very well. Garmin works and it does transfer to my hand help GPS. That is what I bought it for. The National Geographic Topo wont do this. The product would stand to imporve by adding more of the existing "Ghost Towns" and old mines like the Chumung Mine near Masonic. I was able to navigate to the Chumung Mine and it seemed to work with my Garmin Summint GPS. For example, it seems to take extra time to calculate milage or distance to a route. Hopefully, this is not due to my lack of experience with the software. I do wish it had more of the feel of the topo's I have worked with in the past.Digital camera Review: Garmin Topo U.S. 2008
Summary: 4 Stars
We are relative newbies to GPS. We purchase a Garmin Nuvi 650 for the numerous road trips we go on 4 wheel drive adventures at and on the way to the destinations. This product fills in the blank screen when we off road with useful information that we previously lacked. For the money it is a great product that we welcome into our Jeeping experience.Digital camera Review: Garmin Topo US 2008
Summary: 4 Stars
Better than the previous, but still lacking when compared to USGS TOPO. Why don't GARMIN include the navigation (ability to track your route via computer and GPS) ability on their map products free? I use both GARMIN and USGS TOPO to plan routes and establish waypoints. This is because I have two GARMIN GPS's and they only take GARMIN maps for uploads. I can upload waypoints and routes from the others, but not their detailed maps.