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 MapSource Topo US 2008
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this 2008 TOPO software because I did not have the latest version of base maps for Geocaching. After a month of not being able to load the software or read it on my eTrex Legend CX, I was told by Garmin that the units card reader "might" not be working. I'm completely frustrated with Garmin and the time it has taken for them to work this issue. So I returned the eTrex to the store it was purchased and got my money back.
The software seems like it works on my computer; however, since the purpose of this software is to transfer and help guide on a Garmin GPS - it FAILS.
Unfortunely Garmin Software does not work on other "outdoor" GPS units. As you know once software is opened you cannot return it.
Digital camera Review: Garmin MapSource Topo US 2008 DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
It's a perfect upgrade from my old Garmin MapSource software. Excellant and the Amazon people made it avoidable to purchase it. It's a most have for the Garmin GPS and navigational products.Digital camera Review: Garmin MapSource Topo US 2008 Review - Part Number: 010-11001-00
Summary: 3 Stars
This is a good product and works well using my Palm 750 running Microsoft Mobile O/S using the Garmin Mobile 10 Receiver. Unfortunately, the maps lack detail and lack hiking trails in many parks. I would purchase this product again but only at the discounted web rate of $59.10 that I found on Amazon, not the U.S. List Price: $116.65 from Garmin's website.Digital camera Review: Garmin MapSource Topo map of US
Summary: 4 Stars
The included topo maps are okay. A manual for the software is included on the CD and leaves a lot to be desired. I had one problem, and this may be due to my Garmin Vista GPS but I think it is the way Mapsource works. It is not expalined in the manual that if you download the maps of a state today and decide a week later you want to add more maps, when you add the second set of maps it over-writes the first set. When you download maps, only the last set you send to the GPS are stored in the micro-SD card of the GPS. It took about 20 minutes to downlaod the maps from 4 states into my GPS.Digital camera Review: Garmin Mapsource
Summary: 4 Stars
So far I'm very happy with the Garmin Mapsource software. It was easy to install and get working with my gps. I've only barely used it with only a few maps. Likely it may deserve a 5 star rating but until I see more of it I think 4 stars is fair.