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Hi, I have contacted Garmin about the fact that the Oregon 550t comes with only preloaded 100k maps which cannot be used in Basecamp. I pointed out that if I had purchased a 550 and Topo US 100k dvd it would have cost the same and I would have both.
I asked that they send the DVD but so far have heard nothing.
I do not feel I should have to throw more money and I won’t.
Thanks
Hi Mark, you can use the latest versions of BaseCamp to display your Oregon preloaded 100K TOPO map on your computer. With that in mind, I wouldn’t think you should expect a DVD from Garmin.
Good point JD. Thanks for chiming in.
Hi,
I am looking at the Maestro 4700 & RoadMate 1475T. Can you compare the two and give the advantages of one over the other? Also what year maps are in the units?
Sincerely,
Devin
Sorry Devin. I haven’t done a hands on ets with either unit. However, the 200+ comments on this thread (http://gpstracklog.com/2009/06/magellan-roadmate-1475t-with-lifetime-traffic.html) may be helpful
Help! I want to get a handheld GPS for my son right away while he’s in Alaska… does one exist that has a all the great handheld gps features PLUS a built in locator beacon? Or do I have to buy 2 seperate gadgets? Please answer asap, as I need to get something right away. Thanks…
No. The closest thing is a DeLorme product coming out later this month, and it isn’t a true locator beacon…
http://gpstracklog.com/2010/01/delorme-pn-60w-with-spot.html
Before you buy, are you sure he will carry two devices?
No, I’m not sure he would carry two – that’s what worries me. But which is more valuable? Him finding his way, or us being able to find him if he gets lost? I’m a total novice to this technology – do you have reco’s? Thanks!
I’d ask him which he wants. The locator beacon will have less of a learning curve. If he hasn’t used a handheld GPS before, he may not want to take the time to learn it if he has limited time there. A lot depends on what kind of activities he is engaged in too (backpacking vs day hiking vs…?).
thanks… He’s an avid outdoorsman so would use it all the time hiking, camping, fishing in Oregon. Right now, he’s in Alaska as a fly-fishing guide, and I was shocked that he doesn’t have either device with him. It’s his 21st birthday so am trying to send him something special – although who knows how long it will take to get it there!!! lol.
Just curious – why is this technology not combined into one unit by now? It seems pretty logical that they would both be needed and aren’t they similar technology (only reverse?) anyway? I’m really surprised.
I think we haven’t seen this because it’s been difficult to pack all the electronics into a reasonable sized (and priced) package. Also, it’s a relatively small market and, until now, the market leader (Garmin) hasn’t seen pressure from competitors doing this.
If you just want a GPS, take a look at the Garmin GPSMAP 78s, a relatively new unit that is at home on the water (it floats) and on land.
DeLorme is actually shipping the PN-60W now, and will send the SPOT Satellite Communicator along when it is released (slated for later this month): http://shop.delorme.com/OA_HTML/DELibeCCtdItemDetail.jsp?item=30786§ion=10741&minisite=10020
It has a bit more of a learning curve than the Garmin, but it should be an excellent unit.