Garmin Software? - Land Rovers Only

AZROVER · 02-12-2008, 08:01 PM

I finally got my GPSMAP 60 in the mail yesterday and in the last 24 hours I've gone from excitement over getting my new toy and utter disappointment over finding out that I need to spend $200 just to get it to do what it says it does on the package cover.

I knew there would always be things to add on and download but I thought that the damn thing came with a decent map at least. Never in any of my research did I hear that it wouldn't come with a decent map preloaded. Anyway, I want to know what software I need to get for a city street and a topo (this is their "out-door" unit) map. I found a 2008 North America map update but it doesn't list GPSMAP 60 as compatible, (60csx, 60c are). This is a pretty popular unit so I'm guessing I'm not the only one who has had to look for this software, I'm just honestly confused which to get. Any help would be appreciated.

-Hank

stolenheron · 02-12-2008, 08:05 PM

wait where did you order this from? i've bought 2 garmin car GPS systems, and 1 marine system for my boat. i only had to order stuff for the hardwire boat system, but never a hand held.

AZROVER · 02-12-2008, 08:20 PM

I got it online from Boomj.com, came new in the box with the included software which is just for plotting trips and waypoints.

p76rangie · 02-12-2008, 10:23 PM

If you want it for giving directions around town, you are better off with a navigation system. If you want the maps for off-road and touring, you are better off getting a laptop and connecting the GPS to it. Then get the mapping software for the laptop.

I found that the GPS screens are too small and don't show enough detail when off road and touring. A laptop has a lot better display and can be used to watch movies, etc if you are stuck somewhere.

Disco Mike · 02-13-2008, 06:32 AM

Hank,
If you are looking for Garmin,s MapSource 3 disc Topo set, I have one I would sell for real cheap?
If interested, PM me with your tele number and a good time to call you.
Mike

02-12-2008, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
AZROVER Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ASU/Tempe(school), Chicago in the summer. Posts: 132 Gallery: 0	Garmin Software? I finally got my GPSMAP 60 in the mail yesterday and in the last 24 hours I've gone from excitement over getting my new toy and utter disappointment over finding out that I need to spend $200 just to get it to do what it says it does on the package cover. I knew there would always be things to add on and download but I thought that the damn thing came with a decent map at least. Never in any of my research did I hear that it wouldn't come with a decent map preloaded. Anyway, I want to know what software I need to get for a city street and a topo (this is their "out-door" unit) map. I found a 2008 North America map update but it doesn't list GPSMAP 60 as compatible, (60csx, 60c are). This is a pretty popular unit so I'm guessing I'm not the only one who has had to look for this software, I'm just honestly confused which to get. Any help would be appreciated. -Hank __________________ 1998 Cobar Blue DI 4.0. OME 2" and custom AZ pinstripes.

02-12-2008, 08:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
stolenheron 2004 Discovery II driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Myers, Florida Posts: 1,449 Gallery: 6	wait where did you order this from? i've bought 2 garmin car GPS systems, and 1 marine system for my boat. i only had to order stuff for the hardwire boat system, but never a hand held. __________________ 2004 Discovery II SE7 - My Ride 2006 LR3 SE - Dad's Ride

02-12-2008, 08:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
AZROVER Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ASU/Tempe(school), Chicago in the summer. Posts: 132 Gallery: 0	I got it online from Boomj.com, came new in the box with the included software which is just for plotting trips and waypoints. __________________ 1998 Cobar Blue DI 4.0. OME 2" and custom AZ pinstripes.

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02-12-2008, 10:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,101 Gallery: 0	If you want it for giving directions around town, you are better off with a navigation system. If you want the maps for off-road and touring, you are better off getting a laptop and connecting the GPS to it. Then get the mapping software for the laptop. I found that the GPS screens are too small and don't show enough detail when off road and touring. A laptop has a lot better display and can be used to watch movies, etc if you are stuck somewhere.

02-13-2008, 06:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,472 Gallery: 0	Hank, If you are looking for Garmin,s MapSource 3 disc Topo set, I have one I would sell for real cheap? If interested, PM me with your tele number and a good time to call you. Mike

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