Barrikady

Many thanks GO$Rs, that answered my question.

Thanks for your reply, however I do not understand what you are referring to. With a Mac you first have to convert the gpx file to a kml file. There is a specific Mac program that performs the conversion. After the file is converted to the kml format, then it can be opened in the Mac version of Google Earth. Would you kindly be more specific regarding the steps necessary to view Colorado tracks in Google Earth, using a Windows based computer. .

A friend of mine, who lives in France, recently purchased a Colorado 300, his first GPS. I also have a Colorado and I told him about how I superimpose my route tracks on Google Earth. He purchased Google Earth Plus, but he does not know how to superimpose the tracks on Google Earth using his Windows based computer. I use a Macintosh, and am unaware as to the steps necessary to put the tracks on Google Earth using a Windows based computer. Can I do it on a Mac? No problem! Would someone please share a method of superimposing Colorado tracks on Google Earth using a PC? Thanks!

Thanks! That did it.

I have some waypoints from a 60Cx that I want to add to a Colorado. I am unable to figure out how to add the .gpx waypoint file to the Colorado. Suggestions?

How well does it work?: It works fine. Is it a solid replacement for CN?: Absolutely. How does it overlay with topo 2008 that comes on the 400t?: I have a 300 with Topo 2008 installed. Metroguide works perfectly well with the 300 and Topo 2008. How is the accuracy of the maps?: Are you referring to street placement accuracy? If so, much more accurate than Topo 2008. Bottom line: It's a solid performer. Try it, I don't believe you will be disappointed.

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Good price. I have also purchased merchandise from Adorama, and have had no complaints.

No problem, I also have a tendency to review text quickly and sometimes miss salient points in a message. Jotne, I am not interested in nit-picking with you but I have to respond to your statement: "But only 10 activity in eval means that it's not free, since you will for sure have more." First, let's make sure that we agree what this forum is for. To my understanding this forum is for the dissemination of information about geocaching and GPS useage. Do you agree? Jumping on my message and berating me for not discussing the financial implications of a piece of software is short-sighted and, more importantly, it send a disturbing message to every poster on this forum that if you don't cover every base and cross every T and dot every I, well then, big brother will scold you for your oversights. Let's be clear about free vs. cost. Most software, if it's any good, has a monetary value to an end user. Software developers deserve to be rewarded for their time, their knowledge and their ability. Montebello Software makes a fully functional version of Ascent available for free, so a potential user can evaluate the product and decide if he or she is interested in spending money for Ascent with the ability to store an unlimited amount of data. That seems to be a fair and equitable way to provide software. However, if a user wants to use Ascent for absolutely no charge, that is also possible. Simply remove previous entries, so the total number of entries is less than 10. That's simple and it's free. .

Hello Jotne, Thanks for the message. I appreciate your opinion but I respectfully disagree with your statements. YOU SAID: You did forget to mention that Ascent 1.8.12 only work on Mac ... If you reread my original message you will see that I stated "...in ASCENT a Macintosh replacement for Garmin's Training Center." YOU SAID: Link to software is also nice to have: If you reread my original message you will note that I have a direct like to Montebello Software. Plus, if you read my message that starts with "Problem solved." you will note that I have yet another link to a direct download to Ascent. YOU SAID: And it's not free. If you looked at the Montebello web site you would have noted that Montebello states: Ascent is a free download and is fully functional except for the following: 1. only 10 activities can be loaded. 2. import of Garmin Training Center export files (.tcx/.hst) is disabled. ------------ Jotne's comments aside, I would like to say that if you have a Macintosh and a GPS, I suggest that you check out Ascent. It is a great replacement for the lame and uninspiring Training Center by Garmin. I am a satisfied user. DISCLAIMER: The only relationship I have with Montebello Software and Rob Boyer, the developer, is that I paid Montebello $35 for a sweet piece of software...check it out! .

Problem solved. Thanks for the suggestions. I use Load My Tracks to convert .gpx files to .kml files for use with Google Earth. As a matter of convenience, I was also using Load My Tracks to copy the "current.gpx" from the Colorado to the Macintosh desktop. It was all working well until I purchased the Garmin heart rate monitor, and was unable to view the heart rate data in Ascent. After reading the above comments I thought that perhaps Load My Tracks was stripping the heart rate data from the .gpx file. I tried using the "current.gpx" data with Ascent, without using Load My Tracks to transfer the file to the desktop. Success, not only my heart rate data, but air temperature data is now also visible on Ascent. toddm: be advised that the current version of Ascent (1.8.12) is capable of using and displaying heart rate, temp and cadence data from the Colorado. Thanks again. .

Isn't it part of your current tracklog data by default? I haven't seen this myself but I thought the sensor data would be included as a data field in each trackpoint. GO$Rs That's what I thought, but that is not the case. The heart rate data is not included within the "current.gpx" file. I communicated with the developer of Ascent, and sent him a "current.gpx" file. He said that it doesn't include heart rate data. He also said that a user of Ascent who has a Colorado, sent him a "current.gpx" file that does include the heart rate data. Strange. .

I have a Colorado 300. I recently purchased a Garmin heart rate monitor and have used it with the Colorado. It seems to work fine; I can see the beats per minute (bpm) displayed on the map screen. I want to export the heart rate data to the "current.gpx" file that is generated by the Colorado. This way I can view the heart rate data in ASCENT a Macintosh replacement for Garmin's Training Center. I can't figure out how to include the heart rate data within the "current.gpx" data file. Any suggestions? .

Hi IndyJpr, Did you get the reply message I sent you to your email address about your query regarding the CA map data? Barrikady

Good suggestion. Thanks.

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Yes, that is correct. I have a Colorado 300 with Topo 2008 and Metroguide NA 8. Metroguide takes precedence. One of the nice things about having a Colorado, is that with the Colorado if you have both Topo 2008 and Metroguide active, the Topo 2008 DEM data appears on Metroguide. Sweet.

Uh, not necessarily in this situation. The below Q&A is from the Invisibleshield Replacement FAQ located HERE Q: What does the Replacement Policy NOT cover? A: Installation errors are not covered by the replacement policy. This includes bubbles under the invisibleSHIELD™ film, as well as incorrect alignment of the shield on your device. Please read the application instructions carefully before installing your invisibleSHIELD™. .

No, you are not out of luck. If you have Topo 2008 you can see the map in a 3D view if you set the map to "Automotive Mode." Shortcuts->Setup->Map->Orientation (set to: North Up, Track Up or Automotive Mode)

Have you upgraded the firmware to version 2.4? If not, that is probably the problem

Have you installed firmware version 2.4, which is the latest firmware version? If not, that is probably the cause of the lack of a description of the lake.

You are absolutely correct. Returning to GPSNow may be a hassle and there may be a return fee (sorry, I can't remember). Returning to REI is hassle free and no return charge. With GPSNow you save about $100. The choice is yours to make.

The software is still not 100% ready, but it's a lot better than it was when I got the device on Jan 23. I feel comfortable with the way the device is operating now, and I also feel sure that Garmin will continue to correct the remaining software glitches. I am a pleased 300 owner.

I also purchased a Colorado 300 from GPSNow. Good price; fast free shipping. I am pleased with the 300, and I would purchase again from GPSNow

Why not? That option should work well...as long as you are willing and able to load the map to a PC and convert it for use on your Mac. Or if you have a Mac that has an Intel chip, you can boot up Windows using the Mac program BootCamp and use Garmin Windows compatible software on your Mac. If you are not able or willing to use Microsoft Windows in any situation, then right now, Garmin has only one option available. Earlier this month Garmin announced the Macintosh version of City Navigator North America NT 2008. They will be announcing the Mac version of Topo 2008 sometime later this year. It's a good bet that any new Garmin maps will be available in both a Mac and Windows version.