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ahhh I see.. ok I didn't realize they had to be square. that kinda sucks but oh well. Should have the option to grab it in a rectangular shape also. Still wondering about the loading of maps. Does it load once or keeps loading even after the initial load? thx Dot Com.

I'm also from Ontario. What what I gather, the topo map does not have a 'route' that can be created and does not have as much POI's as the DR ones. I want to have both a DR map and Topo map of my trips loaded onto my SD card. I guess switching between the 2 isn't a big deal.

Hi Folks, I'm wondering if I travelled from Toronto to Vancouver if that would fit on one map. Assuming I just keep the section of road I would need to travel on (main highways only) Also one you load a map, does it need to keep loading for different sections of the map or does it just scroll seamlessly onto the next screen when needed?

Thanks for the info. Actually I'm from Canada also. Ok that gives me an idea of how much storage I would need. As someone mentioned above, I wouldn't need all of them loaded anyhow unless I was going on a long trip and even so if I was travelling from lets say Vancouver to Toronto for sake of argument all I would need to do is load the small sections from city to city. I assume that would be too large of data since everything north and south is of that route is not needed. When you mention the 'loading' of the map, do you mean that it continuesly loads as you are on route? or does you mean when it initially loads the first time? I was trying to read up on the Magellan site about the maps. It comes with the basic base maps right? I guess this is general roads and highways but not much details. Then if I want I purchase the Canada or USA topo maps for more detail from what I understand. The topo maps don't perform DR? I'm a little confused between those 2 maps. Can you give me an example? Sorry one last question... is the 3D view on the topo USA map only good for viewing on the PC or do you actually get a 3D view on the magellan? thx again. Appreciate all your help.

Thanks JohnnyVegas, ok I can live with loading it real quick. How big of map does the 600 support? ie. Can you give me an example of a region it will support without loading another map? ie. a single state, 3 states, etc?

You guys all have excellent suggestions. I'm probably going out to buy one this weekend... I've never used a GPS before so I'm new to using one. I've been reading here and there but let me know if I can do this with the 500/600 explorist: - Load the map of Canada and USA in an extra SD card (wondering if they will all fit on a 1gig SD card. - When driving will it automatically load the maps it needs on the SD card or do I have to do something once It needs another map that exists on the SD card? I want as smooth of a trip as possible when driving as possible. - When driving on the highway, I'm wondering if I have to add every gas station, restaurant, etc myself or if it will display this information?

I think the Lith Ion's on the explorist series is a GOOD THING. I HATE carrying around a ton of AA or AAA batteries with me and buying them is EXPENSIVE!

Hi Is there a 3d view of the Canada Map for the explorist 600? thx

Hi Folks, I'm debating between the two. I know one is portable and one is used for the car and I'm aware of the differences although I'm not sure which one to purchase. I really wish the 600 would have a 3D view for using in the car. I like the 3D view. I'd be using it for both geocaching and for driving. The only thing I'm concerned about is the satellite aquisition time the Roadmate 300 takes! Reviewers have noted it takes up to 15-20min to aquire one when turining the unit on. Any suggestions?

I prefer the black color of the 600 and the extra $40 or whatever is not a big deal. I'd take the 600 Although would also settle for a 500 if I had to. I really have to give Magellan the thumbs up for coming out with those 2 models. I have been waiting for a portable unit like that one.

The price difference between the 2 is small so why not just go for the 600