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Andrew, Great link, thank. Also, thanks again for the response to my mapping/data question. I'm at your site now, reading your tutorials- very cool. Fernando aka:hakalugi

Andrew, Great link, thank. Also, thanks again for the response to my mapping/data question. I'm at your site now, reading your tutorials- very cool. Fernando aka:hakalugi

quote:Originally posted by gpsmapnut: ‘Exchanging data” and “loading maps” is NOT the same thing. thanks for the response. while you were typing this, I came across the following from Ranz: "...Magellan Mapsend is the only application that will load maps to a Magellan GPS. Garmin Mapsource is the only application that will load maps to a Garmin GPS. I am not really familiar with Lawrence but I assume that the same applies...." sorry for the confusion. I'll contact the Easy/ExpertGPS people regarding Meri. product compatibility...

quote:Originally posted by gpsmapnut: ‘Exchanging data” and “loading maps” is NOT the same thing. thanks for the response. while you were typing this, I came across the following from Ranz: "...Magellan Mapsend is the only application that will load maps to a Magellan GPS. Garmin Mapsource is the only application that will load maps to a Garmin GPS. I am not really familiar with Lawrence but I assume that the same applies...." sorry for the confusion. I'll contact the Easy/ExpertGPS people regarding Meri. product compatibility...

http://www.offroute.com/comparisons/gps-compare.html some of the 'notable' features at the bottom a missing a few in the Magellan's (like the tides/fishing-hunting/moon-sun stuff) but it's a goood starting point. I'm also torn betweenthe Vista and the Meri-Plat (as my recent 3 posts show).... Pros for the Meri-Plat that I've found (please correct/ammend): -the antenna (vis a vis the eTrex), -the SD cards, -the 'more detailed' stock database, -using 'all' trackpoints to make a route (the eTrex's [all Garmins?] use some, which means you might 'cut corners' when retracing and run aground, etc), -actual barometer display, -"3-d" e-compass (supposedly, the Vista has to be held flat [parallel to the ground], whereas the MeriPlat does not), -proximity alarm (only to the last waypoint) -when driving, with the Magellan add-on maps, it'll show 'next intersection' like the upper-in-car-Garmins Pros for the Vista: -~26 more datums than the Meri's -smaller -more resolution in screen (although 'smaller') -altimeter goest to 30k' (MeriPlat to 17.5k') -50 waypoints per route/track (Meri's only 30 per) -external antennae (i've read NO IT DOESN'T in other posts, but the REI guy I spoke to today has a Legend and swears he puts his in his pocket and has an external antennae velcro'd to the top of his pack. He showed me the connection point at the top/back area for the ant.) -i've read it's compass (if you keep it level) is more accurate than the Meri's -larger user base for the Garmins ... I'm blanking on the rest. Both can be found online for $289, and both have a 1 year warr. It's my first, like your bro's, so I'm not tied to the user-interface/menu/brand loyalty... I'm still undecided, but leaning towards the Meri.Plat.

http://www.offroute.com/comparisons/gps-compare.html some of the 'notable' features at the bottom a missing a few in the Magellan's (like the tides/fishing-hunting/moon-sun stuff) but it's a goood starting point. I'm also torn betweenthe Vista and the Meri-Plat (as my recent 3 posts show).... Pros for the Meri-Plat that I've found (please correct/ammend): -the antenna (vis a vis the eTrex), -the SD cards, -the 'more detailed' stock database, -using 'all' trackpoints to make a route (the eTrex's [all Garmins?] use some, which means you might 'cut corners' when retracing and run aground, etc), -actual barometer display, -"3-d" e-compass (supposedly, the Vista has to be held flat [parallel to the ground], whereas the MeriPlat does not), -proximity alarm (only to the last waypoint) -when driving, with the Magellan add-on maps, it'll show 'next intersection' like the upper-in-car-Garmins Pros for the Vista: -~26 more datums than the Meri's -smaller -more resolution in screen (although 'smaller') -altimeter goest to 30k' (MeriPlat to 17.5k') -50 waypoints per route/track (Meri's only 30 per) -external antennae (i've read NO IT DOESN'T in other posts, but the REI guy I spoke to today has a Legend and swears he puts his in his pocket and has an external antennae velcro'd to the top of his pack. He showed me the connection point at the top/back area for the ant.) -i've read it's compass (if you keep it level) is more accurate than the Meri's -larger user base for the Garmins ... I'm blanking on the rest. Both can be found online for $289, and both have a 1 year warr. It's my first, like your bro's, so I'm not tied to the user-interface/menu/brand loyalty... I'm still undecided, but leaning towards the Meri.Plat.

quote:Originally posted by Ranz: Magellan Mapsend is the only application that will load maps to a Magellan GPS. Garmin Mapsource is the only application that will load maps to a Garmin GPS...... Some new and very exspensive units allow you to load TOPO maps ... which are the 'units' you speak of? thanks, hakalugi

quote:Originally posted by Ranz: Magellan Mapsend is the only application that will load maps to a Magellan GPS. Garmin Mapsource is the only application that will load maps to a Garmin GPS...... Some new and very exspensive units allow you to load TOPO maps ... which are the 'units' you speak of? thanks, hakalugi

i just downloaded easyGPS 1.1.7, and here's the list: the ExpertGPS is a 14 day trial... and since I don't have my GPSr yet, don't want to install it... anyone running Expert know if the new Mag.Meridian's are supported?

i just downloaded easyGPS 1.1.7, and here's the list: the ExpertGPS is a 14 day trial... and since I don't have my GPSr yet, don't want to install it... anyone running Expert know if the new Mag.Meridian's are supported?

Point#1: good question, I dont know,but I want to know. Point#2: (re: the Meridian Gold) "...Map memory is optional and available up to 64 megs. Note: In our MapSend Streets, it is possible to upload 4 map "areas" and each "area" can be a max of 16 megs. Thus, to fully load a 64meg memory, the user must select 4 different areas even if the areas are directly adjacent. Magellan says later updates of MapSend will allow a single upload of up to 64 megs....." the article is over a year old, though (http://www.gpsinformation.net/mgoldreview/mag-gold.htm) anyone know if the firmware/software 'updates' are online from Magellan???

Point#1: good question, I dont know,but I want to know. Point#2: (re: the Meridian Gold) "...Map memory is optional and available up to 64 megs. Note: In our MapSend Streets, it is possible to upload 4 map "areas" and each "area" can be a max of 16 megs. Thus, to fully load a 64meg memory, the user must select 4 different areas even if the areas are directly adjacent. Magellan says later updates of MapSend will allow a single upload of up to 64 megs....." the article is over a year old, though (http://www.gpsinformation.net/mgoldreview/mag-gold.htm) anyone know if the firmware/software 'updates' are online from Magellan???

hi, i'm in the market for my first GPSr, and I've narrowed the search to the Garmin Vista, V, 76s; Mag.Mer.Gold/Plat (don't worry, i won't ask which is *best* But I'm confused about which maps can be imported into the Magellan GPSr's listed above. (one of my criteria) According to this page (http://www.offroute.com/comparisons/gps-compare.html) the Meridians' "Downloadable Map Options" are the "MapSend CD-Roms" (from Magellan) but no mention of others.... And according to this page (http://www.gpsinformation.net/mgoldreview/mag-gold.htm) "...Third-Party Software Compatibility This version of the [Meridian] GOLD can exchange and store data with OziExplorer, Street Atlas (SA) 8 and 9, Delorme TOPO, MapSend, and possibly others...." Anyone know if the Easy/ExpertGPS s.w. will work with the Meridian Units? What about other topo stuff you've used? (I'm interested in it for caching and codifying all the hiking we've been/are doing)

hi, i'm in the market for my first GPSr, and I've narrowed the search to the Garmin Vista, V, 76s; Mag.Mer.Gold/Plat (don't worry, i won't ask which is *best* But I'm confused about which maps can be imported into the Magellan GPSr's listed above. (one of my criteria) According to this page (http://www.offroute.com/comparisons/gps-compare.html) the Meridians' "Downloadable Map Options" are the "MapSend CD-Roms" (from Magellan) but no mention of others.... And according to this page (http://www.gpsinformation.net/mgoldreview/mag-gold.htm) "...Third-Party Software Compatibility This version of the [Meridian] GOLD can exchange and store data with OziExplorer, Street Atlas (SA) 8 and 9, Delorme TOPO, MapSend, and possibly others...." Anyone know if the Easy/ExpertGPS s.w. will work with the Meridian Units? What about other topo stuff you've used? (I'm interested in it for caching and codifying all the hiking we've been/are doing)

is the Vista still available? is the warranty card blank? is the receipt included? I can get from a dealer for $289 no shipping, so $275 is too high for a private party sale.... please email with final offer on unit with cig.charger and, if avail, topo maps of VA/WV thanks, Fernando aka: hakalugi (only positive feedback on Ebay and a verified Paypal member)

is you unit still available for sale? Where are you located? Will you ship w/ receipt and registration card? (you can black out your CC number if it's on the rec.) thanks, fernando aka: hakalugi on Ebay, only positive feedback, verified paypal member.