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    Couple of newbie questions, sorry! :)

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    Hey guys, I got it working now but sometimes it seems to be a bit buggy... for example the routes from Walkhighlands (the only ones i used so far) seem to be sometimes showing me a different route and sometimes even reloading the map does not fix it.. not sure if this is a issue with my gps or the walkhihgland maps?

     

    Also, sometimes I have some sort of naviation running in the background and it always beeps around while i am looking at one of the walkhighland tracks with waypoints, I cant figure out how to stop that nagivation !!

     

    And last one: How can i set the display to not show anything if I just want to record the trip data (average speed, distance, altitude etc.) in the background without the need of navigation/display.

     

    sorry for those newbie questions :)

    Couple of newbie questions, sorry! :)

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    Hey! So I just unpacked my eTrex 30 since it was delivered very late and now its nearly 11pm and I still did not pack for my Scotland WIld camping trip tomorrow. So hopefully some of you can help me out with these issues.

     

    First off, I updated the software and then installed the TalkyToaster "New 'OS 1:50K Look and Feel' British Isles Map with Contours" Map. I followed the information on their side, renamed the downloaded British Isle Map to "GMAPSUPP.IMG" and copied it to the etrex 30. There was no file to overwrite though? I then disabled the two standard maps in the system so only the new British Isle map is on "enabled"

     

    - When I click on "Map", it would always show me "Garmin USA" in the states. How can I tell the device to switch the map to my current position instead of "Garmin USA" ?

    - Even with all Satellite Settings active, I only pick up 2 of them from London. That should be more I guess?

    - How can I change the date as it shows me January 25h, 2013 when I click on "Sun and Moon"

     

    I downloaded some GPX Files from walkhighlands.co.uk and will see tomorrow in Edinburgh if the "Route" setting works, but now I am a bit confused about the fact that it shows me the states instead of London where my current GPS location should be.

     

    Thanks guys!!

     

    Cheers

    Chris

    Looking for a beginners GPS device

    in GPS technology and devices

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    Cool, thanks! Could you just let me know why one should get a GPS handheld such as the eTrex 30 if you can also have the maps on your GPS phone? I think I will get the Galaxy S4 and I just don't want to regret buying the Handheld now if there are some very good Apps around for Android and the S4 will certainly have the power to handle a lot/ offer a lot of features.

     

    What do you guys think?

    Looking for a beginners GPS device

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    Touch screen would be better for sure. Hmm Ok I will think about the two options I listed and then decide.

     

    On a side note: Are there any really good Android Apps out there which would help me as well? I'm not updated about the Apps as I'm using a Blackberry for my work in London but I still have my old Galaxy W and I could just swap SIM cards I guess. I already have an App for running but how about a really good App for Trekking Maps and Navigation?

     

    Cheers

    Chris

    Looking for a beginners GPS device

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    Hey there! I'm completely new to GPS handhelds but I think it's time to get one now!

     

    I want to use it for two purposes:

     

    - Put on free maps for trekking trips in high altitudes. I want to be able to follow pre made routes and also track my own routes. walkhighlands.co.uk for instance offers maps in qu2 and gpx file formats.

    - Use it for my weekly runs to track the distance and speed.

     

    Important for me:

     

    - Should be small and lightweight.

    - Max. £200

    - Best possible coverage / general feature set / performance for this price class

    - I would like to have a barometric altimeter

     

    My current favorites after a quick research:

     

    - Garmin eTrex 30

    - Garmin Oregon 450

    - I'm sure there are more good devices in that price range? :)

     

    Are there any new devices scheduled to release in the near feature? I will go to Scotland on March 23th and would like to buy one in the 2nd - 3rd week of March to get familiar with it before and implement the maps.

     

    Thanks a lot!

     

    Cheers

    Chris

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