60csx And 1gb?

[jcc123]

Are the new 60 series models limited to 512 MB in capacity? I'm thinking about getting a 1 GB miniSD to use with it. I thought that I read somewhere on the product display page on Garmin's web site that said something about that but now checking back I don't see it?

 

So will it or won't it work with 1 GB?

 

Is that something that's controlled by the firmware? If so I guess at some point they will make it compatible if it's not already?

[+team fuzzybunny]

According to the manual a 1 gig card will work. The units memory is only limited to the size of the card. I believe you can find that info on the spec page in the back of the manual.

[+team fuzzybunny]

Sorry that is the appendix page number 74 in the manual.

[moonpup]

Hmmm... I was told by Garmin that the unit would only recognize up to 512MB at it's current state.

[+rich720]

Not to be a smarty pants, but you will need a microSD and not a miniSD....

[+team fuzzybunny]

Maybe they said that because that is the biggest card you can get right now?

[moonpup]

Sorry that is the appendix page number 74 in the manual.

I can't find that... am I blind

 

nevermind... limited by formatted capacity. i thought you meant it specifically said 1GB

Edited January 26, 2006 by moonpup

[+whitecrow]

Where are the 1gig micro sd cards sold? I see 512m only.

[moonpup]

I haven't seen any in stores as of yet...only 512MB. Maybe some online dealers?

[+jotne]

Page 91 60CSx Manual

 

Map Storage:

 

Dependant on the formatted capacity of the MicroSD Digital Card

 

It does not say if its Max 512MB or that you can not use any bigger.

I guess Garmin say 512MB today, since it is the largest card produced today.

[+GOT GPS?]

I think I heard a maximum of 1050 map chunks that can be loaded on the card?

 

City navigator plus some topo segments would come close, but it is too easy to exceed the maximum map chunks with the TOPO maps from Garmin. The City navigator map chunks are much larger, so you can get a good sized chunk of North America on the 512mb microSD card.

 

I was in the middle of filling out the billing info at GPSNOW for the map60Cx, but just chickened out 5 minutes ago.

 

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Geoff

Edited January 26, 2006 by GOT GPS?

[+SketchySmurf]

Did I imagine it or did Garmin announce that the card reading X models will sell preloaded topo and CN/Metroguide maps?

 

As a mac user, it would be so much better just to buy the card and bypass the computer altogether.

 

If you look on the Garmin site, they have cards for sale, but I'm assuming their blank.

 

You know what, I'm going to get to the bottom of this myself *picks up phone*

[+GOT GPS?]

Did I imagine it or did Garmin announce that the card reading X models will sell preloaded topo and CN/Metroguide maps?

 

As a mac user, it would be so much better just to buy the card and bypass the computer altogether.

 

If you look on the Garmin site, they have cards for sale, but I'm assuming their blank.

 

You know what, I'm going to get to the bottom of this myself *picks up phone*

This would work only if you live in the middle of a preloaded card, but if you lived on the edge, you would have to do it the regular way, and fill up a blank card.

 

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Geoff

[peter]

Did I imagine it or did Garmin announce that the card reading X models will sell preloaded topo and CN/Metroguide maps?

 

As a mac user, it would be so much better just to buy the card and bypass the computer altogether.

 

If you look on the Garmin site, they have cards for sale, but I'm assuming their blank.

 

You know what, I'm going to get to the bottom of this myself *picks up phone*

Yes, the statement is still in their press release:

"Owners of the new x-series of handhelds also can purchase new microSD cards that are pre-loaded with MapSource® Topo and inland lake maps, BlueChart® marine cartography, and City Navigator™ street maps"

but I haven't seen any indication about coverage, pricing, or availability.

 

OTOH, with the larger card sizes there shouldn't be much need to reload maps so I'd think it would be best to just get a 512 Mb card, get access to a PC somewhere, and fill it up with all the maps you think you'll need for a long time.

 

Garmin has also indicated that there'll be a Mac version of MapSource sometime this year so that would take care of the issue in the long run.

[+SketchySmurf]

OTOH, with the larger card sizes there shouldn't be much need to reload maps so I'd think it would be best to just get a 512 Mb card, get access to a PC somewhere, and fill it up with all the maps you think you'll need for a long time.

 

Garmin has also indicated that there'll be a Mac version of MapSource sometime this year so that would take care of the issue in the long run.

Confirmed. They'll start with the preloaded topo cards in a couple of weeks. They're broken up by region (I think about 10 N. America regions in all). Selling for $86 each.

 

*sigh* That's not a bargain. So yes, it looks like I will be getting a modest size card and loading maps within my vicinity. And with coverage over the entire US, its the better value

 

When the mac version gets out, I better not have to buy CN again.

[+trippy1976]

I've been trying to find out for sure about the 1 gig card too. The map chunks info is interesting.

[+OxygenDestroyer]

As a CS user I've been watching the x threads closely - I ultimately think I'll get one after a few software updates and maybe a price drop or two - I doubt that will be soon but it'll happen. Anyway, the prices they are selling those pre-loaded cards for is really disappointing. I can't see buying one for any other reason than if I owned a mac. Seems really inflated to me anyway. I guess if you rarely traveled you might actually save a few bucks but once you have to buy two regions you might as well just get the software and a big blank card.

[+whitecrow]

For the price of less than two mem cards w/ maps, someone can buy CN 7 & have the USA & Southern Canada.