removing SD card

[pt001]

so if I load up an SD card with map data, like CN v8 NT, and remove the card - will i lose the data?

 

thanks for any input.

[planewood]

so if I load up an SD card with map data, like CN v8 NT, and remove the card - will i lose the data?

 

thanks for any input.

 

Nope. Lots of people load the card externally using a SD slot on their USB card reader. MUCH faster.

 

I think now you can also see the card when in the GPS and the GPS is plugged into the USB port. Not sure if that gives you faster transfer, though.

[+PlaidPirate]

No, SD cards are non-volitile, and will retain the memory untill erased.

[pt001]

you guys are great - Thanks.

[+fratermus]

so if I load up an SD card with map data, like CN v8 NT, and remove the card - will i lose the data?

 

thanks for any input.

 

Depends on what you mean by "the data".

 

If your gps is writing track .gpx files to the card when you yank it I would imagine that data could be lost/corrupted.

 

If your unit is powered off at time of the removal and you do not subsequently attack the card with a claw hammer, overwrite witha card reader , etc, your data (mapsets and .gpx alike) should be fine.