"SD" card reader/writer

[+Cherokee Bill]

OK! IF I order the North America NT maps on an "SD" card, as well as a SD card reader/writer, with a USB plug:

 

Can I copy the maps from the SD card, in the reader TO my Computer

[+Team Chinook]

The maps or the routes?

 

If you want to use/view maps on your computer, then you need to purchased the CD/DVD version. SD card is only usable in the Garmin unit.

[+Cherokee Bill]

The maps or the routes?

 

If you want to use/view maps on your computer, then you need to purchased the CD/DVD version. SD card is only usable in the Garmin unit.

 

Thanks, my friend, you just saved me some $$$$$$$.

 

If, I get the CD's, I assume I can download the MAPS to my 60CSx from my computer????????

[+RonFisk]

Sorry! That won't work. The maps are copy protected.

[+Cherokee Bill]

Sorry! That won't work. The maps are copy protected.

 

How do I get the maps on the GPS (60CSx)?

[+Barefoot One & Wench]

Hi Cherokee Bill,

When I bought my 60CSx, 2 GB SD card and City Navigator North America maps I loaded the maps from the CD into my puter. Then loaded my map set I made up into the 60CSx and onto the SD card. I love my 60 CSx , I hope you do to.

Good luck to you & happy caching,

Barefoot One & Wench

 

OK! IF I order the North America NT maps on an "SD" card, as well as a SD card reader/writer, with a USB plug:

 

Can I copy the maps from the SD card, in the reader TO my Computer

Edited August 5, 2008 by Barefoot One & Wench

[+storm180]

If you order the DVD you will be able to using mapsource copy maps to the your 60CSx

[ryleyinstl]

City Navigator Maps ordered on SD card can only be used on the GPSr. They cannot be copied to your computer or used on your computer in any way.

 

City Navigator Maps ordered on DVD can be used both on the computer and GPSr (each additional GPSr you want to use the maps on will cost you an additional unlock code).

 

End of story….it’s no more complicated then that.

 

 

For the reasons above, most people find the DVDs to be the best value.

[+Barefoot One & Wench]

City Navigator Maps ordered on SD card can only be used on the GPSr. They cannot be copied to your computer or used on your computer in any way.

 

City Navigator Maps ordered on DVD can be used both on the computer and GPSr (each additional GPSr you want to use the maps on will cost you an additional unlock code).

 

End of story….it’s no more complicated then that.

 

 

For the reasons above, most people find the DVDs to be the best value.

 

I maybe wrong, but once you make up your desired map set and store it to memory in your computer you can put it in another GPSr. I had the same impression about the unlock deal for an additional GPSr, but this is what the Garmin Tech Guru told me. When I spoke to Garmin about the 1 unlock crap and they told me this is what Navteq who makes the maps has enforced on them.

 

I may stand corrected on this .

Barefoot One & Wench

[+Cherokee Bill]

City Navigator Maps ordered on SD card can only be used on the GPSr. They cannot be copied to your computer or used on your computer in any way.

 

City Navigator Maps ordered on DVD can be used both on the computer and GPSr (each additional GPSr you want to use the maps on will cost you an additional unlock code).

 

End of story….it’s no more complicated then that.

 

 

For the reasons above, most people find the DVDs to be the best value.

 

I maybe wrong, but once you make up your desired map set and store it to memory in your computer you can put it in another GPSr. I had the same impression about the unlock deal for an additional GPSr, but this is what the Garmin Tech Guru told me. When I spoke to Garmin about the 1 unlock crap and they told me this is what Navteq who makes the maps has enforced on them.

 

I may stand corrected on this .

Barefoot One & Wench

 

Thanks all. I went ahead and ordered the "CD" from Garmin!

 

I am ready to do some caching

[+broccili]

I have the 'old' version of MapSource Topos... I can tell you that you can load maps into as many GPSr's as you can find.

 

But, I have not played in the realm of the other products.

[+storm180]

Yeh their topos are not serial number protected and can be installed on multiple gps.

[ryleyinstl]

As others have said the Topo maps are unrestricted.

 

The City Nav maps however will only work on the Garmin GPSr that they have been unlocked to.

[+K7CJS]

City Navigator Maps ordered on SD card can only be used on the GPSr. They cannot be copied to your computer or used on your computer in any way.

 

City Navigator Maps ordered on DVD can be used both on the computer and GPSr (each additional GPSr you want to use the maps on will cost you an additional unlock code).

 

End of story….it’s no more complicated then that.

 

 

For the reasons above, most people find the DVDs to be the best value.

 

I maybe wrong, but once you make up your desired map set and store it to memory in your computer you can put it in another GPSr. I had the same impression about the unlock deal for an additional GPSr, but this is what the Garmin Tech Guru told me. When I spoke to Garmin about the 1 unlock crap and they told me this is what Navteq who makes the maps has enforced on them.

 

I may stand corrected on this .

Barefoot One & Wench

 

Thanks all. I went ahead and ordered the "CD" from Garmin!

 

I am ready to do some caching

 

I just got City Nav on DVD today and I'm only a week old at this. Had no problem:

Loaded it to my computer, unlocked per the on screen instructions.

Downloaded the whole Mapsourse Manual from the DVD to my desktop. Went to "Using MapSource" section then the subsection: Loading Maps to your Garmin GPS Unit - followed the directions.....

I grabbed everything (the whole dvd) and downloaded it to the 2GB microSD that I had inserted into my 60Cx (it was noted as the E: drive) - not sure how long it took cuz I was busy around the house...maybe an hour (?).

 

Was tons easier than I thought it would be....very good MapSource Manual.

 

Ordered everything from ANTonline: City Nav, 2GB microSD & reader but now I doubt I'll need the reading...for this process anyhow.