maps question

[+kissguy&frannyfru]

When downloading a map from gpsfiledepot can you download an entire state at one time or do you have to do it in sections? And about how long does the process take?

[+DragonsWest]

When downloading a map from gpsfiledepot can you download an entire state at one time or do you have to do it in sections? And about how long does the process take?

 

When I downloaded California TOPO it came as an entire file, which had to be executed to unpack all the sections. Download time was only a couple minutes over 5-6 mb/s DSL.

 

Unpack took a minute or so.

 

Using latest Basecamp, install on my Oregon 450 of the entire state took about 20 minutes.

Edited May 13, 2010 by DragonsWest

[+splashy]

It would be handy to know your speed and what state you want, but you could start your download and readout the remaining time.

[+kissguy&frannyfru]

It would be handy to know your speed and what state you want, but you could start your download and readout the remaining time.

 

i have dsl and the state is mississippi. I understand how to highlight the state and download,ive allready done that. but getting it to the gps,i dont understand executing to unpack the sections. Is that something it does automatic or do you physically have to do it.

i have a oregon 450t and im using mapquest.

[snowfleurys]

Have you looked at: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/how-...armin-gps-unit/

[+kissguy&frannyfru]

Have you looked at: http://www.gpsfiledepot.com/tutorials/how-...armin-gps-unit/

 

i think i understand it.

which is the best method,download to memory card in the computer and then put it in the unit,or directly to the unit with the memory card installed?

[snowfleurys]

Memory card in computer is much faster.

[eaparks]

Memory card in computer is much faster.

 

Doesn't the Oregon 450 support 2.0 USB? Then the time should be the same when using either a card reader or with the memory card in the GPS.

[+dfx]

Doesn't the Oregon 450 support 2.0 USB? Then the time should be the same when using either a card reader or with the memory card in the GPS.

keyword highlighted. experience shows that the theory doesn't always match reality

[+kissguy&frannyfru]

thanks to all,i got it figured out and it worked fine. since im not real computer savvy this is a milestone for me

[snowfleurys]

Doesn't the Oregon 450 support 2.0 USB?

I was thinking it might; however, Garmin's website says:

Interface: high-speed USB and NMEA 0183 compatible

That might refer to USB2.0, or it might not. I do not remember anyone posting about improved transfer speeds.