+Batteryman1970 Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Hi need to help please I was given an Etrex20 for Xmas and it only comes with a very basic map so what to upload some more detialered maps Looking at the Garmin website it appears I have a few options (for the UK) 1. upload a full OS Map pack for £199! (ouch) - a bit too expensieve 2. use Birdseye Satellite imagery (£21.99) 3. use Birdseye Select GB (£19.99) My question is what is the difference between the Satellite imagery and Select - do i need both? Are they good? are they easy to use? Is there a better option to download more detailed maps to work with the Etrex20? total novice with this and I'm sure it is easy but seems very confusing at the mo!! Many thanks for your help Quote Link to comment
+TheHillWalkers Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Hi i've downloaded the talky toaster maps and they are really good. i also managed to buy the southern half of GB in 1:50,000 half price from Cotwold Outdoors for £40. You can get them off ebay cheap too. i find though that the Select maps 1:25000 are the best though. 600sq km is enough to start with. i just download the bits i want. hope that helps a bit. Quote Link to comment
+phlatlander Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 You can download free maps from this site. They are not topo but would be quite suitable for everyday use. Do a search on this forum for specific instructions. http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ Quote Link to comment
+Croesgadwr Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 First step should be to check out those offered by talkytoaster.info Download and install the GB (or GB & Ireland if you prefer). Once you've used them for a while you'll probably not bother with anything else...they really are that good. I use the GB contoured map in my Garmin Legend Hcx, does what I want it to do & I've no complaints. Biggest tip...don't part with your money until you know exactly what you want from your new Etrex 20... Quote Link to comment
WrongwayUK Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I was very disappointed in Garmins Birdseye Satellite imagery. The detail was nothing like as good as Google Maps. Birdseye Select 1:25k maps I find very good and as mentioned if you download only what you need its not too bad. Quote Link to comment
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