Thanks for the info! -and excuse my stupidity, but did I not read that the unit supported up to 2000 waypoints? Or was this refering to the track log data...
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Jason Wood
j_w73
Nov 1, 2006 9:11 am
how much did you pay and where did you get it.. just wondering. ... From: Dennis Gibson <wb6tnb@...> To: eXplorist@yahoogroups.com Cc: Jason Wood...
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krsund2004
Nov 1, 2006 9:46 am
... Hi mabye the Tool Waypointer ( http://www.swingsoftware.de/waypointer/ )is a good thing too make it easyer. cu rainer...
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Max Bramel
maxbramel
Nov 1, 2006 3:08 pm
Right: 2000 refers to the trackpoint limit. I think the way the waypoint/route limits works (I've never pushed them as far as you are) is thay you can only...
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Dennis Gibson
dcgibson55
Nov 1, 2006 3:24 pm
I got it at Boatersland for $179.99 plus $9.92 shipping. How long ago did you get the big discount on the Topo 3D?...
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Jason Wood
j_w73
Nov 1, 2006 4:20 pm
Was in the middle of Sept. Just call the customer service and tell them you saw the offer. ... From: Dennis Gibson <wb6tnb@...> To:...
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two_beaks
Nov 1, 2006 4:58 pm
Thanks Max, BTW you did mean 50 and not 500 or am I missing something? ...and a 2GB card is in the post. I aim to be able to convert my OS maps to run on my...
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skramblr
Nov 2, 2006 2:29 am
As you pointed out, version 3 is now available. That is your update. Updated maps are not free. Buy the software from Magellan and you get a hefty rebate. You...
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Dennis Gibson
dcgibson55
Nov 2, 2006 3:44 am
Thanks. I'll try that. ... them you saw the offer....
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two_beaks
Nov 2, 2006 1:35 pm
Hello all, Bought my eX600 with the aim of creating my own maps from scanned images/map files I already own to include more detail than that present on the...
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Robert Leonard III
bobkat
Nov 2, 2006 3:28 pm
I don't believe that is the update they promised.. if you go to their site and look at the FAQ... I think they mislead many people into buying the software and...
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Jason Wood
j_w73
Nov 2, 2006 3:57 pm
it doesn't say anything about giving them away for free either ... From: Robert Leonard III <Robert@...> To: eXplorist@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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Robert Leonard III
bobkat
Nov 2, 2006 4:08 pm
That is true.. but 'updates' are generally free, whereas upgrades often are not.. but what bothers me is that it is now 3 years since they said they would be...
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Jason Wood
j_w73
Nov 2, 2006 4:37 pm
We all agree they suck. ... From: Robert Leonard III <Robert@...> To: eXplorist@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2006 8:02:04 AM ...
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Ian Wilson
thekelticfringe
Nov 2, 2006 8:37 pm
-Cool - thank you Robert...
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krlhnsn
Nov 2, 2006 8:39 pm
Hello , look at http://www.msh-tools.com/ there you can find a sort of howto. greetings ... present ... Magellan ... tin. ... create ... and ... in ... GPS...
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two_beaks
Nov 2, 2006 10:33 pm
Thankyou very much, I shall try this method as my starting point. Andrew ... the ... the ... can ... guide ... vast...
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skramblr
Nov 3, 2006 2:25 am
Try showing me one mapping product that offers free updates. Tick, tick, tick. I don't think you'll find a single one. Updated maps are released in upgrades,...
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Carol
carlncarol2003
Nov 3, 2006 5:06 am
... Andrew<<< Andrew, I think you may be looking for the group 'MobileMapper2'. I too found the other one that appears to now be defunct. To subscribe, send...
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Carol
carlncarol2003
Nov 3, 2006 5:33 am
Tonight when I try to change detail maps on my 400 I get a 3-second error message "Map Security Error" and the map won't change. I created the map in my own...
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Jason Wood
j_w73
Nov 3, 2006 6:13 am
If you buy a Garmin product that comes with an old version after a newer one had come out they will upgrade you to the new one for free. ... From: Skramblr...
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Robert Leonard III
bobkat
Nov 3, 2006 3:45 pm
I'm beginning to see that I should have bought a Garmin.. I defended my decision to get the Magellan to every Garmin owner I met, but now see that perhaps my...
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Earl F. Parrish
earl_parrish...
Nov 3, 2006 10:23 pm
... newer one had come out they will upgrade you to the new one for free. ... Since the maps are sold separate from the handheld GPS device, I do not see how...
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Jason Wood
j_w73
Nov 3, 2006 11:07 pm
you are probably correct.. I was refereing to a C320 streetpilot that comes with the street maps software.. handheld gps units are probably different. sorry...
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David Read
davidreadau
Nov 4, 2006 10:09 am
Here in Oz, available street navigation units use GPS technology for their operation, they are NOT gps units. Cheers Dave South Oz...
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Osborne Online
osborneonlin...
Nov 4, 2006 3:21 pm
Well, Google in theory is not free. You've got to deal with advertisements on your webpages. Also, if you use Google Earth, they offer GPS connectability....
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skramblr
Nov 4, 2006 4:01 pm
Magellan will also exchange your Mapsend for free, if you purchase an outdated copy (just like Garmin). Garmin charges for their annual updates, too. So Garmin...
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down_on_dell
Nov 4, 2006 7:40 pm
I agree! They definately worded that to miss lead people....
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skramblr
Nov 4, 2006 8:57 pm
Verify your GPS serial number - it's on the Menu and About screen. Make sure it still exists (some units have lost theirs before) and make sure it matches the...
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Earl F. Parrish
earl_parrish...
Nov 4, 2006 11:58 pm
... Google Earth, like any other GPS-aware mapping program, will accept NMEA sentences from a GPS device to plot your position on the PC map screen. Nothing...
