Garmin GPS map unit
Submitted: Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 07:55
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Kiwi Ray
Hi folks. I am thinking of buying a garmin 530 map gps. I am looking for some advise and info as to whether the is a better option and your experiences with these units Thanks Ray
Reply By: Member - Andrew (QLD) - Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 09:02
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 09:02
I'm not sure if anyone has used one of theses Chartplotters as the expected availability is listed as First Quarter 2007!
Consider the following statements from the respective pages:
"The 530 includes U.S. detailed maps of inland lakes"
"The 550 includes detailed offshore maps with Bluechart coverage for either the UK region or Australia".
Other than that, they look the same ;-)
..........Or are you talking about another GPS Unit altogether :-)
Andrew
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 09:26
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 09:26
Dya mean a Garmin StreetPilot c530?
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Reply By: Kiwi Ray - Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 10:25
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 10:25
Hi
Yes I do mean the street plotter, they are not that easy to get info for in NZ. We travel a lot is Aus so I thought it a good idea.
We do have the dash mounted GPS ( Garmin ) We have done 6 weeks travel in Aus in 2006 and will be doing
Adelaide to
Darwin then down the coast to
Perth so we think it is a good plan to have a street plotter as
well
Ray
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Follow Up By: Member - Patrick (QLD) - Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 13:33
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 13:33
Have a look at the following web site as these guys know a hell of a lot about Garmin products and offer top service.
www.ja-gps.com.au/index.htm
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 14:07
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 14:07
Take a look at www.gpsoz.com.au also. Brian Sommeerville there is excellent.
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 17:05
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 17:05
Ray
Check this web site mate, and they will give you No 1 top service and if you nned Tech advice ask to speak with Doy ,and thats for the
Brisbane outlet, I just bought a Nuvi 660 from them and before that a Garmin Quest last year,
web site www.ja-gps.com.au/index.htm
Brisbane (Annerley)
315
Ipswich Road,
Annerley QLD 4103
Phone: (07) 3391 4477
Fax: (07) 3391 2477
sales@ja-gps.com.au
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Reply By: Kiwi Ray - Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 17:45
Wednesday, Dec 27, 2006 at 17:45
Hi. thanks for the help and the contacts I will talk to them for the help and advice
Thanks again Ray
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