MIO 300
Submitted: Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 19:34
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Member - Duncan W (WA)
Bought one yesterday and will crack it thanks to Bob's info in thread 63302
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My question is will the MIO only run with OziCE or can I just run a copy of my existing OziExplorer 3.95 with all the updates and all my existing files? Or must I get a copy of CE and start all over with my files?
Can I also load Garmin Tracks4Australia?
Thanks
Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 20:08
Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 20:08
Hi Duncan,
You will definitely need OziCE to run on the Mio.
The good news is, you already own a copy of Oziexplorer, so the upgrade cost is low. You can buy the OziCE Upgrade from the
ExplorOz shop for $38.00.
Any track, route, or waypoint files you currently have can be copied across to the PDA's SD or Compact Flash card at any time.
From the OziExplorer website:
OziExplorerCE runs on PocketPC and Windows CE PDA/PND's but it relies on map calibrations etc to be provided by the full PC version of OziExplorer, in this respect OziExplorerCE can be considered an add-on to the full Oziexplorer software, you also need the full OziExplorer to calibrate maps, plan trips by adding waypoints etc.
I run OziCE on a Dell Axim PDA which interfaces with the PC via the USB cable. You can plan your route on the laptop and transfer it across to the PDA. I have loaded the NAPMAP Premium 2008 map files onto the Compact Flash card and also use this memory card to save any tracks, etc. rather than use the limited memory on the PDA.
Good luck with your purchase.
Bill.
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 20:56
Sunday, May 03, 2009 at 20:56
Thanks Bill, fortunately I've a copy of CE in my office at work so I'll load that onto a SD card.
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Follow Up By: Patrol22 - Monday, May 04, 2009 at 06:45
Monday, May 04, 2009 at 06:45
I've never had to pay for upgrades to OziCE or the full desktop/laptop version either. This is one of the key selling points I believe as Des has operated on the "once you buy a licence it is good for life including upgrades"........or has something changed?
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