magellan eXplorist xl
Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 16:11
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Member -hamo (NSW)
does any one know of any sights on the internet where you can down load free maps that suit a magellan gps.
Reply By: Member - Tezza Qld - Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 17:15
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 17:15
Hi Hamo
Try www.nextdestination.com.au (sorry don't kmow how to do a direct link)
as they are the Magellan agents in Aust. They have their map send and lite send programs, may be what your after.
Hope this helps
Cheers Teza
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 19:32
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 19:32
Hi
Mapsend Lite is a free program for displaying Magellan format maps...though it doesnt actually come with any maps. The program has been superceded by VantagePoint, though Mapsend Lite has its uses.
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Greg
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Follow Up By: Secret Mens Business - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 15:17
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 15:17
Thanks for the heads up on
Vantage Point Explorer, wasn't aware. I have downloaded it and it seems to haver a nice GUI interface etc , are you aware of it's advantages over Mapsend Lite?
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 15:32
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Hi - havent used it that much as I dont have a Triton/eXplorist. Does have geocaching functions as
well as import/export various data formats thanks to GPSBabel integration. You can also view raster maps ..once converted to the right format
http://www.msh-tools.com/triton.html
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Reply By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 19:26
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 19:26
Hi
There are free maps here - based on Open Street Mapping data
Magellan OSM Maps
While I havent checked them suspect they are lacking in detail compared to commercial products (overall...some small areas are probably better).
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Greg
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Reply By: obee1212 - Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 19:54
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 19:54
Magellan is like Apple and other suppliers than make sure you have to buy their factory cables and maps and batteries and maps all expensive as is the hardware.
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Owen
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 20:39
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 20:39
Yeah like Garmin, Tom Tom, Mio, Navman, Destinator, CoPilot, VMS, Hema etc ...must be a trend in making a living and providing employment.
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Reply By: River Swaggie - Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 21:33
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 at 21:33
If you hav AusTopo for the XL i believe its the best around at this point...I also hav Garmin Topo...Shonkey etc etc
Dont by the street by street its pathetic...
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Follow Up By: Boobook2 - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 06:02
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 06:02
If you hav AusTopo for the XL i believe its the best around at this point...I also hav Garmin Topo...Shonkey etc etc
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Dont by the street by street its pathetic...
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Reply By: Member - Fred B (NT) - Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 10:14
Thursday, Oct 01, 2009 at 10:14
I use the magellan explorist 500 and love it... However there are very few if any decent free maps available. Most of the free maps cover a very small area and don't always have a lot of detail. You are much better off buying the "DiscoverAus" (which includes "outback tourer") from Next Destination in
Perth. Have included
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All the best
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