Garmin eMap data card

Sam
Don't know about the data card but I am considering buying an eMap for myself - how do you find it and have you had any problems?

What type of card is it ?

Is it SD or Multimedia or compact flash or memory stick or smart media or xd memory xd picture.

There are many types, so a bit more info is needed.

Fair enough, its just that I have access to a supplier of "memory cards" who I could ask for pricing, but if its proprietry to Garmin then I'm afraid I can't help.

Sorry.

Hi Sam
I went for the 128 mb for my Emap, I know all of AUST. only uses 40 plus meg, but looking to the future when topography is added.best price I could find was Johnny Appleseed.
Regards
Ron

Yep, I think Johnny Appleseed has the best pricing in Australia.

You can just load part of Metroguide Australia onto a smaller card, for example NSW is 16MB (all of Australia is 48MB).

I would not hold my breath for Garmin Topo maps; I believe Garmin will have converted to standard cards before we see them!

Found a US seller of third party cards but I have not dealt with them GPSgeeks

Sam

Don't know how I missed your post.

Go to www.ebay.com (US site) and search GARMIN DATACARD.

I have very recently purchased a heap of SMARTCARD memory items from EBAY USA for upgrading my RICOH digital camera without a problem and highly recommend it.

If you haven't used it before, don't be put off by the 'auction' thing like I was. Look for the buy now price, or ask the seller by email if they have a 'buy now' price.

I think you will get a pleasant surprise price wise, and there is no GST.

On top of that I would love to know what you are going to use this datacard for.

I just use my e-map as a basic position finder and for keeping on track (sort of) with the pre programmed world map thing.

I have a laptop and Ozi. However would also like to able to load a datacard with all Nat maps on it into the Emap.

Is this what you are going to do? Is it possible?

Regatds

Ken Robinson