Topo map upgrade
Submitted: Friday, Apr 29, 2011 at 14:31
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Member - Vern
Hello All
I have looked for threads on this but have not found what I am after. What I want is to know can you update my 2008 TOPO maps for my NUVI GPS. If so how can this be done.
Reply By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Apr 29, 2011 at 19:18
Friday, Apr 29, 2011 at 19:18
Hi Vern
Garmin have released an updated version to fix a good number of known errors with the first version. If you want to upgrade, the only way to do so is to purchase the new version for around the $200 mark.
I was promised an updated copy and I am still waiting and believe that they have no intention of supping the new version.
How the new updated version stacks up with the old I do not know and personally am not prepared to waste the $200 to find out.
Yes I am a very dissatisfied owner of the first release, and found that the free to download Shonky maps worked far better in true remote areas.
Just my personal thoughts.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Member - Vern - Friday, Apr 29, 2011 at 19:26
Friday, Apr 29, 2011 at 19:26
Thanks for the advice Stephen.
I will look up the shonky maps and give that a try.
I see you are from
Clare ! I was at Polish
Hill for
Easter ( just out of
Clare) enjoyed myself and the Dawn service was good also even the coffee and Rum back at the RSL
Cheers Vern
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Friday, Apr 29, 2011 at 19:36
Friday, Apr 29, 2011 at 19:36
Hi Vern
Yes it is a very pretty little spot out there at Polish
Hill River with lots of local history to go with the name. The local Dawn Service is always great and I have to admit, but this year was the first time in a very long time that I was not able to attend the Service, but at least my son went and put in the family appearance, along with my dad.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Bazooka - Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 at 21:34
Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 at 21:34
Vern
As stephen says there is no upgrade path/trade up on Garmin topo.
If your Nuvi can take a micro SD/SD card then Garmin Topo Aust & NZ V3 can be had for $100
HERE.
It's all above board and I can vouch it works - loaded straight into my Oregon and registered with Garmin fine.
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (Clare SA) - Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 at 23:00
Saturday, Apr 30, 2011 at 23:00
Hi Bazooka
That is a real bargain and was not aware that it could be purchased so cheap from Canada for Australian map data.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Member - Vern - Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 07:37
Sunday, May 01, 2011 at 07:37
Thanks every one for your assistance and advice it has been gr8.
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