I recently bought the from Amazon. So I could add maps to and manipulate paths, waypoints, and other cool stuff on my computer. But the installer is really stupid First, check out. I'm being asked to choose from a list of exactly one. That's retarded. Second, there's no way to say 'I have a big hard disk, so please put all 3 CDs worth of data on my laptop instead of making me carry 'em around with me.' Granted, Garmin isn't the only who doesn't get it.
But this isn't rocket science. Garmin builds portable navigation devices. Don't you think that someone interested in portable navigation might like the option of not dragging CDs around with 'em? Posted by jzawodn at April 19, 2003 05:18 PM. Garmin sucks!! I have had my StreetPilot unit for over two years and every update, every support call, and every purchase has been a complete nightmare.
The data was out of date and incorrect from the moment I bought my unit (brand new) and they've been forcing me to pay every time. Now they sold me the most recent MapSource update but came only on DVD.I don't have a DVD drive and don't intend to but one for this computer. It is a useless update and they will not give me my money back - that I consider fraud. The customer service reps are rude and the least bit customer-friendly. I've had it with them. A quick(?) product review for the Garmin Etrex Legend C If you are made of money and don’t care that Garmin is ripping you off, you don’t need this review! Their product will work fine for you.
For the rest of us The Etrex legend C is planned obsolescence at it’s best. If you owned the Etrex Legend- You (like I) may want the Legend C for the color screen, the higher memory (24MB) or the auto-routing features. You may have bought the Metroguide software (post version 4) and you think you can use it on the Legend C. Well it won’t work!
The auto-routing is the key to this disaster. The Metroguides used to (version 4) have auto-routing but Garmin removed it from future versions. This means you will have to fork out another 100.00 or so to buy maps you already own (City Select they call it this time).
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Maybe you (like me) think you can just do your routing on your computer and download it to the Legend C and skip the auto-routing on the hand held. When you try to navigate your downloaded route, the Legend C will recalculate it using its base map (because it does not recognize the Metroguide streets you downloaded to it) Your route will be lost. It does this even though the Metroguide streets DO appear on the Legend C. Don’t forget that for no particular reason garmin redesigned the power socket in the back of the unit so you will also need a new power cable!
Even if this is your first GPS it’s still is no good- Because the Legend C reroutes every time you navigate, will have to program every map needed between point A and point B, or the Legend C will use its worthless basemap for any gaps. 24MB memory may seem like a lot, but not when you have to put all those maps in. When I use my Etrex Legend (black and white) I program my routes on the computer, then download them and program only the destination maps and that works well for the price (160.00) But don’t waste your money on Garmin. Try instead to find a company that does not treat its customer like cash machines! The bottom line it this- All Garmin had to do to make the Legend C and winner and keep my loyalty (now lost) was to leave the auto-routing feature in Metro Guide, give the user the option of turning the Auto Routing off on the Legend C, and leave the power hook up as it was for the Legend. All would have been great.
They decided instead to try to force people to repurchase maps they already own. Yes, I could have easily rebought the maps but where does it end? No compatibility = No business from me. The Garmin product ( Garmin Forerunner 305 ) I purchased caused my computer motherboard to fail. They are refusing to acknowledge the problem with their product or give me any kind of compensation for the motherboard or my time. After repeated emails with Jeff Johnson at Garmin, I am left frustrated and feeling like a beta tester for their product.
I have sent them the crash dumps from my Windows XP system showing that their product was causing my machine to blue screen and they have no interest in making this right. They sent me another unit which appears to have no problem, which is great, but I am now out a lot of time and money. Below is my original email to Garmin.
>Product: Forerunner 305 >Serial Number: 10141602 >Software Version: 2.40 >>Problem: >I just purchased this unit a few days ago - when I plugged it into my >computer's USB plug, the computer froze up. When I restarted my computer >and >tried to plug it in again, nothing happened. My USB bus no longer works! I'm glad I found this site. I complained to Garmin that my Vista C would no longer auto navigate using MetroGuide. I thought my Vista C needed repaired. I was told that the unit does not auto navigate and never did.
Was I imagining all those beeps to remind me that my turn was coming up?!? So now I see that it was planned obsolesence.
I was told to buy City Select to be able to navigate. I read that City Select does not work with the Vista Cx. I need City Navigator if I ever want to get a Cx. Why does this have to be so complicated? Is it possible to downgrade to the older version of MetroGuide from the DVD and be able to navigate again? I have had no problems whatsoever with my GPS eTrex Legend and now the eTrex Legend CX and the Mapsource software (Topo and Street). No map ever accurate.
As soon as a new map comes out it is already obsolete. My understanding is Garmin, Magellen, etc. All get their map data from DeLorme. Not sure what the lag time is, but I suspect it can be many years. Come on guys! You sound like you come from a text book world. Even the experts say you should have a paper map in addition to your gps anyway (backpacking).
Just remember what you are getting for your $120 - a map of the entire United States, that is a huge area. I have just bought a Garmin Etrex Vista Cx with TOPO GB mapping. I was SO excited at setting it up to go walking with over this weekend!!!! However my excitement was soon to wain and eventually disappear completely. After EVENTUALLY loading an enforced update of Mapsource onto my (nearly new) PC though broadband (took an hour for 44 MB), I needed to unlock it with a code. I filled in the necessary documentation and every time a very basic number appeared as the code I was told that it was incorrect! I tried to load the TOPO software and that too required an unlock code that couldn't be used!
I sent 8 emails to Tech Support last night and recived NOT ONE reply! I was at it for over 2 hours last night and eventually had to give up! This was purchased from a Bona Fide dealer so it's not an Ebay scam of any sort. What are Garmin up to? I have been through (a) a Legend and eMap, (b) a Legend C and now have a Vista Cx with a 1Gb card. I agree with the comments above.
I used to take my Legend on holiday to the US (from GB) and once held coverage of Yellowstone, Salt Lake and Bryce in its 8Mb memory. I could store routes from my PC too. I bought the Legend C thinking it would cope better with the larger maps in the later versions of Metroguide/City Select. Well, it did for one version, but then in the next version the chunks were so enormous I couldn't even get adequate coverage of a modest route in the UK. Plus, routing was impossible in the older metroguide. I complained to Garmin and they just gave the old 'march of technology' argument.
By this time I had a considerable investment in Garmin maps, so bought a Vista Cx and sold a year old Legend C at considerable loss. Things have settled down now. 1Gb gives coverage of half of Europe and routing is fairly good, though with the latest maps I was told to turn right in Harrogate the other day even though there was a forced left turn. (Suddenly 1.3 miles were added to my route!) Last year's coverage of Mallorca was risible too, though this year's is better. If you really want ripping off, buy an in-car dealer installed system and pay £300 for updates! I have just had a similar response from Garmin to that of Christian Dailloux above.
I ordered the Europe NT V9 DVD update DVD back in August 2008 - it arrived promptly. It was not until my return to Europe recently that I tried to install and unlock the maps. Garmin cannot/will not give me an unlock code for the DVD they happily mailed me. They advise me that I should wait for a 'new map update', 'sometime' in 2008. Apparently it is not actually an update this time - its a complete new set of maps - which will have to be purchased by anyone who needs/wants it. Owning V8 or V9 maps will not qualify one for an unlock code for the new package. Do these guys want people to buy their products in the future?
Cutlist Plus Crack Keygen Download. I had a very similar experience (UK). Originally requested an update (Euro Nav V8) waited so long phoned and was told there was a back log.
After some more months phoned back and complained and said its a disgraceful approach. They offered me then (Euro Nav V9 update). Finally got the DVD after some weeks I decided I'd have a go. Totally rendered the unit uselss and had no maps at all after my attempt as they did not supply the right 'Unlock Code'.
Phoned and through a wobbly they would not supply an unlock code (Unless I paid) I argued that the support should come for a short time and I would expect an update at least once in a new products liftie but NOT forever agreed. They wouldn't budge. In the end sent me a manually prepared disc with a map image on which put my unit sort of back to normal but not quite (e.g. Different voice).
Don't think my c510 will ever be the same! Garmin, avoid like the plague. Go Tom tom next! I have had the nuvi 660 since it first came out. I travel almost every week of the year due to my job as a computer consultant for a large worldwide software company. I have a few issues with this unit: (1) the Auto-Zooming feature while driving is very very annoying and a feature that can not be turned off. I miss many turns while driving due to this feature changing the map size by zooming out on me when I do not want this to happen.
(2) The map data is old and the updates come out in frequently. (3) There is a cost to get the map updates, this should not be the case. Plus all of the map update issue mentioned here sounds like its very painful and sometimes destructive. Bought a rino530hcx. But the north american topo and city street maps i bought seperately were a frustrating nightmrare. The topo map prompted me for an unlock code. I spent a couple hours trying everything, finally called tech support and found out that topo doesn't require an unlock code.
But the city streets does. Unfortunately i can't find the unlock code. 2 hours later i called tech support but they are closed on the weekend. The maps divide the into 7500 regions and only a third can be downloaded at a time.device will not recognize more than a two gig ram card.so 2500 'regions' have to be shared in memory amongst 2 mapset =15000 regions. Would not have gotten it had i known. This blog popped up when i searched for a resolution to an issue I WAS having with my legend (fixed today, myself, for free) I am surprised to see this.
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(and i didnt get the memo) Either way, i now have 2 units from garmin, both function perfectly, and i would recommend them to anyone and everyone. Love the legend for its small size and battery life- its super accurate, and i never hit the trail without it. The 60csx definitely shows the advancements garmin has made in the 8 years since i got my legend. It is perfect in the car with its larger, external antenna- gets a lock much quicker, and keeps a stronger signal. The color screen and auto routing features are helpful, and work just the way they should. The legend i bought while in high school, and certainly didnt have much money at the time.
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