Garmin 64MB Memory Cartridge for Street Pilot or eMap | List Price: $84.99
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Brand: Garmin
Binding: Electronics
Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features: - 64 MB memory card for Garmin GPS units
- Designed for StreetPilot and eMap models
- Download street-level map detail from Garmin Mapsource CD-ROMs
- Make your GPS more useful with topographic details with optional TOPO MapSource CD-ROMs
- Compact and easy to install
The Jury is still out [Posted on 2003-05-20]
I have an older streetpilot colormap. In order to be compatable with this card you have to make sure that you have updated firmware (just download it from Garmin), and a current copy of mapsource. Upgrades are available on Garmin's web site(mine was way old).
It turns out that you can load more than 8 metroguide maps. You can have as many maps as space allows. Since they aren't all 8MB this is a real plus. My unit limits you to 50 maps, but you can get a lot of Roads and Recreation maps in since they vary from 64k to 400K. Garmin has very good phone support. I am having issues with my card though. Depending on where I am in the map set the unit will hang and sometimes shut off while navigating a route. I might just have a defective card. I will find out how Amazon handles these issues soon. Oh yes downloading nearly 64MB takes nearly four hours. The USB interface is looking very attractive (even if it is expensive).
Great service saved the day [Posted on 2003-05-21]
I have had two problems with this card that may or may not affect others. I had an old version of Mapsource that did not recognize the 64MB cards. A call to customer service pointed me to a free update. I had difficulty with the card in my unit. The unit was acting very flaky. A call to Garmin customer service resulted in getting a in Warranty repair for an old unit. Some specific older units (the StreetPilot Colormap) do not properly handle cards with greater than 16MB capacities. Why didn't I rate 5 stars? It take 4 hours to load the card over a serial link. The USB programmer is a bit pricy but would really make life much easier. I think for my needs I can get by without it. If you need program the card often you will want it for sure.
good! [Posted on 2003-07-18]
very fast, no problem (and better:a map offered!)
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