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Ok. As a newbie, I'm learning fast. Thanks to everyone who has sent me emails to prod me along.
Here's where I'm at: I'm a hiker, caver, etc - and like to Orienteer as well. I also have a MacBook Pro. I just got a 60Csx and became a little disappointed to learn that I needed to really educate myself on Maps - because the base-map just isn't adequate.

Today I ordered the Garmin 24K Topo's for Michigan/Indiana/Ohio. I'm told they will work flawlessly with the Garmin and the Mac - so at least I feel ok about that.

Yesterday, I ordered MacGPS Pro because I didn't know the difference between raster/vector and I just knew I wanted some detailed topo's to play with. They claim that they use both USGS and USFS Topo's, which I'm expecting are more thorough and will have better trail detail.

Since I haven't recevied the MacGPS Pro software yet, I'm curious - will I really have a need for it if I'm using the Garmin Topo's (do they have trail data) - and then 2ndly, do I even need the Garmin Topo's if I'm using the free maps on this site?

I suppose I'm still a little confused.
Mark