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#1
General Discussion / Re: Topo's for Mac/60Csx
February 02, 2010, 07:47:07 PM
Update: 02/02/10

I received the Garmin Topo (NE 24K) and the City Navigator 2010.

For fun, I compared the 24K Garmin Map to a USGS 24K Map for a Quad that I do a lot of hiking in. I have to admit, the Garmin Map had an incredible amount of detail. Much more than the USGS Quad. Last month I was in an Orienteering Race (no GPS!) and I looked up the UTM coordinates on both maps. As it turns out, the Garmin clearly identified a number of trail systems that were no on any other maps.

As a side note: I learned (painfully) about the USB Card Reader download vs. plugging your unit in via the USB cable. Wow, what a difference.
#2
General Discussion / Re: Topo's for Mac/60Csx
January 22, 2010, 08:42:57 PM
What an incredible site - you guys are awesome!
I appreciate all of the feedback - even though I'm only understanding every other word.

I should have been more precise in my use for the GPS.
I will not be using the GPS for caving - just locating sink holes.
I will not use the GPS for Orienteering - it isn't allowed. But I am going to use it to practice my Orienteering. I will pick a series of locations off-trail using a Topo - then orient myself to what I think is the point - then confirm with the GPS (this way I don't have to lay out the actual course and set the markers).

I did install the MacGPS Pro tonight. I'm sure its' incredibly powerful, but I didn't find it very intuitive for a newbie. I should have the Garmin maps pretty soon, then I'll be able to compare them to what's available on this site. The good news is if Its' all Garmin - I only have one throat to choke :)
#3
General Discussion / Topo's for Mac/60Csx
January 21, 2010, 03:20:43 PM
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