Garmin Data Cards

[Kejtar]

What kind of format is it? The pic makes it look like it's some sort of a form factor. If so, then how big of a map can you store on a 512 mb card?

 

[karstic]

Remi Have you bought a GPSr? What model?

The 60csx (the reciever I own) uses a microSD card. Garmin breaks up their maps into segments. Each segment is a different size determined by the area covered and the amount of data in that segment(POI's, routing info, elevation info, etc.) I have a 2gB for mine I have loaded IIRC all the City Navigator and Topo segements for pretty much the US west of the Rockies. I'll double check that when I get home tonight.

When you are in Mapsource you can select a segment and see how large the file size is.

When you get set up with a reciever and software give me a call and I can run you through some of the basics.

 

[Kejtar]

Remi Have you bought a GPSr? What model?

I got a Garmin 378 on its way

 

[Rev Den]

The data card is a proprietary design to Garmin.

Its a little thing.

Rev

 

[FordGuy]

Easy GPS software works really good with the Garmin, and it's free!

 

[Sting25]

The data card is a proprietary design to Garmin.

Its a little thing.

Rev

The garmin software is proprietary not the microsd card. I do believe the units are a bit picky about brand of card though. Sandisk and Kingston should work fine.

http://www.meritline.com/micro-sd-card-microsd-trans-flash-memory-card.html?gclid=CJb69921ipMCFSUbagodxSKmfA

$10.99 for 2 gigs woohoo!

 

[Rev Den]

Hmmm....

the 376 must take a different card.

I thought the 378 used the same card as the 376.

my error.

Rev

 

[Sting25]

Hmmm....

the 376 must take a different card.

I thought the 378 used the same card as the 376.

my error.

Rev

We may be speaking of a different thing I am looking a the 378 now and it does take a proprietary imaging thing... BlueChart g2 Data Cards. which my guess is that its a microSD with proprietary imaging on it. My 60csx and the other handhelds like vista and Colorado definitely just take microsd to load maps onto.

 

[karstic]

Remi did the Garmin come in yet?

 

[Kejtar]

Remi did the Garmin come in yet?

Yes: had it in Big Bear and it worked out great Interestingly enough I needed the memory card to retrieve the route and waypoints out of the GPS.

 

[karstic]

Yes: had it in Big Bear and it worked out great Interestingly enough I needed the memory card to retrieve the route and waypoints out of the GPS.

So you can't directly dowlond from the GPSr to a computer?

 

[Kejtar]

So you can't directly dowlond from the GPSr to a computer?

You can but...... a memory card needs to be inserted in the GPS. If you ask me, it's a way that they insure memory card sales (they provide the software and cable with the GPS)

 

[kuligow]

unfortunately You have to buy a card like this: http://www.electronicsleader.com/garmin-256mb-data-memory-card.htm

like mentioned before - its gramin design.. and garmin cherges for them like for gold. which is stupid in the era of pendrives at $16 for 4 GB

I see no explanation on garmin memory prices.. other than greed.

anyway I have 128mb in my 276c and it fits most of CA, NV and Utah....

 

[Sting25]

OUCH!

I just bought 2 gigs for my 60csx for 9.99 But just microSD same as my cell phone.

I wonder why the difference in memory types accross the garmin line. hmmmmmm

unfortunately You have to buy a card like this: http://www.electronicsleader.com/garmin-256mb-data-memory-card.htm

like mentioned before - its gramin design.. and garmin cherges for them like for gold. which is stupid in the era of pendrives at $16 for 4 GB

I see no explanation on garmin memory prices.. other than greed.

anyway I have 128mb in my 276c and it fits most of CA, NV and Utah....

 

[mage]

10BUCKS... WooHoo Is right.... just got one!
THANKS!!!