Garmin GPSMAP Computer Software Web Tips Guide
Garmin GPSmap Helps Take You Everywhere
By Rainbow Spear
Perhaps you want a Garmin GPSMAP that can go anywhere with you.
One weekend you might be boating, another weekend mountain biking.
You want crossover navigator maps so you don't have to purchase
separate GPS systems for every vehicle you own.
Depending on your needs, there are many different Garmin GPS
navigation systems, depending on what you'll be using them for.
Garmin knew that active individuals needed a reliable crossover
device to help them navigate their way.
Ranges From Basic Grey Scale To Advanced Full Color Portable
Devices
In this world of James Bond caliber adventure, we find ourselves
traveling by various modes in our pursuits. At the very beginning
of the Garmin line of GPS maps, there are aviation navigator maps
for pilots to travel by land, air and sea, such as the GPSMAP
96 or 196, for example.
From those basic grey-scale models, Garmin has advanced to full-color
portable devices like the GPSMAP 495 and 496, adding airport maps,
pre-loaded maps, 3,000 favorite locations, traffic information
services, voice prompts, satellite radio and weather.
The Great Outdoors In The Palm Of Your Hand
The 60 Series is very popular for people who want a mapping handheld
Garmin GPSMAP for hiking, biking and exploring. As the site says,
the Garmin GPSMAP 60cx "puts the great outdoors in the palm
of your hand." The high-sensitivity of these GPS devices
provides you with good satellite reception even in dense foliage
or deep canyons.
The screen is versatile and can be viewed during night or day
conditions and can even survive a dunk in the water if it's encased
in the IPX7. The built-in America auto-route base map will show
you highways, exits and tide information, in addition to offering
turn-by-turn directions.
To use, you can connect to your computer using a USB cable to
load map data or transfer routes and custom locations; or you
may be able to purchase 64 MB microSD cards that come pre-loaded
with MapSource maps, so you don't have to hook up to your computer
at all.
28 Hours Of Reliable Battery Life
The Garmin GPSMAP 60 takes you from the backwoods and boundary
waters to the highways with 28 hours of reliable battery life,
in addition to geocaching features, games, alarm clock functionality,
as well as optimal hunting/fishing times and sunrise/sunset/moon
phase tables.
If you're not much of an outdoors person, but you fancy yourself
more of a road warrior, then Garmin GPS devices has something
for everyone in their car navigator models. The 200 series Garmin
GPSMAP (which includes the 200, 250, 260 and 270) has a 3.5"
screen and internal antenna.
Live Traffic Reports With A Larger Screen
Next there is the 200W series (200W, 250W and 260W), which is
the same as the 200 series but with a larger 4.3" screen.
The Garmin 2x5 Series (205, 205W, 255 and 255W) adds live traffic
reports via MSN Direct and also includes that nice, larger 4.3"
screen. The 500 Series include crossover models good for hiking,
cycling and boating, as well as driving.
The 700 series adds anti-theft, multiple-destination routing
and entertainment functions. The 800 series adds voice recognition,
lane assist and 3-D buildings. The 300 Series and 600 Series,
though you can still find them online, have been discontinued;
while each step was celebrated at the time with a new series,
the newer models include all those features and more, so Garmin
is simplifying their line.
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Give Me Just The GPS Facts.....
Let's face the facts: this is a technology driven world and you
have to keep pace with the technology. It is nothing to be afraid
of. Most are designed to make your life easier. Take for example
a GPS unit.
These small devices are designed to keep you on the road to where
you need to be. You do not have to consult a paper map and the
unit can even tell you if there is a road closure ahead. Get with
the times and get rid of that paper map.
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