Garmin City Navigator North America for Detailed Maps of the United State, Canada and Mexico (DVD)
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Customer Review: OK in Use, But Not Very Easy to Install
Summary: 4 Stars
Besides the usual topos for hiking & outdoors, I wanted to also use my handheld Garmin GPSMAP 60CSx as an occasional street navigator. This software allows me to do that. For that application, I would only recommend it for occasional use, because a dedicated navigation device is easier to use. The limitation is not in the software, but in the device. To be fair, the handheld Garmin was designed for portable, rugged, outdoor use, not car navigation. The software works fine, and the "find" features are great for locating gas stations, restaurants and points-of-interest. The only trouble is installation. This software is "locked", so you have to register on Garmin's web site to unlock, and it can only be installed on one computer and one device. Also, for the Garmin handheld at least, remember that all maps you want (including topos) must be staged on MapSource before downloading to the memory card. Attempts to add maps later will just erase what is on the card and replace them with the ones you are trying to add. Again, this is a limitation of the device, not the software. Enjoy if you decide to get City Navigator too.Customer Review: Map update program better than I expected
Summary: 4 Stars
Garmin Map Update 2008 City Navigator for North America NT (010-10989-00 and 010-10989-50) As I read the other reviews I expected to have trouble with this program and I did. You must have all info with you and expect to call then for help. The help line was helpful as if they had this type of problems all the time. There software protection is extreme to the point that it will bring in the program hackers. The upgrade worked and my unit is much better than it was. The errors I have seen so far have been small ones. This is a good upgrade for an older unit. Unlock code only good for one unit upgrade. I now have three different Garmin units that I use. With the price of the upgrade (Close to the cost of some new units) and it is only good for one of my units I will be looking into buying a different brand next time.
Prof. Gadget
Customer Review: Maybe not as flashy as some...
Summary: 4 Stars
While this package may not be as flashy as some of the others out there, it does everything I want it to and then some.
I have two minor issues. 1)the interface with the map is clumsy when it comes to zooming and panning. If you use only the mouse, you have to switch between tools. 2) I can't find a way to filter out POIs I'm not interested in. If you are using the highest map detail setting to show minor streets and roads, you also get a ton of POIs which clutters the map.
I've tried two map/route software packages by the other big players in this market and am generally more satisfied with the Garmin product.
I used it paired with my Vista HCx and the more I use it, the more I like it.
Good support web site too.
UPDATE... There is a way filter POIs - sort of. You have to turn them all off and the search for the ones you want by category.
Customer Review: Worth it
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the correct, and most recent, version. I have a eTrex Legend HCx and with these maps, the GPSr is now infinetly more useful.
Installation was a snap, once I found the 8-digit coupon code (it is between the cardboard in the plastic clamshell). Just followed direction and it went right in. At the end of the installation a dialog did come up saying that there was an update, but there didn't actually seem to be an update.
Downloading the maps to my GPSr was a breeze, once I figured out how to select the maps I wanted to install (I only wanted the West US right now).
I would give this a 5, but the price it real high. Amazon has this a lot cheaper that Garmin, but still this software is expensive.
Customer Review: Don't Be Misled
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased Garmin City Navigator NT for a Garmin Vista HCx and I'm very pleased with the purchase. I debated the purchase for several days due to several reviews that stated they received the older 2008 version and the software installation was too complicated. However, I received the current 2009 version and installing and unlocking the software was straight forward and simple. I was able to install City Navigator and TOPO 2008 in about 20 minutes. While I have only used the product for two days, the roads are current and detailed for my area. Great purchase!
GARMIN 010-10816-00 City Navigator North America NT