andrew_s
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gloucester
The 205 and 305 can't display or use maps. To navigate with them you have to create a route on a PC and transfer it to the 2/305. It will then take you along the route using an arrow pointer. You are stuck if you go off the route.
There are similar 605 & 705 models just (about to be) released which do have map compatibility, but they still run on built-in rechargeable batteries, so you'd need mains electricity every night on a tour.
The mapping data required for satnav use or going to an address (City Navigator or whatever) is extra cost on top. The built-in base maps are one step above useless. You are looking at something in the region of £120.
Software for creating routes and uploading them comes with the mapping data (looks somewhat like MS Autoroute). You can also create and upload routes using packages like MemoryMap or Tracklogs, but the mapping data these use isn't transferrable to the GPS. Routes can also be created using Google Maps or sites based on it, but you will then need a transfer package to upload it. Trip and Waypoint Manager comes with map-capable Garmins, but non-capable ones will require some other package. There are a number of freeware/shareware ones around.
There are similar 605 & 705 models just (about to be) released which do have map compatibility, but they still run on built-in rechargeable batteries, so you'd need mains electricity every night on a tour.
The mapping data required for satnav use or going to an address (City Navigator or whatever) is extra cost on top. The built-in base maps are one step above useless. You are looking at something in the region of £120.
Software for creating routes and uploading them comes with the mapping data (looks somewhat like MS Autoroute). You can also create and upload routes using packages like MemoryMap or Tracklogs, but the mapping data these use isn't transferrable to the GPS. Routes can also be created using Google Maps or sites based on it, but you will then need a transfer package to upload it. Trip and Waypoint Manager comes with map-capable Garmins, but non-capable ones will require some other package. There are a number of freeware/shareware ones around.