Garmin gps..........

[dmcgoldrick]

gps toy for logging rides...........

27/11/12 Loch Turret | Garmin Adventures

 

[103Alex1]

Nice. Like the pics. Lovely day !

 

[eddieo]

Hi Dave , what GPS device do you use plse.....long term Garmin automotive fan but really need something for cycle routes....

 

[dmcgoldrick]

Hi Dave , what GPS device do you use plse.....long term Garmin automotive fan but really need something for cycle routes....

hi eddieo, this one is the new Montana 650.....it came with car mounting holder and also cycle handlebar mounting holder. i think its the first one which is suitable for car sat nav/cycling and walking gps......it came with uk and europe road and leisure maps. it also has a camera inbuilt so photos capture location gps. a bit bigger than many other gps units, its about size of iPhone and twice the thickness.(so its got a big colour screen !!!) a bit expensive but have used it for planning journeys by car , on the bike and also walking in the hills, so getting my moneys worth. loads of extra mapping available on micro sd chips to cover anywhere on the planet you would care to roam !!!!!!! good capacity rechargeable battery for all day use (charges via a usb port) and normal battery compartment available for back up........was looking for such a unit for a long time......was hoping it may do golf courses as well but it cant do that !!!
nice feature is the adventure option via basecamp software where a days outing is recorded and gives all the detail you could need. cadence and heart monitor add ons are also available for those interested in that type of data.
regards

 

[carpetbagger]

Just downloaded and connected my Garmin Edge 500 to it..Gives a lot of details on the ride wit co-ordinates etc. Wonder if the gps will work with the gps co ordinates on my Pansonic TZ30.

 

[eddieo]

Ah! So it's a program tha works with other Garmin sat navs?

 

[jerrysimon]

Hey Dave meant to reply to you. Very nice

Any news yet ?

Jerry

 

[dmcgoldrick]

Ah! So it's a program tha works with other Garmin sat navs?

found this soundbite......

'Basecamp will not work unless the map contains DEM data (Digital Elevation Model). Only Garmin's newest products contain this.'

so will depend on how old your unit is apparently.........

 

[dmcgoldrick]

hi jerry, still sweating !!!!!!! will definately be next week if no arrival this weekend.....they only let them go max 2 weeks over due date......

 

[jerrysimon]

Keep me posted Dave and email me some pics

Jerry