Re: 76CS vs Gold feature query

From: Stuart Middleton-White (SPAMLESSstuwhite_at_verizon.net)
Date: 12/18/04 

Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 23:08:48 GMT

David Lesher <wb8foz@panix.com> wrote:

> An obvious question is: what multiple maps can I load to cover one
> area

As I posted before, *any* maps. I don't know how to make it any
clearer.

> and can I then choose which I see?

If the maps overlap there's a display priority order but in the
60C/76C series its possible to show/hide entire map products or
indivdual segments.

As for City Nav vs City Select vs MetroGuide its not an easy question
to answer as they've had different feature sets over time. With the
North America v6 products (CN/CS/MG) they're essentially the same map
data.

CN is meant for auto units and cannot be purchased seperately in
US/Canada. I've heard it has more detailed information about
interstate exits and perhaps more POI data. Its a locked product (i.e
can only be used with up to 2 units).

CS is what most people buy and it supports autorouting in units that
can do it (e.g. 60C/76C/Quest and so on). Its also locked.

MG does *not* support autorouting in any GPS unit but will on the PC
(i.e. in Garmin's MapSource software). It is *not* locked. Its also
the cheapest.

I repeat, the above comments apply to v6 ONLY! Garmin hasn't been
consistent over time (e.g. MG USA v4 does autoroute in the GPS as does
MG Canada v4) with the features.

All this information is available at Garmin's website.

http://www.garmin.com/cartography

They also have FAQ's

http://www.garmin.com/support/faqs/?webPage=Cartography

Relevant Pages

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