Does this come with Topo maps preloaded
301269
No maps, although I only use mine for water navigation. Wait another few weeks, (2015) new models, hopefully better coming out.
301270
Mine did, not sure if they still do that. FYI - the option to use either the lithium rechargeable or 3 AA batteries is a real plus.
301271
There are no maps at all, on it. You must purchase maps I highly suggest hunt my maps over Garmin maps
747256
No, it does not. I can't even update the maps either. I guess it's too old. I may try hooking it up to the software this weekend to give it another try. I hadn't tried for quite a few months.
2215922
I know you can download the topo maps so I don't know of any real difference. With the 650t I got the rechargeable nicad batteries and the standard Topo map set which works great so far. I may download further topo's but not at this time for what I am doing.Joe
1218364
I don't know if it does but I will tell you that I purchased this item and it was not loaded with any maps. So it was useless unless you wanted to spend another $60 to load the maps on. Be careful.
876530
I emailed National Geographic and they indicated that their Topo Software in it's current version will work with this Garmin unit. I ordered it and am waiting for delivery. I doubt Garmin is embedding code to stop 3rd party software from working. They probably have a new format and older versions of Topo Software are not suitable.
8589
you can down load maps from any where and can set it up for any where no sd card it's extra, the topo maps show the hills and valley in color and streams roads
2119376
Yes to your question. However, I would not recommend the purchase. It has numerous problems and locks up and require rebutting and start it up again. Map updates are few and far between and currently, they have not updated the Content Manager (Program to down load Upgrades) to work with my current operating system on my computer. And do not know when they will have it corrected.
1475295
It is a Topo map - but there are some trails. My experiences with it in Tennessee, Colorado, and Montana is that some trails are there, others aren't. It is sometimes surprising what will be there and the things that are not. If you intend to hike a national park, for example, it might be worthwhile to purchase a map for that specific park. For example, you can purchase from the Trailhead series. There's one for the Pacific Crest Trail, if that helps. Regarding a trail overlay - If you intend to load the Topo onto your GPS you need to check to see if it can handle the additional info. I use the Basecamp software from Garmin (free download) and with it you can install overlay information. You can also overlay aerial photography.
281463
No, it has US maps only. If you want Europe maps you will need to buy them separately.It looks like that in US this model is named "VIA 1400M" and Europe it has name "Start 20"
1609028
It comes with base maps. I suggest nautical insight pro offshore charts. This has the coastal coverage. I fish the marshes of Louisiana, and was a huge improvement to the base maps.
639854
Yes. There are TOPO maps wich are more for hiking and there are the road maps.
1372067
I think they made the map system years ago, but they have updates that make it current, you can download for free.
2278961
it comes with everything but the "detailed" map. i have not received an answer why not other than i may need to buy a card. unfortunately it seems there are no cards for my area, atlantic east coast. save your money and get a garmin, my friend spent 2x what i did but got 4x the value !
862322
Hello, the watch comes pre-loaded with courses (Mexico included) so you don't have to download any maps. But if a new course were to be built than you would need to.
239924
No. I contacted the provider of the map software only to find that this unit uses pirated/cracked software that they will not support.
754862
Not that I have found... It uses the pre-installed worlds maps which are similar to Google's...The best one to use is the Summit Series TOPO for your region, which you download after receiving the unit...I really like the rugged feel and accuracy with this unit... and as with most, carry extra batteries, although the life is better than some... updated fix is available for the traking in suspend mode problem, and mine tracks fine when suspended now...Hope this helps...
1515039
Chrisitine, This item does not come with any maps as far as we know. At least the ones we ordered needed the map card to be iserted to show it. Hope this help...