How do the graphics compare to those provided by Android apps such as Swing by Swing? The ad photos look cartoonish, while the phone ap gives accurate topography of the course. For instance, does the Garmin show if there are hills, or berms or just...
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I am not familiar with the Android app you mentioned. The Garmin does not show the topography of the course. It shows the hazards and distances to such. I have found its features very helpful and am quite satisfied with it and its performance.
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The GPS is suppose to show yardage to certain points as well as to the green, as should also tell you how far you hit the ball. I havenot had time to play with anything but yardages to the green. I think you need to download the maps for each course for free. I have donethat but have not tried to do any of the options. The directions are quite vague. You may want to call the Bushnell tech line: 800-423-3537
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I've been using the Mio c310x for over 10 months now. My first and only GPS unit to date, so I can't comment much on teh Garmin c320. -the Mio has 3.5mil POIs. Didn't know much back then, but that is kind of a low amt, but it's still something to work with -Navteq used to overall superior, but ever since Mio finally came out with the map update for the c310x back around 9/2007, I thought i read somewhere here saying now says that Navteq no longer enjoys it's supremecy, but can't find the direct quote http://www.gpslodge.com/archives/008669.php -mp3 player isn't very good. Still better than nothing, but not very good at all. No way to fast forward/rewind within tracks. Surprising since it's touted to be an ebook reader. Hate to have to start a 30min track all over again to get to where u left off. Playlists are hard to work with. I just gave up on them, leaving them in order they were added to the device. I've used and made playlists in winamp 2.81, Windows Media Player 9, and 4th gen ipod with ease, but half the time, I'd rather use my PDA as an mp3 player if it were b/w these 2 for music -contrary to what's around, the c310x does NOT come with Canadian maps, preinstalled or otherwise -US maps are preloaded my next GPS device will have many more POIs, and text2speech, but my c310x gets me to where i wanna go, even in unkonwn territory
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I had the RM7720 and returned it 2 days later. The touch screen did not work properly even after calibration, and I was not happy with it. The Garmin RV is great. It works perfect, and I like the smart phone link for weather.
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In a nutshell, Bushnell has fewer "bells and whistles", but IMHO, is easier to use for basic, such as distances (obviously) and hazards. When I compared the two at my local golf shop, I thought Garmin's graphics were difficult to make out on a wrist worn small screen device. Maybe that's due to "older eye syndrome" !
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Hi I wish I had a answer for you I am not satified with the maps or the POI's.I live in New England and the maps are ok but the POI' stink I have a sked Simplesoft many times how to update the maps and POI's..If you find out what other maps we can use please let me know. My garman is far better....
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I've never used any of the apps out there, so difficult to compare. I would make sure the apps provide the same real time localized information (your specific county) available from their radio broadcasts. The whole point of this sort of radio is for severe weather alerts, and if the app doesn't do that, then there is no point in getting the app. I bring this radio with me when i camp. I think I prefer the radio if for no other reason than I have camped in areas where cell phone coverage is spotty. I also wonder what sort of data hog those apps can be, or how annoying the inevitable ads are. I've never used any of the apps out there, so difficult to compare. I would make sure the apps provide the same real time localized information (your specific county) available from their radio broadcasts. The whole point of this sort of radio is for severe weather alerts, and if the app doesn't do that, then there is no point in getting the app. I bring this radio with me when i camp. I think I prefer the radio if for no other reason than I have camped in areas where cell phone coverage is spotty. I also wonder what sort of data hog those apps can be, or how annoying the inevitable ads are.
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I just bought a Garmin 60CSx, downoaded all of Garmin's Mac software from their website, and bought the Mac-compatible maps (as well as loading some of the free topos available) and, other than a few minor glitches, it's been great.I have an Intel iMac.
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Yes at least usually. I used to like this unit but mine got stolen so I went out and tried all three of the leading brands and came to the conclusion that none of them are as good as the built-in one in the iPhone. That is to say the Google map which is great compared to the Apple map app which is inferior. Unfortunately none of the GPS know about the hills of San Francisco so once in a while it'll send your over a "mountain" instead of around it. some of the hills around here actually big enough to be called mountains like Twin Peaks for example.
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what is the question? I used the Swami for 2 seasons; it stopped holding a charge. I now use the Golf Logix app for my "Iphone". It works great, it's free with advertising popping up or for a payment of $19.95 the ads are eliminated. I use it only for distances; but it will track anything you could possibly want.
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All the trails and roads are routable. including any in the national parks. All the trails in the national parks should be there. it's very nice and handy. Once you put In a destination you have to select rout down road. Then you will be able to view your elevation plot and millage. You won't be disappointed. 24k maps are much better than the 100k.
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I seem to like the xxl better. Try getting the ones with the free yearly upgrades. In the end I got a phone, evo 4g which come with three different navigation programs. One uses telenav. Lol. So no gps for me. Maybe in the future.
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I've just bought the 2557, also replacing a 1490, which I really liked. I feel like this 2557 has horrible contrast, and as you say, all colors look weak and faded. Did you have any success with follow up regarding yours? Nothing I see on my screen matches the bright colors on the Garmin website or product sales card from the store. May return it, as it's quite frustrating and... oddly, distracting.
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Yes. The screen is customizable to show up to four different categories of data, or you can scroll through data that shows direction, either lat long or MGRS, total distance down to the tenths of a mile or KM, waypoints, home base, elevation, and distance to a waypoint, speed, as well as other datapoints. Best GPS for hiking and such if you don't have the few hundred $'s for touch screen models. Really quick satellite capture, works well in every situation I have been in while hiking around the mountains and valleys and thick forests of the Colorado Rockies. I've never had an issue with sat capture, or loss of signal to show me where I am in the world. Recently used in Germany and Poland without an issue.
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I've only used it to download birdseye images for areas that are available on the maps. I don't think you can download the aerial images without the maps because you'd have to be able to select an area on the map. If you don't have the maps, then you won't have an area to select for the aerial images to download. You're probably better off caching offline images from Google. Garmin's birdseye service is not worth the money IMO. The downloads are at a snails pace...like it's a dial-up-modem from the 90's. They also outright LIE about having up to date imagery. I've downloaded large areas of my state and the majority of the images are at least 4-5yrs old if not older.
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Hi Kirk, I have this 60CX, the version without the electronic compass (which can be a battery drain). The past two years, I've used it primarily in the car. I am pleased with it's performance in the car (and some on a motorcycle) and it gets me to unfamiliar places accurately here in the Houston area. The unit is surprisingly faster in satelite acquistion and route calculation than others that I have used. It won't talk to you. It beeps and flashes information on upcoming turns. That being said, I had to purchase the city navigator software from Garmin and 2 gb micro sd to do the detailed maps that the pre-loaded map that comes with the unit just won't do. The most recent city navigator retails for around $140. 2 gb cards are inexpensive. I've not had to use it for hiking or sailing. From what I've read, others have found it great for those applications. I have used it to go running and my experience is that you must hold it steady to calculate your pace accurately. This thing is extremely portable. It can fit in your pocket in a pinch. I believe this and the 76 series are the best all around gps-s. Good Luck!
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No, and the actual amount of info shown is very minimal compared to competition. Even after the latest map update, serious map errors and POI list is nearly worthless. Buy anything else, it can't be a lower quality product. Large screen is only useful feature. Just completed an 8500 mile trip around the county with this frustrating device!