( 64 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 9 2009
The mapping software is just fine and does everything that one needs it to do. The price point is comparable to other units. However, the current licensing agreement is shady. You would think when you buy a map, you can use the map. On other GPSrs we have had (Lowrance), we have been able to install the map on up to 6 SD cards. With CN NT, you can unlock the map for one unit, period. If you have two units, you need to buy a map for the second unit. If you upgrade your GPSr, you are out of luck unless you can get Garmin to relock the first unit and unlock the new one. Bottom line, plan on buying a new map for each GPSr in your purchase price and, of course, without detailed road maps your GPSr base mapes are basically useless for road navigation. Garmin's license agreement is not explicit on this point. Yes I know that they need to find a way to prevent someone from installing the maps on hundreds of units, but most software vendors have some provision for householding. Even Microsoft gives you a PC and a Laptop install.
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Posted: Aug 6 2009
Item shipped promtly and arrived quickly. Had some issues with the software that once installed the program would have an error on start-up and fail. After 3 or 4 Uninstall/Reinstalls it worked great! Definately reccomend this over the Mini SD card version as this allows you to control the map on your computer and have future rights/access to it.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Aug 3 2009
I've been using these maps for about 3 years on a GPSmap 60CSx. Now I won't travel without a GPS. There are some really nice and unexpected features in City Navigator, but also some shortcomings to be aware of. The "search" function frustrates me every time I use it. MapSource (Garmin's Windows software for mapping) has no wildcard searches. Searching for Highway 34 is not the same as Hwy 34, US 34, 34, E Hwy 34, or Highway 34 N. If the name isn't in their database exactly that way, then your search is not going to find anything. Routing is quite good with these maps, even down to details (like U-turns where medians prevent lefts). If you miss a turn, it will re-route you within a few seconds. Note that Garmin products purchased for one GPS unit can NOT be transferred to a new/replacement unit (except by Garmin via warranty replacement). Garmin's anti-piracy "unlock" procedure is archaic and tedious. If you ever upgrade your Garmin, you must buy your maps again. One "unlock code" is assigned to one USB-connected GPS device, by serial number, and cannot be changed.
