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As usual these Garmin maps do a good job of getting you from place to place but it is not possible to download them from the microSD card to the computer. Also, I found a number of large Canadian retailer locations missing from the database. The Garmin rep could not give a good reason for this other than only so much would fit on the card. I'm sorry they shortchanged Canada.
Map works perfectly in my Garmin 705 and in the Oregon.Maps are accurate.Usual Packaged GPS map problem - doesn't always give the most direct route (noticeable especially when you know the best route), but always gets you where you want to go.
I have been enjoying my Garmin nuvi 500 and I am happy that I bought it instead of the 550. Garmin nüvi 500 3.5-Inch Portable GPS NavigatorGarmin Colorado 400t Handheld GPS Unit with U.S. When I am back home I can put the chip in my nuvi 750 (it comes with an adapter) to serve as an update to the 2009 maps.
However, when I planned a trip to Alaska I debated as to whether I should add the nuvi 550 to my stable of GPS receivers. but this was quick and easy. The addition of the topographical maps is, in my experience, extremely useful in hiking, bicycling, birding, geocaching, etc.
There are other ways that I could have done this (download from Garmin, buying the DVD, etc). Then it dawned on me (I'm not very quick on the uptake) that I could just buy this item and be covered while in Alaska or Canada. It doesn't have the topo maps but I have a Garmin Colorado 400t that does (I like the 500 for geocaching and walking around in new cities better than I do the Colorado).
I think that this is a great way to add areas of coverage to a device that didn't include them originally. Topographic Preloaded MapsGarmin nüvi 750 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
Arrived on time and easy to use. I already have City Navigator for the Garmin 60cx and it has a lot more streets than this one has for the Garmin Oregon.
This is exactly what I needed to enhance my GPS experience. It gave me the street data I needed with the directions capabilities that made it completely useful. It was easy to load up and use.
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