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Alanmo Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 04, 2005 Posts: 18
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Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject: Satmap for Xmas???? |
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I have used a 60cs on the hills, for years and it has never let me down but I am now drawn to a more modern product and the Satmap seems to offer a great deal.
I did consider getting one some time ago but was put off by the comments in this forum.
However, there have obviously been a lot of upgardes and the satsync inroduced.
Therefore, I wonder if you could advise me:
Have the bugs been put right and can I expect the same sort of reliability and consistency to be expected of a Garmin?
If there are any bugs/problems remaining, what sre they?
I have a full set of Tracllog maps on my PC. I presume that I will have to purchase dedicated maps for the Satmap? If so, is there simple and seemless transfer, of routes etc., from Tracklogs to Satmap and vice versa?
Best wishes
Alan |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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Alan, if you have a route in the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District or Lancashire e-mail it to me and I will put it on my active 10 then upload a screen shot of it as proof and detail what I did in way of conversion. If you don't have a route in the above areas just pick one and I will still be able to load it using just the base map. Use my e-mail button at the bottom of this post.
You will have to purchase new maps as the SatMap use their own format.
I haven't suffered much in way of lockups for quite a while, the device seems stable in use, I would recommend you get the LiPol battery with the device though as this is a much better solution to using disposable cells - Mike |
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philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
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Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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If you take a look at my post here then you may want to hang on a bit.
It may be that GARMIN are about to release OSGB mapping onto the Oregon and Colorado units. This would let you stick with a GARMIN solution (ok - you have to buy a new unit though). _________________ Phil |
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LostMike Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 369 Location: Monmouthshire
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Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:22 am Post subject: |
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I think the Active 10 is a good device. Not perfect but SatMap seem to be continuing their work on sorting out any remaining problems (I'm not aware of any that seem too serious). It has a good screen, is quite rugged and has some very good maps. And it is here now and tested.
I also use Tracklogs which I find works well with the Active 10 thought as said above you will need to but specific SatMap map packs to see them on the Active 10 but a combination of "Save as" and the use of GPSBabel ensures a good transfer of tracks between Tracklogs and the Active 10 for me. _________________ LostMike
Satmap A10. Platform 21
Software version 1.5.9193
Satsync 1.525 |
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FrequentFlyer Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2006 Posts: 962 Location: London
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Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:38 am Post subject: |
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This has been my first experience with Satmap/GPS since given the device by my kids last Christmas. Once I got over the learning curve and got a couple of bugs sorted out...I have to say the on the whole it is an excellent piece of kit...I use it at least twice a week and I am more than happy with it. That's not to say that I wouldn't mind the addition of many of the 'Wishlist' options to be included at some time. Another serious test for it is the Lakes, which I am walking for two weeks in a couple of weeks time. Loads of routes already loaded, but not sure yet which to do. I am more than happy to reccomend it. |
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Alanmo Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 04, 2005 Posts: 18
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Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:49 pm Post subject: |
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Hi and thanks for your help. Seems very positive though I think I will still keep my eye on the posts here before finally putting in a request.
Alan |
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