just bought the Garmin Nuvi 200 what can I do for upgrades

slickrock · 11-29-07, 04:19 PM

I have a Garmin II and it works great for trails and I still like the feel of real Topos and knowing how to use a ruler. Reading real maps is a good skill to know and using the Garmin along with them is a great way to travel and explore the back roads. But then a friend let me use his Garmin for driving on roads and I fell in love. So during Black Friday, I picked up a Garmin NUVI 200. What downloads and upgrades can I do with this? I would like to add Canada base maps later on. This is a Cristmas gift from the wife so it is wrapped in christmas paper and I cannot touch it until the 24th.

Since I can't do that, I can at least plan on upgrades and downloads. Any suggestions?

In2cruisers · 12-02-07, 09:53 AM

What downloads and upgrades can I do with this? I would like to add Canada base maps later on. This is a Cristmas gift from the wife so it is wrapped in christmas paper and I cannot touch it until the 24th.

Since I can't do that, I can at least plan on upgrades and downloads. Any suggestions?

From what I understand the "AUTO" versions of the GPS's you cant really mess with...I am told that some of the upper end ones $5/600 jobs you can do limited things.
I also purchased a Garmin 200w the other day....when I asked about the card slot in the side they stated it just for music or photos. Would love to be able to upload my topo into it.....

Brindleboxer · 12-08-07, 12:34 AM

In2,

You are correct to a certain degree, most will only use the card slot for what you mentioned but you can utilize the slot to load your own maps and POI's.

Say you find an awesome trail or just a cool spot of the beaten path, you can save this data as a POI (up to 200 user set ones). You can also share this with others by using the POI loader feature (free off Garmin). Then others can upload your POI and route to it just like any other location.

The one thing I have not tried with it is if you can upload your whole route (for use off-road mainly) and therfore track back the same way.

Hope this helps.

Glen

slickrock · 12-09-07, 11:17 PM

My main concern is that I want to be able to either buy or download Topo maps so I can use the Garmin along side my Mag. III for long/lat readings. Can this be done with teh nuvi 200? I would think that is what the card slot is for?

11-29-07, 04:19 PM	#1
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 1,739	just bought the Garmin Nuvi 200 what can I do for upgrades I have a Garmin II and it works great for trails and I still like the feel of real Topos and knowing how to use a ruler. Reading real maps is a good skill to know and using the Garmin along with them is a great way to travel and explore the back roads. But then a friend let me use his Garmin for driving on roads and I fell in love. So during Black Friday, I picked up a Garmin NUVI 200. What downloads and upgrades can I do with this? I would like to add Canada base maps later on. This is a Cristmas gift from the wife so it is wrapped in christmas paper and I cannot touch it until the 24th. Since I can't do that, I can at least plan on upgrades and downloads. Any suggestions? __________________ 8/73 FJ40, 4" tweaked front flipped extended wheel base SUA, rear SOA, 35 Cooper STT Discoverers, fully locked, 1.5" Marlin wheel spacers, 60 series power steering, just under 100" wheel base, full cage, 60 series ignition, roof rack and custome awning, Syrius sat. radio, and a whole bunch of electrionic toys to get GPS directions and keep me in touch with other rigs in case something like the movie "Red Dawn" happens. www.centralvalleycrawlers.org

12-02-07, 09:53 AM	#2
In2cruisers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Normandy Park Wa. ........now in San Diego Ca. Posts: 1,723	What downloads and upgrades can I do with this? I would like to add Canada base maps later on. This is a Cristmas gift from the wife so it is wrapped in christmas paper and I cannot touch it until the 24th. Since I can't do that, I can at least plan on upgrades and downloads. Any suggestions? From what I understand the "AUTO" versions of the GPS's you cant really mess with...I am told that some of the upper end ones $5/600 jobs you can do limited things. I also purchased a Garmin 200w the other day....when I asked about the card slot in the side they stated it just for music or photos. Would love to be able to upload my topo into it..... __________________ 1993 FZJ-80 (White) SOLD 1985 HJ-60 (Dk.Gray) Turboed 2H & H55f 5spd, OME 2.5 ... (born a FJ now a HJ) 1974 FJ-40 (Green) Restored and sweet 1987 BMW 325i e30 (Dalphin gray) my rocket 1999 Volvo v70-R (Copper) (wifes rocket)

12-08-07, 12:34 AM	#3
Brindleboxer IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lakewood, WA Posts: 301	In2, You are correct to a certain degree, most will only use the card slot for what you mentioned but you can utilize the slot to load your own maps and POI's. Say you find an awesome trail or just a cool spot of the beaten path, you can save this data as a POI (up to 200 user set ones). You can also share this with others by using the POI loader feature (free off Garmin). Then others can upload your POI and route to it just like any other location. The one thing I have not tried with it is if you can upload your whole route (for use off-road mainly) and therfore track back the same way. Hope this helps. Glen __________________ 1997 40th #3229, Antique Sage, Locked, Stock Height, LT265/75/16 Terra Grapplers Next Mod: ARB Bumper, OME Stock Height, and Custom Step-Sliders Awaiting install: factory fog light harness, factory switches (seat heater and CDL), and hood vents.

12-09-07, 11:17 PM	#4
slickrock IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lemoore, CA (south of Fresno) TLCA# 18284 Posts: 1,739	My main concern is that I want to be able to either buy or download Topo maps so I can use the Garmin along side my Mag. III for long/lat readings. Can this be done with teh nuvi 200? I would think that is what the card slot is for? __________________ 8/73 FJ40, 4" tweaked front flipped extended wheel base SUA, rear SOA, 35 Cooper STT Discoverers, fully locked, 1.5" Marlin wheel spacers, 60 series power steering, just under 100" wheel base, full cage, 60 series ignition, roof rack and custome awning, Syrius sat. radio, and a whole bunch of electrionic toys to get GPS directions and keep me in touch with other rigs in case something like the movie "Red Dawn" happens. www.centralvalleycrawlers.org

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