Newbie GPS user and mapping software Qs
Ok, Recently I've been playing with a buddy's Garmin Etrex Vista (the older B&W bersion with the built in 24mg of memory) and am considering it buying from him.
Anyways, I am comfortable for what the unit can do as far as features and benefits. I think that this would be a good first GPS to familiarize myself with GPS technology, for a very reasonable price.
the extrex vista has enough track logs, and waypoints storage...and fairly easy to tap into the features....
To maximize it's benefits, I plan to add a mapping software program to be able to plan trips, input waypoits, then export the maps into the GPS, and or be able to sync with my laptop on trails when needed to see a bigger map picture. I don't have immediate plans of getting the lap top mounted. I would also would like to be able to save travelled trails.
What are your opinions on the following mapping software and what are the particular strengths of each?
1. National Geographic Topo
2. Mapsource topo
3. Oziexplorer
As far as wheeling locations, I generally stick to Cali, Baja and have done Mexico's mainland. I am leaning towards the Mapsource Topo or the Oziexplorer...(oziexplorer seems a bit tech for me...but maybe because I've never used it...or any mapping software for that matter) Where do you get the most bang for your money? and future software upgrade support?
Ok, Recently I've been playing with a buddy's Garmin Etrex Vista (the older B&W bersion with the built in 24mg of memory) and am considering it buying from him.
Anyways, I am comfortable for what the unit can do as far as features and benefits. I think that this would be a good first GPS to familiarize myself with GPS technology, for a very reasonable price.
the extrex vista has enough track logs, and waypoints storage...and fairly easy to tap into the features....
To maximize it's benefits, I plan to add a mapping software program to be able to plan trips, input waypoits, then export the maps into the GPS, and or be able to sync with my laptop on trails when needed to see a bigger map picture. I don't have immediate plans of getting the lap top mounted. I would also would like to be able to save travelled trails.
What are your opinions on the following mapping software and what are the particular strengths of each?
1. National Geographic Topo
2. Mapsource topo
3. Oziexplorer
As far as wheeling locations, I generally stick to Cali, Baja and have done Mexico's mainland. I am leaning towards the Mapsource Topo or the Oziexplorer...(oziexplorer seems a bit tech for me...but maybe because I've never used it...or any mapping software for that matter) Where do you get the most bang for your money? and future software upgrade support?
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