Re: Garmin launches UK OS maps

Dominic Sexton wrote:

> Garmin's map products usually come with two unlock codes allowing you
> to use the maps with two receivers (however the involvement of the OS
> probably means this case is different). Upgrading the PC is no problem
> as long as you don't loose the codes.

Well at least that would allow for one GPS upgrade, and I don't buy new ones
very often!

> If you want to use the maps with more than two receivers you can
> purchase more unlock codes.

At a reduced price I hope?

> Our ex-regular Alan White posted on alt.satellite.gps that he has
> checked the availability and price with Garmin Europe who have said it
> should be available in about three weeks for £176 inc. VAT.

Well that's not so bad I suppose. With a bit of a discount I might be
tempted.

One more thing I've just noticed, Gower is represented with 5m contour
lines, as per the 25k maps, which is good. I gather that flatter areas tend
to have 5m contours instead of the usual 10m contours. Where the
transitions are though, I have no idea.

Threecliffs is represented in suprising detail compared to the free contours
(6 detailed contours instead of 1 simple contour), clearer than the 25k map
in fact, and the high tide mark is represented in fine detail too (I note
that the tide is now in rather than out). Clearly the data is based on the
25k mapping rather than the 50k, which is obviously a good thing.

Paul


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