Mapsource Newbie Question

skyrider117 · 01-14-2009, 8:27 PM

Greetings all,
My wife was real kind and got me a 265WT for Christmas. I love it. (first device). I spent the next few days (she regrets the purchase now

) hunting for a way to create POI and locations on my PC and upload them to the GPS.
Here is the big question. I know that Mapsource does NOT contain any maps.
If I buy Mapsource.. ($27 + shipping) Do I need to shell out an additional 74 bucks for the City Navigator NT DVD then an additional 56 for the 2009 updates Or can I use the existing map that is stored on the GPS?

Cheerios!!
Karl

Andy · 01-15-2009, 12:21 AM

If you buy City Nav, it comes with Mapsource. So no need to buy it if you are planning to buy the City Nav DVD.

dav · 01-15-2009, 3:10 PM

This still confuses me. MapSource is free. What do people offer that make it worth paying money for it?

Garmin: MapSource Updates & Downloads

Oh, and welcome to the site, skyrider117

wsheaffer · 01-15-2009, 5:22 PM

Dav, I followed the link and downloaded MapSource 6141, but it won't work unless I already own a version of MapSource?

dav · 01-15-2009, 7:21 PM

I think you mean a MapSource product. There is a post on here about how to get around that obstacle... because Garmin offers one free MapSource product on their website. I'll try to see if I can locate it.

Here, try this post: New to GPS, got a 780 for Christmas

Also, MapSource does contain a "basemap". Not much info, but there is a map in it. And, once it is installed, it will probably recognize the map in your nüvi.

wsheaffer · 01-15-2009, 7:24 PM

Yes, I did mean MapSource product

Thanks for looking.

wsheaffer · 01-15-2009, 7:46 PM

Where do I find "Garmin's free Training Center Software"? I looked on the Garmin download site.

wsheaffer · 01-15-2009, 7:47 PM

I missed the basemap hint. I'll check that.

wsheaffer · 01-15-2009, 8:04 PM

You are the best

I googled and found the training center program and installed it. Than installed MapSource and all is well.

Thanks.

01-14-2009, 8:27 PM	#1
skyrider117 Join Date: Jan 14 2009 Location: ZZ 9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 1	Mapsource Newbie Question Greetings all, My wife was real kind and got me a 265WT for Christmas. I love it. (first device). I spent the next few days (she regrets the purchase now) hunting for a way to create POI and locations on my PC and upload them to the GPS. Here is the big question. I know that Mapsource does NOT contain any maps. If I buy Mapsource.. ($27 + shipping) Do I need to shell out an additional 74 bucks for the City Navigator NT DVD then an additional 56 for the 2009 updates Or can I use the existing map that is stored on the GPS? Cheerios!! Karl

01-15-2009, 12:21 AM	#2
Andy Survey Says? Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 1,725	Re: Mapsource Newbie Question If you buy City Nav, it comes with Mapsource. So no need to buy it if you are planning to buy the City Nav DVD.

01-15-2009, 3:10 PM	#3
dav Moderator Join Date: Jan 04 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,243	Re: Mapsource Newbie Question This still confuses me. MapSource is free. What do people offer that make it worth paying money for it? Garmin: MapSource Updates & Downloads Oh, and welcome to the site, skyrider117

01-15-2009, 5:22 PM	#4
wsheaffer Join Date: Jan 07 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 12	Re: Mapsource Newbie Question Dav, I followed the link and downloaded MapSource 6141, but it won't work unless I already own a version of MapSource?

01-15-2009, 7:21 PM	#5
dav Moderator Join Date: Jan 04 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,243	Re: Mapsource Newbie Question I think you mean a MapSource product. There is a post on here about how to get around that obstacle... because Garmin offers one free MapSource product on their website. I'll try to see if I can locate it. Here, try this post: New to GPS, got a 780 for Christmas Also, MapSource does contain a "basemap". Not much info, but there is a map in it. And, once it is installed, it will probably recognize the map in your nüvi.

01-15-2009, 7:24 PM	#6
wsheaffer Join Date: Jan 07 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 12	Re: Mapsource Newbie Question Yes, I did mean MapSource product Thanks for looking.

01-15-2009, 7:46 PM	#7
wsheaffer Join Date: Jan 07 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 12	Re: Mapsource Newbie Question Where do I find "Garmin's free Training Center Software"? I looked on the Garmin download site.

01-15-2009, 7:47 PM	#8
wsheaffer Join Date: Jan 07 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 12	Re: Mapsource Newbie Question I missed the basemap hint. I'll check that.

01-15-2009, 8:04 PM	#9
wsheaffer Join Date: Jan 07 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 12	Re: Mapsource Newbie Question You are the best I googled and found the training center program and installed it. Than installed MapSource and all is well. Thanks.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Newbie question, GPS for jetski?	gdk771	Garmin GPS	1	11-29-2008 12:23 PM
Mapsource question for new user	dcranch	Introductions	7	11-15-2008 7:45 AM
Newbie Question	cjwalkeriii	Garmin GPS	3	08-05-2008 11:18 AM
Streetpilot III Newbie question	markjla	Garmin GPS	6	06-11-2008 2:25 PM
A question on MapSource	RoboChemE	Garmin GPS	4	04-08-2008 12:21 PM