Most robust GPS/Computer Trip SW
A Tiffin friend uses MS Maps and Streets. I've read some GPS units with the SW is better. Whats the word on it? Want to be able to get a basic route like MapQuest, change it, show maps on GPS, b...
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We use MS Streets and Trips on the computer. You can export your Streets and Trips route as a GPX file that can be downloaded into a Garmin. The following Garmins will accept routes: 500, 700, 800, 1400, 1690, 2200, 2300, 2400, 3700 and 5000. I favor the 1690 as it will do both horizontal and vertical display plus you can purchase a service (think it is $5/mo) that will allow access to weather, traffic, local attractions, etc. Sort of a phone data type connection the to worldwide web.
Generally we plan our trip on Streets and Trips, then compare routs with the Garmin. Normally there are pretty close. Occassionally we will correct the Garmin route to match our planned route. Generally we don't download the Streets and Trips route to the Garmin.
There is a free Garmin program called Base Camp that is interesting. You can create your routes in Base Camp and import them to the Garmin as well. You can even create adventures with pictures if you want.
Generally we plan our trip on Streets and Trips, then compare routs with the Garmin. Normally there are pretty close. Occassionally we will correct the Garmin route to match our planned route. Generally we don't download the Streets and Trips route to the Garmin.
There is a free Garmin program called Base Camp that is interesting. You can create your routes in Base Camp and import them to the Garmin as well. You can even create adventures with pictures if you want.
