Thanks for the info, Loren. I think it's good to know the limitations of the tools we use. I'm also in less of a hurry to update the map on my Garmin Nuvi 350 (which both the wife and I love, btw). If I do update, however, I don't think I'd be terribly upset. For one, I find the GPS most handy when navigating strange cities, where streets don't always take you in the direction you really want to go. I rely on it far less on the back roads. More than that, however, I don't rely solely upon my GPS. It is but one tool in my navigational toolbox. That's why you'll still find me toting around paper maps and gazetteers when I take any journey. I marvel at the technology, but I grew up with maps, and for some things, they just can't be beat. Personally, I actually like it when I find things NOT on the GPS. There be dragons, it is said, and I enjoy the discovery. And truthfully, if your favorite swimming hole is no longer on the grid, I'd consider that a good thing. The roads are crowded enough as it is. Jarrett '89 Westy, Oly On Apr 24, 2009, at 11:25 AM, Loren Busch wrote: > If you are using a Garmin GPS unit in your Vanagon or Vanagon Westy > you > might find this info of use. The current map update for North > America, NT > 2009.11, drops/deletes many, many small towns (and I don't know what > other > data, some side roads too that I have found) from the database. |
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