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Magellan MapSend Topo CD Canada Rating
Average rating:    (2.2 based on 20 ratings).
Lowest rating: 1 | Highest rating: 5
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Recommendation: 95% of our reviewers recommend this item.
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Bylot
Montreal, Canada
April 2, 2009
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WORK WHEN USING MAPSEND LITE TO VIEW TOPO CANADA
Just install mapsend topo canada under Vista. It won't load but dont care to much. Install Mapsend lite v2 free. The v2 version can load any other mapsend map already installed. You get a single interface for all your mapsend maps whenever topo, topo 3D or other kind. On topo map, mapsend lite offer 3D view and profile. Not much is missing from the original mapsend topo Canada software.
Pros: outdated data but mountains 3d view are there.
Cons: wont open in vista but can from mapsend lite v2
Recommend: NO
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Brunodog
Vancouver, BC
April 2, 2009
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MAPSEND AND TOPO CANADA UNDER VISTA
Try the Program Compatibility Wizard in Vista. First, completely uninstall all Mapsend products. Reboot. Then go to http://www.magellangps.com/support/faqdetail.asp? faqid=470&prodid=1223 and following the instructions. Don't worry about the way you screen looks during the process. It should work - it did on my Toshiba laptop and eXplorist 500. If not just reverse the steps and kick yourself for not reading teh box.
Recommend: YES
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Ray
August 27, 2008
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Some things are great - others not so much. I have a Sportrak Pro, and run Mapsend Topo on a XP with SP3. No problem getting everything I want out of the system. Having to load the CD is a pain in the butt, as it runs slow, but it does get the job done. However, when I tried to load the program into my Vista laptop - no luck.The install won't load some drivers. I see from the other posts I am not alone here. I use Magellan's Canada S&D program for streets and built-up areas. That program loaded into Vista OK. I do a lot of sea-kayak guiding and the Sportrak takes a bit of a beating and dunking. My problem with customer support was dealing with some water leakage in what is suppose to be a waterproof unit (it's not). I contacted Magellan by email, and it took about two weeks for them to get back to me. The best Magellan could do was to offer a discount on a newer unit. So - seeing as the warranty was gone anyway, I opened the GPS, found the damage, fixed it, sealed and closed the unit, and off I go. It's been working fine for months now. I guess my biggest complaint is how quickly Magellan drops suppport on their less-than-brand-new units.
Recommend: YES
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Curt
August 14, 2008
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MAGELLAN MAPSEND USA TOPO
I rated it a 4 because when it works, it works pretty well. Unfortunately, like the rest of you, I bought a new Dell with XP-pro loaded. The only way I can get MapSend to install and run is with a clean boot. And, once it's installed, you can get it to run (most of the time), by putting it in your 'Start Up'... that way it 'runs' at start-up (duh)before all the USB ports?? fire up and kill it. But then just try to turn it off and back on sorry: "This program is already running" ....try the three-fingered salute "Ctl-Alt- Delete"..and kill it yourself.. just my 2¢, Like I said, I use it All the Time great bunch of maps...
Recommend: YES
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Kevin
July 1, 2008
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ROTTEN SOFTWARE !
I bought the MapSend Topo Canada for my SportTrak Color Hand held GPS.I was running X.P and later had to buy a new computer which came pre-loaded with Vista. I tried to load my MapSend software on my new computer and the software won,t work. I called Magellan ,and was told I had to buy X.P that Vista will not work. Why should I have to spend another $200.00 to buy X.P when they should be the ones to provide some sort of patch ! Very Very Poor Service! Service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Recommend: YES
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Chris
June 24, 2008
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I'm having the same problem with Mapsend Topo Canada. I'm running XP witht he latest updates and can't get the MapSend program to even start. Tech support was NO help. You can't tell me they don't know about the XP/Mapsend incompatibility problem. Even if there is nothing they can do until they release the next patch, I shouldn't have to go searching the net to find out what the problem is. Bottom line: I'm pissed off and completely dissatisfied, and will never buy a Magellan again.
Peace, out.
Recommend: YES
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Borat
May 11, 2008
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MAPSEND/MAGELLAN SERVICE IS CRAP!
I've owned Magellan GPS' for three years. Nothing wrong with the GPS. However, MapSend Topo Canada ($120.00) is the flakiest piece of crap software I've ever come across. At best it was a major pain in the ass to use. Now, with XP's latest updates installed, it will not even run! This program is absolute junk. Magellan/Mapsend should be ashamed of themselves. The only thing worse than their product is their service. They outright suck. I've never been so disappointed as I am with this product. They can kiss my ass goodbye. I'll never buy another Magellan/Mapsend product and you can rest assured that I will spread the word. Maybe I'll do them a favour and send them a link to this thread.
Recommend: YES
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Scott Lawrence
May 10, 2008
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TRITON 2000 A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT.
Just recieved the unit 2 days ago and have spent 7 hours. Not kidding. 7 hours on the phone with their tech support. Went from a level 1 tech to a level 2. Still no help. I can't beleive they don't train their front line staff. They send these people to the front lines with out any ammo.
Down loaded the Western Canada Topo Map 5 times. Will not load on the unit. Oh ya, I should mention that the serial number on the units housing doesn't match the firmware. Nice. I deviated from my Garmin's because I wanted the topo feature. What a huge disappointment. I just hope I don't get any hassles when I return this pile of &%*t.
Recommend: YES
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Troy
March 16, 2008
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I got a explorist 500 le for christmas and then downloaded canada topo 3d from the cd that comes with it after having to pay 130$ just to unlock the software ( just another way to suck some more of your money out of you) only to find out that my new vista computer isn't compatible with explorist, so i called tech support 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 times and never got an answer so i thought i might be calling at the wrong time so i double then tripled checked the time zones. it was 2:00 pm there time every time i call i have to go through the hole hitting number after number making selections only to have a recorded voice tell me that there are no agents availible call back later.So I call and call nothing . plan b i write them an e-mail on there web site, nothing ,I write a second finally an answer they give me a list of instructions to follow, so i do, but it still doesn't work, so i write them a reply, no response, so i write a thrid message and I get a response, they tell me now that there is currently no drivers for vista and they don't have an eta on when they will. so I have a gps thats no good to me ,the base map sucks! anyway i hate magellan and if i where you i'd go with Garmin P.s if they knew that explorist wasn't going to work with vista why wouldnt they just tell me that in the first place, instend of going through hours of following detailed instructions that aren't going to work
Recommend: YES
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nigel
February 10, 2008
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MR.
crap. round peg in a square hole. Magellan triton 2000 + Vista + vantage point + topo canada ontario = depression. actually, i didn't really have to sum it up to get the end result. woe is me.
Recommend: YES
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Chris from ON
January 31, 2008
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SOFTWARE ISSUES
The technical support is NOT helpful - almost useless. I cannot believe the kind of answers (if any) that I get from these people. Magellan should definitely address this. Because they will lose customers over the long run to Garmin, etc.. I will be one of those people - they will not get a dime more from me.. The MapSend Topo Canada-Ontario loaded ok, but all the roads are shifted 80 metres to the north. I have called 4 times, and cannot get an answer as to how to correct this..frustrating. Furthermore, I asked what the issue was regarding my Explorist 500LE with regards to the batteries getting drained quickly (less than 1 hour on 1 set of 3AA's which is ridiculous).You know what they told me? All they could tell me is to use 3AA's!! I think that's pretty obvious. Unbelievable... Finally, after being on hold for a while, they came back and told me to use lithium. I finally figured out that it WAS the kind of batteries I was using. Standard NI M Hydride rechargeables are supposed to be for high drain devices, but they DEFINITELY don't work for this GPS.. they drain very rapidly. Standard Duracells seem to last pretty good: +/-6 hours A lot better than 1 hour. The MapSend maps themselves are pretty detailed. As for the unit, the scrolling/Enter button is the same control on the GPS. This is very awkward because it's hard not to press the Enter while scrolling the map. I would much rather have a pad. Overall, I would not recommend this product or this company.
Recommend: YES
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Dave
January 28, 2008
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TOPO WO'NT RUN WITH WINDOWS VISTA
I followed all of Magellan's instruction and their so called Tech Support's directions but Can't get 3D Topo to run properly with Vista . I got the map and streets OK but no 3D or elevation contours . . Works OK with my XP system but not Vista . . You'd kind of expect a respectable company to make sure their product works and to keep it updated . . It seems they want to create obsolescence .not happy customers . .
Recommend: YES
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Steve
January 12, 2008
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WILL NOT RUN
Yhis software DOES NOT run on Windows XP with the latest patches. It does not start - gives no messages whatsoever - it just does nothing. Don't waste your money.
Recommend: YES
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Gerald Wittenauer
December 16, 2007
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NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS VISTA
Magellan MapSend products are not compatible with Windows Vista. Their customer service reps just say that the enginers are working on new drivers, per converstaion of october 2007. Vista has been out for about a year now, right?
Recommend: YES
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Ryan
SK
August 3, 2007
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DOESN'T WORK WITH VISTA
I've tried a number of installation methods but Mapsend Topo Canada does not work with Windows Vista. Again, no help from Magellan with respect to operating systems.
Recommend: YES
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Wayne
ON
January 24, 2007
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The maps are outdated by many years! The software was not written to interface with my GPS properly (Explorist 600) although it mentions that model on the box (Should have known when it was really only a add on sticker mentioning my model). The software is a real pain if you have a explorist model and half of the functions in the software don't work with the explorist model. As mentioned above the package appears to be not very XP compatible, specifically if you have any other software on your computer that utilises USB ports.The Mapsend product will not work at all unless you run msconfig and utilise selective startup and disable all software that utilises any usb ports.
Bottom line is that this package is useless if you have the Magellan Explorist series. Hopefully the Topo 3D Canada is a better product but I would not count on it!!!!
Recommend: YES
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Stan Pechous
FL
December 31, 1969
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Honestly speaking,it is a reprint from fairly old records.We could not find streets,that have existed at least 25 years.But as far, as topografic features,the product is excellent. We would score it 7,on a scale of 10. DO NOT expect total accuracy in street finding !
Recommend: YES
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Mark
ON
December 31, 1969
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I just loaded some regions onto my Explorist 210. No problems works great. I have the latest XP computer with posed no issues like the guy above.
Recommended.
Recommend: YES
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Alan
BC
December 31, 1969
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Disk has a copy protection scheme that requires it be in the CD reader for the program to work. This means the orginal CD must be with you (awkward if you use a laptop) at all times. I did this, but the CD was accidentally damaged in my briefcase - as it was >3 months old, Magellan would do nothing for me - had to buy the new package! Was not impressed. Even went up to the tech support supervisor - still no help!
Recommend: YES
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Didier PH Martin
QC
December 31, 1969
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I installed mapsend topo Canada on an XP machine having the latest patches from Microsoft. It doesn't even start. I called Magellan to be said that it's obsolete and I should get mapsend topo 3D for Canada. I sent an email to support to get a fix or an alternative solution form Magellan. No answers. Bottom line: this software doesn't work with up to date XP. The support at Magellan is a real pity and gives an impression they don't give a dam of their customers. I am now left with a useless software. My advise: stay away from Magellan if you do not want to get a great hardware box with no software to put in.
Recommend: YES
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