The GPS Super Store.™ Since 1994.

United States

1-866-GPS-CITY • Live Chat

Cart (0)

Videos

Reviews

Testimonials

What's New

Rebates

Gallery

Events

GPS City Questions & Answers

Q&A Home Newest Questions Latest Replies Most Viewed Search:

Got questions? We've got answers. By the thousands!

If you have a question about a product, be it units, mounts, software, or accessories, we'll do our best to answer it correctly and in a timely manner. All questions are answered by one of our knowledgeable technical support staff. Everyone is welcome to participate! No login required.

How Do I Ask A Question?

Go to a product's webpage, then click the 'Q&A' tab, then the 'enter your question' link (no login required). Your question will then appear here in the Q&As where you can check back for the answer.

GPS City Q&As » Outdoor GPS » Garmin Montana 650 Q&As

Garmin Montana 650: Is it always better to get the non-preloaded Maps? (5 replies)

Reply To This Question

Item

Original Question

Is it always better to get the non-preloaded Maps?

› Garmin Montana 650

Author

Reply

Preroll
NYC

Original question asked on Mar 14, 2012, 2:39pm

I've read from some GPS sites that it's better to buy the unit w/o preloaded maps. If I were to go this route and decided to buy Topo and Marine maps for this unit, is it better to buy them already on an SD card or by a DVD and install? If I buy them on a DVD, does Basecamp do the installation to either the internal memory or SD card? Actually, can I install to either SD or internal memory I guess I should have asked first?

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #1 on Mar 15, 2012, 7:40am

Marine maps come on SD card only and can be used on the PC/Mac using Garmin Homeport. Topo maps come on either DVD or SD. It is better to get them on DVD so you can load other personal GPS units at the same time. Topo on DVD comes with Basecamp and Mapinstall. If on DVD the maps can be loaded to internal or external memory. Maps on the SD card can not be transferred to another SD card or installed on internal memory.

Preroll
NYC

Reply #2 on Mar 16, 2012, 12:59pm

So there's no limit to the amount of GPS units I can send Topo maps to from a DVD (via Basecamp-Mapinstall)?

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #3 on Mar 16, 2012, 1:41pm

No there is no limit at this time for topo.

Preroll
NYC

Reply #4 on Mar 16, 2012, 2:21pm

Lastly, can you move marine maps from device to device (i.e.: Montana 650, to say a 3490 auto (although you probably wouldn't use this device for marine)) without a .unl restriction locked to the unit? -Thanks again.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #5 on Mar 16, 2012, 2:24pm

Marine maps come on preloaded card and can not be copied to another card or device. You can move the card from compatible device to compatible device. If you want to run two GPS at the same time with the same marine map you will need to buy two marine maps

Follow:

Learn:

Videos, Q&A, Reviews

Gallery

Buzz: