| | Garmin MapSource BlueChart CD-ROM for Garmin GPS Units, Americas (010-10317-00) |  | Brand: Garmin
Category: CE
List Price: $159.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  26 reviews
Media: Accessory
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 8 x 8 x 2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 010-10317-00
Model: 010-10317-00
UPC: 753759034955
EAN: 0753759034955
ASIN: B00005V8Q8
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BlueChart version 7.5 almost no improvement over ver. 5.0 September 24, 2005
9 out of 13 found this review helpful
BlueChart is good in many ways, but I just purchased update version 7.5 (region Hecate Strait South) and can find virtually no improvements over version 5.0 for this region. So I don't encourage buying update if you already have older version for this region. (Version 5 and higher have much more detail, however, than version 4.01).
Water passages, islands, and shore prominences are generally not labeled, giving significantly less information than if you buy paper charts. Shoreline character (rocky, sandy etc) has been deleted from the newer version.
Garmin's email support has been very good; quick and very helpful to me.
Addition 9/24/05-- I find some of the detail is not deleted, it is hidden in version 7.5. It does show if you select Medium or Low Detail onscreen instead of Highest Detail, to get rid of the new depth shading.
 Crap Charts and no Support July 18, 2005
13 out of 17 found this review helpful
If you have a question or need support, forget it!!! I sent a email to Garmin support "5 to 7 days" for a reply. Ah, call them, 9 to 5 CST and a 90 minute wait.
I love the GPS but needed help with charts and learned that Garmin does NOT SUPPROT THEIR CUSTOMERS!!!
If it takes a week or more to get help, I would say that the company has issues. I think that their hardware has some great engineering behind it but the company does not value its customers and does not support them beyond the sale.
I'm not sure of the alternatives but I'm looking...
OLD SOFTWARE!! Instead FIND - USE Version 7 as of (06/15/05) June 15, 2005
19 out of 24 found this review helpful
I cannot believe that anyone would ethically sell outdated charts. Avoid unless you find the latest version available. Storms and tides change the oceans, and new wrecks and hazards may be present.
AVOID!!! Version 5.5
Update 5/14/06: Do not believe reviewers that tell you to keep old charts or old software versions. For your own safety, insurance, and liability reasons you need the latest charts. There may be an obstruction or security zones added. It is the responsibility and requirement by the coast guard that each boat owner have current charts. Notice to mariners and other updates as well... I can tell you that in the coastal waters in Florida sometimes the Hurricanes cause bottom contour changes that could render you aground... Be safe!
you are selling an OLD version as NEw June 8, 2005
19 out of 24 found this review helpful
The current version of the software is 7. Why are you putting people's lives and property in danger selling old map data.
 Comprehensive, fast, and easy to use June 22, 2003
59 out of 62 found this review helpful
The Garmin "Bluecharts" are vector charts, which means they use mathematic algorithms to store all the lines and features of a nautical chart. I have steered away from these in the past because they tended to give up a lot of detail vs. "Raster Graphic" charts, which are essentially photographic images of paper charts.With "Bluecharts" they have gotten to a level of detail (including multiple colors) that they look almost as good as a paper charts. The advantages of vector charts is that they take up much less room on your hard drive and run much faster on a PC. This is important when you are zooming in and out to see your depth or proximity to a wreck while moving on a boat. I use mine with an eTrex Legend and am able to load most of the detail (depth, obstructions, nautical aids, etc) onto the handheld. For the full look of charts, I connect the GPS unit to my laptop. The package also includes tidal charts, which are much more detailed and accurate than the little tide chart booklets I used to use. Overall, it makes navigation a breeze...your boat is automatically represented on the chart and you have many simple tools to calculate distance/time to a given destination. It also incorporates additional information on Marinas and service locations. The Garmin application the charts run on, "MapSource" allows you to easily switch between map types. I have "Americas Bluechart," "MetroGuide" (streetmaps), and "Tides and Marine Services," all without having to reconnnect the GPS unit. The only hassle is the "Unlock" process, which is a bit time consuming and involves providing the Garmin website with a bunch of codes, including the serial number of my GPS unit to unlock a set of charts from the CD-ROM. I'm not sure, but I think it will only work with that specific unit, which worries me a bit as I am thinking about buying a second unit for backup.
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