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Baja GPS map download

Frank - 6-11-2006 at 02:25 PM

So what do you guys/gals think of the Garmin Baja map from LBmaps? http://www.lbmaps.com/ I just got a Garmin 276c and Im thinking of getting the download. Thanks Frank

jack - 6-11-2006 at 03:39 PM

I have heard a few good reports on their Baja Expeditioner topo GPS map. When I head to the Baja this winter I am going to purchase one. It seems to be the best GPSr map I can find so far. If you get one of their maps it would be nice if you would give a little report on what you thought of it.

Capt. George - 6-11-2006 at 03:48 PM

Frank

downloaded one on a 168 Garmin, not U.S. detail but still worth it. Sold that one to the Co-op and got another, 172 Color...man the color GPS is beautiful...worth the extra bucks..so much easier on the eyes in the sun..

Capt George

How's the FD treating you?

PacO - 6-11-2006 at 04:35 PM

Capt. George:

Wrong Frank, I believe, on the FD thing. Same region different guy. As always, I am grateful for the career that I have chosen and to some degree has chosen me.
Frank

bajalou - 6-11-2006 at 04:53 PM

Great maps - but spring for the color GPSr if you can - a total world of difference

Frank - 6-11-2006 at 06:12 PM

I've got color...{for all you fishermen lol} Well I guess Ill spring for the LB map then. Ill report back after the download and some testing.

Capt George, wrong Frank, but I appreciate the come back.
PacO, Thanks for all you guys do.

David K - 6-11-2006 at 06:25 PM

Frank, Neal Johns loves his... when he returns from Australia he will tell you.

I saw it on his Garmin eTrex Legend or ? and it has lots of dirt roads and topo lines... almost like the Baja Almanac in your GPS!

Bruce R Leech - 6-11-2006 at 06:33 PM

how much is the down lode?

Frank - 6-11-2006 at 09:08 PM

Looks like $49.00 or $89.00 if you want topo.

Neal Johns - 6-12-2006 at 10:23 AM

I have the Expeditioner on a Garmin 176C color unit and it is very good. Not perfect yet but very usable and at under $100 it is just about the cost of a gasoline fillup. :biggrin:

Pescador - 6-13-2006 at 07:04 PM

It is interesting that the expeditioner download is using new maps that were done by Mexican cartographers and they appear to be very accurate. The blue charts are using an old US map that is so innacurate as to be dangerous. So the Expeditioner download is the way to go for finding roads etc. and seems to be reasonably accurate.

Frank - 6-13-2006 at 08:02 PM

Thats good news I just placed the order.

bajalou - 6-13-2006 at 09:28 PM

I think you'll be happy with them--

Frank - 6-13-2006 at 10:32 PM

Ok, heres what I found out. I purchased the Expedition map. Shows all of the topography and roads. What it didnt show is pemex stations, taco stands, missions, local names of things{ example, La Paz cut offroad} etc. All of these bits of information are on the Navigator map. Larry is the author of the navagator map, and has added a lot of attractions on his own.
He told me that he cant combine the 2 due to licenseing problems. He gives a $15.00 discount if you purchase both maps, which I did.
I loaded them on my new Garmin 276c land and sea package. They overlapped and now I have both on the same screen. Im a happy camper.

expedition gps maps

user2600844 - 6-20-2006 at 12:47 AM

could I buy a copy from anyone email me at user2600844@yahoo.com

Bruce R Leech - 6-20-2006 at 07:08 AM

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Originally posted by user2600844
could I buy a copy from anyone email me at user2600844@yahoo.com


that is not nice you should buy it the same way we do then you get all the documentation. if many people do what you are trying to do then people wont make this kind of software anymore.

the man did the work so pay the man the money.

cpg - 6-20-2006 at 08:03 AM

I have the LB Navigator and think it is very useful. I use it with the Baja almanac and AAA map sometimes all 3 are a bit different.

bajalou - 6-20-2006 at 08:24 AM

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Originally posted by user2600844
could I buy a copy from anyone email me at user2600844@yahoo.com


I think I can get copies to sell to you - $500 for the package. Cash no credit.

Frank - 6-20-2006 at 02:45 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bruce R Leech
Quote:
Originally posted by user2600844
could I buy a copy from anyone email me at user2600844@yahoo.com


that is not nice you should buy it the same way we do then you get all the documentation. if many people do what you are trying to do then people wont make this kind of software anymore.

the man did the work so pay the man the money.


Cmon the software is only 1 tank of diesel for my truck. Why would you try to screw someone out of that? YOU wont get a copy from me.

Sharing is Caring

user2600844 - 6-20-2006 at 06:20 PM

What happened to being nice to others?? If I owned the software, I would share it. But that is the problem with the world today, everyone is greedy, and no-one shares anything.

Stealing is cheating

Bruce R Leech - 6-20-2006 at 06:29 PM

no you are missing the point user2600844 it is wrong and illegal to share software. how is the author supposed to get paid for his work if everyone steals it. If you want to be nice to others dint steal there work. do you run copies of your magazines and books and give them to your friends? it is OK to give the book but not copies. Do you see the difference?

and if you are dumb enough to steal it then at least be smart enough to not publish your dumb mistake all over the Internet:lol:

here is a photo of the typical software theft





[Edited on 6-21-2006 by Bruce R Leech]

wornout - 6-20-2006 at 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by Frank
Ok, heres what I found out. I purchased the Expedition map. Shows all of the topography and roads. What it didnt show is pemex stations, taco stands, missions, local names of things ...........
I loaded them on my new Garmin 276c land and sea package. They overlapped and now I have both on the same screen. Im a happy camper.


If you send waypoints and tracks to Larry, the L in LBMaps (B is his last name), he will incorporate them in future releases and be good to you too. He is a great guy.