TheBigGuy
Well-Known Member
Just wondering if anyone is familiar with the Garmin Bluechart Americas software. If you purchase the Bluechart CD's can you transfer the chart information to a Garmin GPS unit. That would be a bonus if you could use the chart software on a laptop and also a stand alone Garmin GPS unit. That would seem a more versatile purchase than buying the map cards that are designed for the GPS units.
Also what is your experience with recent Garmin products. I was in a store the other day and they had no Garmin GPS units in stock. The salesman said all the 2009 Garmin GPS units had been recalled because of faulty chips. I had no idea they were having problems of that magnitude. I've owned several Garmin units and have been happy with them prior to this. Just makes me wonder if Garmin is the way to go for my next purchase. I would probably be looking for a combo unit.
Also what is your experience with recent Garmin products. I was in a store the other day and they had no Garmin GPS units in stock. The salesman said all the 2009 Garmin GPS units had been recalled because of faulty chips. I had no idea they were having problems of that magnitude. I've owned several Garmin units and have been happy with them prior to this. Just makes me wonder if Garmin is the way to go for my next purchase. I would probably be looking for a combo unit.