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(More customer reviews)So here's some practical info for a potential buyer of this kit:
1. My kit did not come with the replacement battery cover (indicated in the literature) that you use to attach the GPS to the mounting hardware. This is not a problem if you have a newer GPS which came with its own screw-on hardware, making a battery cover version redundant. But if you lost that little piece, you won't be able to mount your GPS unless you happen to have the battery cover from another kit (such as the bike mount kit).
2. File sizes for route-calculating CitySelect Maps are about 1/3 larger than non-route-calculating maps, so if you've used MetroGuide or another "lesser" product, you will not be able to fit as many maps on your GPS as you are used to. On these 24 MB GPS's, expect to fit the majority of one large metro area (like the Bay Area), but nothing else. If you're going on a road trip, you may need to get rid of your local maps or even take your laptop in order to load new maps as you go. I was able to load the important local areas and the maps for the route to my family's mountain property, so that's good enough for me.
3. The maps are great and have a lot of detail, but keep in mind that your screen isn't very big, so you're probably best off using the text directions for driving. Also, the Legend and Vista can't "beep" very loudly, so if you're listening to the stereo and not paying attention, you may miss a turn.
4. As you've noticed, the price is highway robbery (pardon the pun), but you are getting a quality product that does what it is supposed to do and is easy to use. For road trips, the gas station and resturaunt information is particularly useful, since you won't get that on a regular map. This is by no means an essential accessory, especially if you just use your GPS for geocaching or other "outdoors" activities, but it's great for driving, so it's up to the individual to decide if they want to pony up for this luxury item. Also, if you are researching GPS units, keep in mind that this software plus the GPS could easily cost as much as the Quest, a much more powerful unit that includes this software and hardware for free and has way more map storage capacity. You should only go the Legend+software route if you also need a durable portable handheld GPS for other activites. The etrex line are pretty much indestructable, which is good because I've dropped mine many times already. The Quest looks like it wouldn't survive such use.
5. The cigarette lighter power adapter has a cable length of 6 feet, in case anyone is wondering. It plugs into the USB port of your GPS.
6. The mounting stand articulates in enough ways that you'll find a good viewing position regardless of where you have to put the mount, so no worries there.
7. This is not the latest version of the software, but a free update will be mailed to you from Garmin when you request it.
I hope that can help people make a more-informed purchase.
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Get your Garmin eTrex Legend C or eTrex Vista C in gear with this automobile kit. The kit includes MapSource City Select North America v6, which contains rural and metropolitan maps for the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. In addition to 5 million points of interest, you'll find detailed maps containing highways, interstates, business and residential roads with attributes such as turn restrictions, speed categories and other navigation features. Trip and waypoint management features let you transfer waypoints, routes, and tracks between your Garmin GPS and your PC.
The Auto Navigation Kit also includes a 12-volt cigarette lighter adapter, as well as mounting hardware for your dash, a friction mount and a console mount.
What's in the Box City Select North America software (CD-ROM) with full unlock, console mount, friction mount, dash mount and 12-volt cigarette lighter power cable
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