Help with Garmen Oregon 450

[Whopper Stopper]

I bought a new Garmin Oregon 450 for hunting and fishing. I was wondering if you guys would help me with a couple of questions.

What method do I need to use to allow me to plan on the computer and use my Oregon on the lake? It seems to me that a chip in the GPS won’t show on the desktop by just connecting the cable. I must be missing something.

Also has anyone used the street map software in the Oregon? I was wondering how good this combination is compared to say a Nuvi. According to the explanation of the software it is suppose to give you spoken turn by turn directions. Just wondering how good it works.

Thanks for any help getting me on the right track!

WS

[bigbad401]

What lake software do you have? If you have the Lakemaster chip you can not view it on the computer. It would be better to buy the CD version and then transfer the maps to the GPS. Then you would be able to view the lake maps on the computer. I have the CD version just for that fact. Plus, I put all my maps and other info on a SD card that is in the GPS. That way I don't have to change the chip to change the maps.

I don't think the Oregon has spoken directions. My Oregon 200 doesn't make any noise, but the higher end (like your 450) has beeps. I believe that it will beep when you are directed to turn.

[delcecchi]

And a Nuvi will talk and tell you when to turn. "turn right on princess ave"

[Whopper Stopper]

At this time I have not purchased any lake maps or software. I wanted to see what you people said before I bought anything.

I do have an older Nuvi. Garmin said that they could update the unit for $90.

[delcecchi]

Huh? One time update for roads is 49 dollars. Lifetime is 79. Or is yours so old it isn't covered by that? (garmin update codes are cheaper on third party dealer websites.)