Laptop GPS World

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Add more than one map to Garmin Mobile PC

Garmin Maps - Part One: The Basics

Garmin Maps - Part Two: A New Type of Memory and Map

Garmin Maps - Part Three: Unlocking Maps

Transferring Detail Maps from Mapsource to Garmin Mobile PC - Step-by-step guide

How Many Map Files in Mobile PC? - A list of the specific map filenames that Mobile PC will find and use.

Installing MapSource from Garmin's site - if you don't have it on CD.

How Accurate is my GPS, Really? - Simple question, not such a simple answer.

Garmin Mobile PC: RE-ACTIVATION WARNING - There have been mixed signals coming from Garmin regarding users being able to activate 2nd installation in case of emergency (hard drive failure, new computer purchase, etc). However, it seems Garmin is able and willing to deal with these issues on an individual bases, the same way other software makes have been doing in similar situations.

Garmin GPS receiver compatibility with laptop GPS software - Can various Garmin-made GPS receivers be made to work with non-Garmin GPS software? The answer is in many cases a 'Yes", but do read the details in the discussion thread.

Changing your vehicle indicator icon in Garmin Mobile PC - Are you not happy with the GPS location arrow or with the car? There are other images you can use with your Garmin Mobile PC.

Garmin Mobile PC versus Garmin nRoute, an updated view - What are the differences between the "free" Garmin nRoute and the $60 Garmin Mobile PC? Each of the two has some important advantages.

Where do I download update for Garmin Mobile PC? - This is a link to Garmin download page for the upgrade version of Garmin Mobile PC.

How to make Franson GPS Gate work with Garmin Mobile PC - pboom shares step-by-step how he managed to use the current version of GPS Gate with Garmin Mobile PC.

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