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<blockquote data-quote="m3dragon" data-source="post: 786774" data-attributes="member: 9079"><p>To answer your question, you have to use a SD card to transfer USR map files to the gps, lthen go to the load screen, transfer them into the unit and off you go. To your map file question, there is a thread a thread discussing sharing or not sharing map files. I have shared maps I made and there are others who have. Some member say sharing is a bad idea. You can pick your camp from there.</p><p></p><p>------------------------------</p><p></p><p><strong>To the Lawrence VS tablet / phone question.</strong></p><p></p><p>Myself and Vanilla_Gorilla played with both setups to 1) learn the Lawrence and how it works/uses maps and 2) see how to make map files for both Lawrence and App systems.</p><p></p><p>What we found was both work great. The Lawrence units give you faster refresh rates which is very nice to have when you are running solo in the truck. Why is that import, well if you are glancing at the screen to see turns this helps you see where you are in relationship to the turns.</p><p></p><p>The tablet / phone apps like back country work just as well however they lag about 20-50 feet behind where you really are. This is means when you glance you need to remember farther ahead. One advantage of the APP style is as noted you can download the satellite images. This means if you zoom-in for more details on the area you are traveling which is nice as you can see the trail VS just a line. One last plus is the color codes if used for different trails section remain. This is nice as you can mark slow section and or fun section. Lawrence can also do this but you have to make files specifically for it. </p><p></p><p>(NOTE) The tablet and or phone needs to have the GPS receiver built in or you have to get a adapter, again as mentioned previous in this thread)</p><p></p><p>Both Lawrence and APP can display and mark hazards or items. The major difference is Lawrence has a button you hit which store a point far easier than a app. So again if alone this is better then futsing with a APP and its marker system.</p><p></p><p>Both can record trails and play back (at least on all the apps I have seen).</p><p></p><p>So in reality it comes down what you prefer. Lawrence is a nice setup and easy to use once you learn how to upload and download the files. It also has the faster refresh rate. Apps are nice as they give you the sat images, more data, as well as trail colors if made on Google or other mapping software. Plus screen size are larger and cost is lower.</p><p></p><p>Usefulness. I would say very!!. While of course it is not needed, the advantage is never getting lost as well as marking things to see. Trail maps I make are to be for flying across the desert but also to see things like old mines and geological formations. So having either units makes that easier.</p><p></p><p>Summary</p><p></p><p><strong>Lawrence</strong></p><p>Pros</p><p>- Fast updating on location</p><p>- One touch hazard pre-running</p><p>- Standard for desert racing</p><p></p><p>Cons</p><p>- Cost ($250 - $1300 depending on model is what I have seen)</p><p>- No satellite images as standard</p><p>- Trail files have to be custom made if you want "Extra" details (colors and hazard markers that are not standard)</p><p></p><p>APP GPS Trail Software (Motion X, Back country navigator) etc.</p><p>Pros</p><p>- Cheap (App is $20, lenova gps tables $100, mount is $45)</p><p>- Tablet with a larger screen (7 inches plus)</p><p>- Download satellite images</p><p>- Can read more file formats from other map makers</p><p></p><p>Cons</p><p>- Slow refresh rate</p><p>- No fancy mounts</p><p>- Need to make sure you turn off features and keep it charged.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Hope that helps</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="m3dragon, post: 786774, member: 9079"] To answer your question, you have to use a SD card to transfer USR map files to the gps, lthen go to the load screen, transfer them into the unit and off you go. To your map file question, there is a thread a thread discussing sharing or not sharing map files. I have shared maps I made and there are others who have. Some member say sharing is a bad idea. You can pick your camp from there. ------------------------------ [B]To the Lawrence VS tablet / phone question.[/B] Myself and Vanilla_Gorilla played with both setups to 1) learn the Lawrence and how it works/uses maps and 2) see how to make map files for both Lawrence and App systems. What we found was both work great. The Lawrence units give you faster refresh rates which is very nice to have when you are running solo in the truck. Why is that import, well if you are glancing at the screen to see turns this helps you see where you are in relationship to the turns. The tablet / phone apps like back country work just as well however they lag about 20-50 feet behind where you really are. This is means when you glance you need to remember farther ahead. One advantage of the APP style is as noted you can download the satellite images. This means if you zoom-in for more details on the area you are traveling which is nice as you can see the trail VS just a line. One last plus is the color codes if used for different trails section remain. This is nice as you can mark slow section and or fun section. Lawrence can also do this but you have to make files specifically for it. (NOTE) The tablet and or phone needs to have the GPS receiver built in or you have to get a adapter, again as mentioned previous in this thread) Both Lawrence and APP can display and mark hazards or items. The major difference is Lawrence has a button you hit which store a point far easier than a app. So again if alone this is better then futsing with a APP and its marker system. Both can record trails and play back (at least on all the apps I have seen). So in reality it comes down what you prefer. Lawrence is a nice setup and easy to use once you learn how to upload and download the files. It also has the faster refresh rate. Apps are nice as they give you the sat images, more data, as well as trail colors if made on Google or other mapping software. Plus screen size are larger and cost is lower. Usefulness. I would say very!!. While of course it is not needed, the advantage is never getting lost as well as marking things to see. Trail maps I make are to be for flying across the desert but also to see things like old mines and geological formations. So having either units makes that easier. Summary [B]Lawrence[/B] Pros - Fast updating on location - One touch hazard pre-running - Standard for desert racing Cons - Cost ($250 - $1300 depending on model is what I have seen) - No satellite images as standard - Trail files have to be custom made if you want "Extra" details (colors and hazard markers that are not standard) APP GPS Trail Software (Motion X, Back country navigator) etc. Pros - Cheap (App is $20, lenova gps tables $100, mount is $45) - Tablet with a larger screen (7 inches plus) - Download satellite images - Can read more file formats from other map makers Cons - Slow refresh rate - No fancy mounts - Need to make sure you turn off features and keep it charged. Hope that helps [/QUOTE]
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