I have a 76CSx which I use on my JetSki and Boat. So I use the BlueCharts as well as CN & Topo.
I currently have BlueCharts Americas Version 2008.5 and wanted to know if it was still the latest version AND if Garmin planned to offer "Lifetime" BlueCharts like they are with CN.
Here is the very interesting response I got back from the Cartography Dept.
QUOTE:
Thank you for contacting Garmin Cartography. The current version of BlueChart is 2008.5. The version number can be found on the back of the clamshell next to the barcode.
This is actually going to be the last release of traditional BlueChart as it is in the process of being replaced with our BlueChart g2 line. This will still be compatible with your 76CSx (with a unit software update), there will just be some technology upgrades and a lower price tag from what I understand.
As far as I know there are no plans in place to offer lifetime map updates for BlueChart.
:UNQUOTE
From what I see, the g2 line of charts offers more detail, but I wonder how it will show on my 76CSx?
He also mentioned a "lower price tag", which is always welcome news.
I don't see any new software/firmware update being offered yet on the Garmin site, but I will have to check from time to time.
I have a 76CSx which I use on my JetSki and Boat. So I use the BlueCharts as well as CN & Topo.
I currently have BlueCharts Americas Version 2008.5 and wanted to know if it was still the latest version AND if Garmin planned to offer "Lifetime" BlueCharts like they are with CN.
Here is the very interesting response I got back from the Cartography Dept.
QUOTE:
Thank you for contacting Garmin Cartography. The current version of BlueChart is 2008.5. The version number can be found on the back of the clamshell next to the barcode.
This is actually going to be the last release of traditional BlueChart as it is in the process of being replaced with our BlueChart g2 line. This will still be compatible with your 76CSx (with a unit software update), there will just be some technology upgrades and a lower price tag from what I understand.
As far as I know there are no plans in place to offer lifetime map updates for BlueChart.
:UNQUOTE
From what I see, the g2 line of charts offers more detail, but I wonder how it will show on my 76CSx?
He also mentioned a "lower price tag", which is always welcome news.
I don't see any new software/firmware update being offered yet on the Garmin site, but I will have to check from time to time.
Tim