Why are there different size data cards available for the Mapsource option?
As mentioned in the previous FAAQs, the data card is needed to save the large area maps from the Mapsource software. One of these area maps could possibly fill one entire 8 megabyte cartridge. Therefore, you must determine how you will be using the Mapsource software with your GPS as mobile device and the convenience factor involved with transferring area maps to the data card. For example, if you are planning a trip through several US states you will most likely need to access information from several area maps. Therefore, if you wish to have 5 area maps available on the data card at one time, you must have a data card with enough capacity to support the information. On the other hand, if you never travel or use the GPS as a mobile device outside of a 100 or 150 mile radius then there would be no need to purchase a high capacity data cartridge. Most users purchasing the Mapsource option with the GPSMAP 295 are opting for the larger capacity data cards due to the convenience of the cap
As mentioned in the previous FAQs, the data card is needed to save the large area maps from the Mapsource software. One of these area maps could possibly fill one entire 8 megabyte cartridge. Therefore, you must determine how you will be using the Mapsource software with your GPS as mobile device and the convenience factor involved with transferring area maps to the data card. For example, if you are planning a trip through several US states you will most likely need to access information from several area maps. Therefore, if you wish to have 5 area maps available on the data card at one time, you must have a data card with enough capacity to support the information. On the other hand, if you never travel or use the GPS as a mobile device outside of a 100 or 150 mile radius then there would be no need to purchase a high capacity data cartridge. Most users purchasing the Mapsource option with the GPSMAP 295 are opting for the larger capacity data cards due to the convenience of the capa
