Magellan MapSend Canada Topographical Map CD-ROM (Windows)

The maps are good. They even show foot trails and two tracks very accurately. At least those more than a few years old.The problem is that they start with great base map data and then do very little beyond that. The PC software is lame. The Topo Canada data is not compatible with the Topo USA data. You can only load one or the other onto your GPS at a time. And forget trying to combine the data from the two programs on your PC, that doesn't work either. I have had the Topo USA software for several years now and there have been ZERO updates.THe bottom line is that I love the Magellan units, I have had 3 over the years. The Thales maps are good detailed data. The Thales software for the PC is as lame as it gets.If somebody else comes out with maps compatible with the Magellan GPS unit I will definitely give it a try before buying a Thales product again.

I am very dissappointed that a product copyrighted 2004 and sold as "NEW" contains data that is over 10 years old.I've owned it just over a week and used it in my neighborhood only to discover that my street is not on it!!!! OK, I moved in ten years ago to this new home, and figured 2004 release would have the street of some 60+ homes. Not so.Another thing, a pond in a park nearby shows in the wrong place on the map - should be some 250 meters to the east, but instead they placed it in the middle of a whole neighborhood, and spanning 2 streets!!!As mentioned, I only used this in my own neighborhood, and only for a week. Two huge mistakes make me think how many more mistakes await me along the trails?Another complaint - user should be able to correct map inaccuracies, alas one is only able to add waypoints.Folks, there is a reason why you must agree to a waiver upon powering on your gps unit: you can't blame the manufacturer if you get lost due to inaccurate maps!Considering that the map is an absolute must for a gps receiver that otherwise shows only a blank screen with an arrow signifying your position, this is criminal!!!

This is an important piece of software if you travel to Canada and use a GPS to navigate. It shows most roads and has a lot of information. The only drawback is that you need to insert the disk everytime you want to open the program. Which means you need to carry it with you. And you can't make a copy and leave the original at home because the copy will not open the program. But if you don't mind taking the disk with you, it is very complete and a big help when traveling to Canada. It is also good for trip planning.

I should have read the other reviews prior to ordering. The software is so old it will not run on any of my computers, not even the oldest one I have. If I could get it to run I'm sure the maps would only be quasi useful given that so much has changed in the last decade. What a disappointment and a waist of money. I should have gone with a Garmin GPS and in the least never tried to purchase this software from this seller who should be ashamed for even trying to sell it as Windows compatible.

Without the topographical background maps, your GPS is nothing more than a point plotter on a blank canvas. The detail of these maps is phenomenal, with every small creek and lake showing up on the map, as well as manmade structures such as powerlines and gas pipelines. The topography is very accurate, and the maps are small in filesize considering the large amount of detail they contain, therefore they are easy to load and refresh quickly on the GPS. This software also includes pretty detailed streetmaps too, including not just major thoroughfares, but also small sidestreets and subdivisions.

This software was discontinued by the manufacturer and is unable to be uploaded into the GPS units advertised. The software required to upload this to the GPS is no longer produced because it crashes your GPS and makes it unusable. If you contact Magellan they will tell you you can upgrade your GPS through them at a reduced rate but this software is defunct.

Tried installing this software on three different laptops. No go! I can install and it looks like everything has properly installed but the software will NOT run. I uninstalled and tried again, still no luck just won't run.Don't waste your money buying this software.

I bought this, It will not load on Windows xp, tried 3 different computers.magellan, knows it...on hold...I don't think there is a work around.