Friday, July 25, 2008

Review: Costa Rica Garmin GPS Map

For my recent trip to Costa Rica, I purchased the $19.95 map from a guy named Aaron who sells "the most comprehensive GPS map available at such an affordable price." Maybe I'm just expecting too much from a $20 map, but I really feel like I did not get my monies worth. First off, the map that I downloaded wasn't the 1.2 version which was promised on the website. It was the older 1.1 version. I emailed Aaron and he told me he would send me the updated map after I got back from my trip!? Second, once I was on my trip, the map was full of inaccurate data and a good portion of the places I went to were not even on the map! This included large chunks of the major highways which I would have at least expected to be on there. So, a day after I got back, Aaron kept his word and sent me the latest 1.2 version of the map. I responded with my disappointment and Aaron offered to refund 50% of the purchase price. Needless to say, I'm sorry to announce that I can't recommend purchasing this map.

2 comments:

thebaablogger said...

...good thing your girlfriend is good with directions.

Kim Sinacola said...

I don't see the button where I can actually kick you in the nuts. (?)

I'm checking out CR GPS maps so thanks for posting the review.

-Hatchbu