Problems with Basecamp and Etrex 20

Former Member
Former Member
I've been using BaseCamp with e-Trext20 for a couple of months and still it's a lot of useless, un logical program.

1. mapcontrols are anything but intuitive
2. menu options are disabled for na apparent reason. I had to look online why a menu item is disabled.
3. managing personal waypoints and maps just offers enable/disable. Why not call it that or make it REALLY manage stuff.
4. installation of maps is poor. It doesn't even download properly (it just stops after 50%, but I payed $189 for the full 100%) all because you require a plugin. Why not have basecamp do the importing and downloading. At least show a message as to WHY the download stopped.

5. why have 3 pieces of software do what BC is supposed to do: manage everything instead of BC + express + IE11 + POI loader + .... -> this indicates that your release management is done by a retard. Otherwise you wouldn't ship it until it was COMPLETELY finished.

concentrate on the functional stuff instead of just the 'fancy' stuff. I looking for a REAL gps at the moment. I can't believe people are THAT stupid as to keep buying Garmin.

Your e-Trex is even too stupid to center the current position. I have to manually find my own position WHILE WALKING!!!!!!
  • Your e-Trex is even too stupid to center the current position. I have to manually find my own position WHILE WALKING!!!!!.


    Ranting won't help. If you want help just ask. I'll just pick up on one point. I have an Etrex 20 and you don't need to manually find your own position as you suggest. The other points you raise show a lack of understanding also.

    So, if you'd like to learn how things do work then ask as there are plenty of folks here who can explain what you are doing wrong.