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Change to Bing maps disappointing

Former Member over 14 years ago

Hello,

I'm disappointed in the switch to Bing maps. The "far" view in both map and ariel is much more distorted than the previous version with google maps. It also seems that the terrain view has disappeared. I assume this was done as a cost saving measure, but from a user perspective, it's a loss of functionality.

However, I still love my garmin as a training tool, and has been helpful in my quest for my first full marathon in early december.

Chris

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

Another disappointed user ...

Hi,

the quality of the new implemented bing maps is sensibly inferior compared to the previously used google maps. Also the map loading time increased
noticeably.
Quite a slap in the face to the overall quality of the whole garmin connect interface in my mind ... :(

Stefano

0 ACYCLEFREAK over 14 years ago

I was about to post and say that the maps don't show up at all any more.

Using FireFox on Windows 7. I get nothing. Seems the switch to Bing maps is so bad, it doesn't work at all for me.

0 saeedi over 14 years ago

I was about to post and say that the maps don't show up at all any more.

Using FireFox on Windows 7. I get nothing. Seems the switch to Bing maps is so bad, it doesn't work at all for me.

Have you cleared your browser cache? It helped me.

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

I miss google maps on garmin connect

Such a bad surprise today....please we want google maps again....!!!

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

There is no detailed aerial coverage for most of non regional Australia like in Google maps. There is no terrain coverage. :mad:

Luckily you can still use sporttracks with the same data.

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

Bing - horrible choice!

Really Garmin? Have you bothered to look at the maps in Bing? They are HORRIBLE. Open water swim arial view is so far away that it does NO GOOD at all.

I understand Bing pays more - we get it...they've saturated most film and TV with paid ads and poor product placement. But for a company that is all about the outdoors, you have left your customers with no choice but an inferior map product in Garmin Connect.

Please allow users to chose their own maps if you must incorporate Bing. At least have the courtesy to let us switch back to Google Maps if we find Bing lacking as a map option.

Thank you,
Denise

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

PLEASE give us a map option!

Garmin, I've been extolling the virtues of Garmin Connect to every runner I meet - simple to use, very intuitive, and beautiful to look at. This afternoon, after seeing the new Bing maps, I may have to stop spreading the Garmin Connect love.
The Bing Maps text is difficult to read, and the graphics look terrible. A drastic step backwards for Garmin Connect. Why did you switch? Did microsoft give you guys a payment to spread the Bing word? If so, I'll happily start paying to use Garmin Connect (as long as I can change back to Google maps). Please, please, please re-consider the use of this inferior mapping software.

Thank you -
A long-time fan

0 ACYCLEFREAK over 14 years ago

Have you cleared your browser cache? It helped me.

Clearing the cache worked. Map now displays for activities. Thanks for the tip.

Still prefer G-maps though. But it's functional enough for me. Just slower.

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

Using Chrome/Mac and the maps spill over the border and cover about 1/2 the page.:mad:

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

Bing maps

Big maps seem to work OK for me. Running FF 3.6.12 on WinXP SP3.

I actually think Bing maps have better resolution than Google maps and seem to be updated more frequently.

I wish Garmin would allow that little map window to be expanded though. Whew.

If you want to export your data & plot it on a Google map, take a look at this thread on GMap4.

https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?t=10528

I have been using GMap4 for months now and it works great for me! Here is a sample from a recent hike:

BMG Wilder Ranch hike - 09/25/2010
http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.php?q=https://sites.google.com/site/joe00data/home/hike-data/WilderRanch-activity_50504195.gpx