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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

stupid decision

:mad::mad::mad:

at least one blue line

for mac user:

http://www.trailrunnerx.com/

;-)

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

Chrome's extension brings back google maps to Garmin Connect

I have just published a Chrome extension to replace bing by google maps in the activity page of Garmin Connect. Still in beta but works fine for me so far.

feedback welcome..
http://tinyurl.com/gfix77

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

I have just published a Chrome extension to replace bing by google maps in the activity page of Garmin Connect. Still in beta but works fine for me so far.

feedback welcome..
http://tinyurl.com/gfix77

Works well. You still see Bing Maps in the activity list, but each activity when viewed in detail has the Google Map. Well done!
We are a step closer. We just need a FireFox (e.g. Grease Monkey) script to do the same in FF or the Garmin Communicator plugin needs to support Chrome.

0 TTIMLEN over 14 years ago

New Thread with link to Xavier's fix - Google Maps back on activity details page

https://forums.garmin.com/showthread.php?p=65246#post65246

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

I emailed Gary.

I emailed dan, got the following
"I recognize that Bing maps are not as good as Google maps, but there are others issues that forced us to move in this direction.

Regards,
Dan"

In other words the deal is done and we don't care that it's made the product inferior

0 bla76h over 14 years ago

Google Is Back

Just found this and it works with CHROME.

Xavier Cany 9:31am Nov 25

I have put together a chrome extension that should switch your maps in your activity page in Garmin connect back to google. I have not tested it extensively yet so feed back will be much appreciated...
Gfix - Google Chrome extension gallerytinyurl.com

https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/fbeiifjiimghhaijicmdphhpockpbldc

This Chap needs a big cheer and more.

0 MATTHONEY over 14 years ago

Just want to add my disappointment with the change to Bing. I'd just recommended Garmin to a cycling mate but having just seen how Bing looks c.f. Google I'm waive-ring . This is a serious error IMHO. The details and cleanliness of view is simply not there. Please, please listen to your customers.

0 TTIMLEN over 14 years ago

I really would love to know what was behind this decision...

I emailed dan, got the following
"I recognize that Bing maps are not as good as Google maps, but there are others issues that forced us to move in this direction.

Regards,
Dan"

Dan, Dan, Dan.... what was Microsoft going to do if you stayed with Google Maps - take away your Zune player???

0 Former Member over 14 years ago

Bing Maps are Useless

Not only are the maps worse, you can't navigate from one section of a map to another. The map functionality has become essentially useless if you want any details.

0 victrolaman over 14 years ago

The answer is simple

Garmin should give us a choice of maps, Let the customers vote with their feet.

I for one am disappointed with Bing maps and actively seeking an alternative. My Edge 305 just went from "cool" to "drool". Thanks a lot Garmin :eek: