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Garmin has introduced a new application for owners of their navigational systems.  BaseCamp will allow users of the program to easily transfer information about their trip between a computer and select Garmin outdoor GPS systems.  With this utility, you can manage your trips by recording different tracks, routes and waypoints.

This application is ideal for hikers and outdoorsman that rely on Garmin devices to navigate while on their outdoor adventures.  With BaseCamp, the user will be able to pull up 24K and 100K topographical maps in either 2D or 3D.  In addition, maps can be rotated in all directions instead of merely pointing northwards and the current elevation level. 

If you want to view the scenery of a particular location, you can bring up a picture by clicking on a map icon or view your location via Google Earth.  The utility will come standard with new TOPO U.S. 24K DVD and TOPO U.S. 100K DVD products.  If you own the TOPO 2008 version, you’ll be able to download the utility for free through the Garmin website later this year.

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