Thread: CityXplorer North America 2013.10(AIO file)+16 cities 2013.20 collection FID 800

I need to answer my own, previous question "if CityXplorer NA 2013.10" posted in this thread is working with Garmin GPS devices that have LM (life map updates) in the name and their software and maps are regularly updated from Garmin. It turns out that the packages posted here WORK (!) with these devices as well. However, it also turns out that CityXplorer itself is not AT ALL consistent in its coverage and it's HARDLY worth $9.95!

I discovered that using the small, or full 2013.10 package when I want to go, using public transit, from home to either Fort Lauderdale or Miami airports, I get only walking turn by turn directions to both airports, although they are in 12 and 20 miles driving distance and I could take two buses or one bus and the rail to reach both these airports. However, if I want to go go to Miami Zoo (and other targets in Miami as well), I get turn by turn walking directions for five miles, to reach the Hollywood rail station, but then it says "take the rail" and shows all the stations from boarding to the destination!!. It seems that from my home, I can't get directions to use the bus, no matter where I want to go, although there are several bus lines in less than half mile distance. Also, I get directions to use the rail for some destinations, but not for others (like not for both airports mentioned above which both have their own rail stations).

I've tried in GPS simulation mode for other US cities I know, like LA, Chicago, Las Vegas, etc... It turns out that the coverage is as unequal as in Miami metro. There are parts of the "covered" areas that don't give directions for using the bus at all, some are giving bus directions for some targets, but not for others, and some are always giving bus directions. Same is true for trains, rails, etc...

I didn't try, but I assume it is the same with the European cities. My conclusion is that when you are a pedestrian, make sure you have Google Maps on your phone. Google will give you DETAILED information about using public transportation, including boarding and arrival times. Forget about your Garmin GPS for this kind of traveling. These devices are very good only for turn by turn walking or driving directions.