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According to the Garmin blurb, the Streetpilot III can only read up to 128MB cards . Although the 256MB cards will work, you cannot take advantage of the extra storage space and you may not be able to read some of your data.
I've not tried the bigger (256MB and above) cards on my SP III so cannot confirm this 100% but if the Garmin blurb is correct, you will be wasting your cash if you buy the larger capacity card for this model. ( Unless of course you got it very very cheap).

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As I stated in my post I have a 256mb card in my SP111, and it works, I can confirm this 100% I am running 'City Navigator Version 9' with the latest updates, and on my 256mb card I have all of the UK and Ireland (Republic and North) plus bits of the French, Belgian and Dutch coastline and it all works fine
One for sale here Garmin Mapsource Data Card 256mb on eBay, also, GPS Accessories, GPS, Consumer Electronics (end time 30-Jan-08 12:56:32 GMT)
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As I stated in my post I have a 256mb card in my SP111, and it works, I can confirm this 100% I am running 'City Navigator Version 9' with the latest updates, and on my 256mb card I have all of the UK and Ireland (Republic and North) plus bits of the French, Belgian and Dutch coastline and it all works fine
One for sale here Garmin Mapsource Data Card 256mb on eBay, also, GPS Accessories, GPS, Consumer Electronics (end time 30-Jan-08 12:56:32 GMT)
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This looks like another case of reality clashing with Garmin's "recommendations". I've heard of other instances where users have successfuly used something or other where Garmin states that it is not recommended or it may not work or may damage the unit.
As I stated in my post, I cannot gaurantee the information since I didn't test it ( A diplomatic disclaimer to avoid egg on face!! )
I quite agree that a 248MB card would certainly add a great deal to the functionality ( is that a word?) of the SPIII. The last thing I need to do is to drag a laptop around with me so I can upload maps and save tracks etc.
I can't help but wonder what else you can use ( or do) that Garmin says you can't.

One thing I did do was to get some high capacity (2500mAh) NMH re-chargeable batteries to replace the Duracells. Although I have not had them long enough to run any comparisons, I'm quite confident that, at the very least, I will save a few bob in the long term. Although I normally use my SPIII connected to a power supply, there are times when it is switched on with only battery power. Normal AA's (including Duracells) don't last very long at all. My first set died within a few days. Lets see if the new ones fare any better. At least I won't have to bin them once they are discharged.
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I use a Garmin 256 Mb card in my SP III - no problems. It has been waterproof. drop proof and so far idiot proof.
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As I stated in my post I have a 256mb card in my SP111, and it works, I can confirm this 100% I am running 'City Navigator Version 9' with the latest updates, and on my 256mb card I have all of the UK and Ireland (Republic and North) plus bits of the French, Belgian and Dutch coastline and it all works fine
One for sale here Garmin Mapsource Data Card 256mb on eBay, also, GPS Accessories, GPS, Consumer Electronics (end time 30-Jan-08 12:56:32 GMT)
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Hey, i also purchased a original 256mb memory module from garmin and my streetpilot does not recognize it, it keeps saying "reading module".
I heard it has something to do with the firmware.
What version of firmware do you have on your streetpilot III, i have 2.80 on it?

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