Evidently this is not official until next week, but Garmin is rolling out a subscription based download service for aerial imagery on the Colorado, Oregon and Dakota series GPS'es. The subscription will be locked to one device only and costs $30/year.
See: http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-birdseye-satellite-imagery/
I found the following link and it is working for me now, but earlier I was getting an error message saying the page didn't exist: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=255&pID=70144
See: http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-birdseye-satellite-imagery/
I found the following link and it is working for me now, but earlier I was getting an error message saying the page didn't exist: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=255&pID=70144
BirdsEye™ Satellite Imagery
Part Number: 010-D0699-00
Suggested Retail Price: $ 29.99 USD
Transfer high-resolution satellite imagery to your Garmin handheld device to get a true representation of your surroundings with a subscription to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery.
Use your BirdsEye Satellite Imagery subscription with BaseCamp™ software to transfer an unlimited amount of satellite images to your Garmin device and seamlessly integrate those images into your handheld’s maps whenever you need them.
Transfer an unlimited number of satellite and aerial images to your device with this subscription and free software BaseCamp™.
FEATURES
High-resolution sub-meter color satellite imagery captures the world in brilliant clarity and detail.
Allows you to layer the Garmin vector maps on your handheld (such as TOPO 100K, TOPO 24K or City Navigator®) with BirdsEye Satellite
Imagery for a real-life view of roads, buildings and terrain.
Makes it easy for hunters to perform preseason scouting, determine placement of stands and locate game pinchpoints.
Helps hikers and campers find trails/trailheads and clearings for camping areas.
Lets geocachers determine the terrain type around a cache and identify parking areas close to the caches.
Allows travelers to view tourist hot spots and landmarks from an aerial view to make excursions memorable without getting lost.
REQUIREMENTS
File Information
The file size of this download varies based on amount of area selected. Downloads may be stored to internal memory or SD™ card.
Use with 1 Device Only
This subscription may only be used with 1 compatible, registered device. The device must be registered in myGarmin to activate the subscription on that device. Please purchase additional subscriptions for additional devices.
Download Times
Not for use with dial-up Internet access or satellite Internet providers. Download times may vary based on area selected.
Product Compatibility
Check the Products tab to see whether this map is compatible with your Garmin device. Map subscriptions are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Expiration Date
The subscription lasts 1 year from the activation date. You will need to renew subscription after 1 year.
Minimum Requirements
You must have Garmin's free software BaseCamp™ (version 3.0.0 or later) installed on your computer before you can use this subscription. You also need a myGarmin account. If you do not have one, we will require you to create one during the purchase process.
PC
Windows® XP SP2 or newer
1 GB RAM
at least 1024 x 768 display
USB port
Internet access
Mac
Any Intel-based or PowerPC G4 or later Mac OS®
OS X 10.4.11 or later
1 GB RAM
at least 1024 x 768 display
USB port
Internet access