Originally Posted by
Wheelmonkey
I'd like to avoid purchasing a map for it and find a way to download something that will work for me. At this time I just want to be able to get something that displays roads around here in the Denver area. I can always expand on it later if need be.
Expect to pay some money if you want maps for your GPS. Maps through Garmin aren't all that expensive. If you go to Garmin.com, you're looking at $60, $100 or $130, depending on what you want. Those are the prices for the topographical maps, which you probably need considering where you live. If you were just passing though the area, the price would be a bit steep, but you live there and you'll do a lot of riding close to where you live.
You may be able to get a good price from other sources, so it pays to look around. Have a look at REI and Amazon among others. Both of those may be a bit cheaper than dealing directly with Garmin, but check to make sure.
I'd also suggest looking around for a GPS store in your area. If you find one, you may be able to get a MicroSD card with the maps for your area, at a reasonable price. That's what I did here to get the maps which cover my regular riding and most of my in-province touring.