Is there a combined POI file available for Download?
Tue, 01/29/2008 - 3:46am
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17 years
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I know many would have asked this question before me.... 
Instead of downloading individual POI files, is there a combined POI file available, which I can download and synch my GPS, which takes care of everything?
Will that slow down my GPS?
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No, there isn't. And you probably wouldn't really want that anyway.
The file would be huge. It would be difficult to manage and would likely contain a bunch of stuff that you have no interest in.
Once you start taking a look at the files, you will find that it's not too difficult nor time consuming to select the ones you want.
Many GPSs Have Limits
I know my Nuvi can only take 5,000 POIs. I am sure most GPSs have a similar limit.
Out of the 1,000s of POI files, with over 1,000,000 POIs, I am pretty sure your GPS would choke on the complete set.
Garmin #1: eTrex Vista Garmin #2: Nuvi 350 Garmin #3: Forerunner 201 <br> "You are entitled to your own opinion, but you’re not entitled to your own facts." - Sen. D.P. Moynihan
Also the POI here could be a
Also the POI here could be a duplicate of what exist on yout pre-installed POI.
I recommend that you only load what you need.