anybody updated to ver 5.50 for Nuvi 350?

 

Wondering what are the changes and whether needed. The log on Garmin's website said improved map update compatability, but it's kind of confusing as the only map I update is Garmin's map, isn't Garmin's own map compatible with itself?

Thanks

zgnomis wrote: Wondering

zgnomis wrote:

Wondering what are the changes and whether needed. The log on Garmin's website said improved map update compatability, but it's kind of confusing as the only map I update is Garmin's map, isn't Garmin's own map compatible with itself?

Thanks

I'm working on loading it now. My guess is that they mean compatibility with the map updates, seeing how the 2009 maps just came out. Since those are the same for just about every GPS in the same series, maybe the 350 hickups on some areas the 600 serial doesn't.

Seems to have installed OK, but right after I loaded it the screen got really messed up (off center with lines through it). Rebooting the unit fixed it right up, though.

SW ver 5.50 update for nuvi 350

Kind of off topic. But during the update of 3.50, I noticed there is a GPS firmware type G update available. Anyone one know what's that for?
I have GPS firmware 2.90 (in setting->system->about) with 5.50 SW now.

Sirf firmware

acho3 wrote:

...during the update of 3.50, I noticed there is a GPS firmware type G update available.
I have GPS firmware 2.90

What you have seen, is the Sirf V3.00 firmware upgrade.

Personally, I would not install that, unless you currently have some issues with satellite reception.

I installed it on my Nüvi 310 and StreetPilot C510 and it seems to have made the 310 less sensitive. I have not noticed any effects, good or bad with the StreetPilot.

(Just be aware, that once installed - that update can't be removed.)

This will now be followed by a mountain of feedback, from people who say it works "just fine" smile ... but I'd be interested to hear from anyone who thinks it made an improvement...

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Upgraded 2 of mine

I've upgraded 2 nuvi 350's thus far. I did this in preparation for the 2009 map update. No new changes are visible.

I will choose not to install ver 5.5

seems no improvement or enhancement at all.

Firmware Update

Unless you have problems, I would not make the change. With my Zumo I have found that they do not say much about the updates, but at times a new update causes new problems. In my opinion, do not make the change if it is working fine - I still have to revert back to an older update to have some things work and to a newer one to have other things work. I know in time they will get it right, but would not bother if all worked well.

May be interested in ...

You may be interested in these threads:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/13384
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/13548

This version still hasn't addressed the 'Custom POI Linebreak Display' issue. Looks like it's here to stay.

RT

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That's definitely the

That's definitely the improvement I want them to make. Hopefully next release will address this issue.