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Tue, 07/06/2010 - 6:02pm

I just bought my first Garmin and I'm trying to learn all that I can. It's a brand new 3790T and so far I love it. It's their latest unit and if my first week with it is any indication it will be great!
I called tech support with a question last week and the gal wanted to know how I got my hands on one because they were all sold out. I had pre-ordered mine through Amazon two months ago.
I think I'll be spending quite a lot of time reading through this site and other like it. It sure looks like a lot of fun grin

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Tue, 07/06/2010 - 6:39pm

Welcome!

I find now that I use a GPS, I have a hard time explaining why I'm lost...

Ron

Tue, 07/06/2010 - 6:50pm

welcome Runnerduck

Welcome to the site.

One of the first things you should do with your new nit is to connect it to your computer and do a backup of the software that comes installed in the unit. This will allow you a chance to restore it to a known state should something happen.

There are some great tutorials on this site regarding Garmin units in particular. The majority of the tutorials are written for Windows users. Poke around, find them and read, read some more, and yet even more. Once you think you begin to understand some of the things that can be done with your unit remember we are here to answer questions and provide help and direction.

Have fun!

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Tue, 07/06/2010 - 6:55pm

Hello 'new guy'

Hello 'new guy' grin

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Nuvi 350 Born Oct 07 - Nuvi 660 Unit #2 (re)Born Sept 08 - Nuvi 360(Gift to 'the chick' yet maintained by myself) Born July 08
Tue, 07/06/2010 - 7:04pm

Welcome to the Factory

Welcome to the Factory

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All the worlds indeed a stage and we are merely players. Rush
Tue, 07/06/2010 - 7:06pm

Welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard!

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Hawk - Nuvi 1450
Tue, 07/06/2010 - 7:19pm

Welcome to the site

Welcome to the site RunnerDuck.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Tue, 07/06/2010 - 8:16pm

Welcome

You will get several things from this website. Number one is Miss POI, this site would be nothing like it is now without the time and knowledge put into it by her and JM. Second the information is outstanding. You are actually communicating with everyday users. So from all of us, welcome to the site. grin

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Dwayne, Nuvi 1690
Tue, 07/06/2010 - 9:14pm

WELCOME!!

Enjoy

Tue, 07/06/2010 - 10:18pm

Glad To Have You

Runnerduck

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(formerly known as condump) RV 770 LMT-S, Nuvi2797LMT, Nuvi765T
Tue, 07/06/2010 - 10:40pm

Sounds like your on the right track

Enjoy!

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Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 12:30am

welcome

welcome cool

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the art off war is never a winning combination for any one 1490T
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 3:04am

Welcome !

RonJS wrote:

I find now that I use a GPS, I have a hard time explaining why I'm lost...

Ron

Let's not worry about getting lost - so long as your GPS allows you to talk about it later ?

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Ain't nuthin' never just right to do the things you wanna do when you wanna do them, so you best just go ahead and do them anyway ! (Rancid Crabtree, from Pat F McManus fame)
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 3:13am

Welcome to the site....

Wow the 3790T Garmin looks amazing. Enjoy your Gamin and the site. We are here if you have have questions.

Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:09am

welcome

enjoy your stay

Wed, 07/07/2010 - 8:26am

I would also...

...highly recommend another site by Gary Hayman, a member here at poi-factory

http://home.comcast.net/~ghayman3/garmin.gps/

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— (Garmin nuvi 765T) — "people who say money can't buy happiness, don't know where to shop"
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 8:28am

welcome to the forum

welcome to the forum

Wed, 07/07/2010 - 5:35pm

Welcome

Welcome to the forum.....this is really the best place that I have found to get the information and files needed to get the most out of your GPS!

I learn something everytime I log on......Hope you enjoy it!

Wed, 07/07/2010 - 6:41pm

This is the place to ask if you're having trouble with your GPS.

It's rare that someone here doesn't know the solution. And it's a lot more convenient than calling Garmin customer support.

Wed, 07/07/2010 - 7:37pm

Welcome!

Welcome!

Wed, 07/07/2010 - 8:23pm

Very confusing product lines

Very confusing product lines nowadays. Keep my 350 going.

Wed, 07/07/2010 - 8:43pm

Welcome....

....to the right place to learn GPS stuff.

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GPSmap76Cx handheld, Nuvi 2557LMT, Nuvfi 2598LMTHD
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 9:07pm

Welcome

RunnerDuck!

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Expect nothing!, appreciate benignity!
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 9:58pm

Hello

Welcome to the club!

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"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score" Lombardi
Wed, 07/07/2010 - 9:58pm

Hello

Welcome to the club!

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"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score" Lombardi
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 3:47am

Garmin vehicles for your Nüvi

Another site I like to recommend, I believe Tony is part of this community as well.

Oh, the site : http://www.vehiclesforgarminnuvi.com

Enjoy !

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Ain't nuthin' never just right to do the things you wanna do when you wanna do them, so you best just go ahead and do them anyway ! (Rancid Crabtree, from Pat F McManus fame)
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 4:49am

hi new guy

hi new guy

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DriveSmart 50, DriveSmart 60, nuvi 2595, nuvi 3760,
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 5:50am

New Guy

Welcome aboard. grin

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2597 Sometimes I wonder..."Why is that Frisbee getting bigger?"...and then, it hits me.
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 9:27am

Welcome and safe travel

Welcome and safe travel

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John B - Garmin 765T
Thu, 07/08/2010 - 9:29am

welcome

welcome

Thu, 07/08/2010 - 9:40am

Welcome

Hi new guy, welcome to the site.

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Wanted -Woman with GPS -send picture of GPS
Fri, 07/09/2010 - 9:52am

Welcome and now that you

Welcome and now that you have a GPS you will never be lost again razz

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Fri, 07/09/2010 - 11:44am

Welcome to the site!

Sounds as if you're off to a running start with the latest garmin and finding POI Factory. Have fun and enjoy all the files available here.

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Fri, 07/09/2010 - 12:03pm

Welcome aboard....

.... and keep poking around, you'll easily pick up a thing or two here! Lotta good info to be discovered. wink

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Fri, 07/09/2010 - 12:38pm

New to POI also

grin I am also new to the POI family here. I never new you could get all of this stuff for my Garmin 1490. Cool! I am looking forward to learning more about all I can do with it. At first I thought it was just a product to show me the way, but it has exceeded my expectations.

I downloaded a couple of things already and am looking forward to taking advantage. Thanks to those of you that worked so hard to bring us these accessories to our products!

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 1:28pm

Welcome New Guy

Welcome New Guy

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 2:57pm

Hello....

welcome, you have stumbled upon the slickest thing around...youi'll use it alot, it grows on you...

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Fri, 07/09/2010 - 3:54pm

Welcome, great site!

Welcome, great site!

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Nuvi 360, OS X Lion 10.7
Fri, 07/09/2010 - 5:45pm

Welcome

debbruno welcome to the Factory community.
Enjoy!

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Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
Fri, 07/09/2010 - 10:53pm

You are in the right place

Welcome to the best site for GPS.

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 11:50pm

I'm also new to this site

I'm new to this site but have been using a Garmin a couple years. Who knew all this information was available! We have a low bridge here in Pierre SD, there are always RV A/C pieces laying by it.

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Rob Swanson
Fri, 07/09/2010 - 11:53pm

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Welcome aboard! smile

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Michael (Nuvi 2639LMT)
Sat, 07/10/2010 - 12:28am

Hi Welcome to POI

Hi Welcome to POI.

Sat, 07/10/2010 - 12:30am

welcome

welcome

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Garmin 3597 LMTHD
Sat, 07/10/2010 - 7:38am

3790T

Would like to know your initial response to the 3790T, as I have one also. I have had many, many Garmins and when a new model comes out. I sell my present one on eBay as they are always kept in brand new condition I have no trouble. I would like to see a more current version of NAVTEQ, that Garmin would use in theirmap finding and plotting. Would like to hear your uptake on the 3790T, I have had my since June but still playing and experiencing. Well enjoy it, it does have in my opinion some short comings...roboni

Sat, 07/10/2010 - 7:38am

New Guy

Welcome to the greatest forum on the world wide web.

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Alan-Garmin c340
Sat, 07/10/2010 - 8:08am

Welcome!

There's lots of good information for you here. That should be a great unit. Have fun!

Sat, 07/10/2010 - 8:11am

low bridge

swany53 wrote:

I'm new to this site but have been using a Garmin a couple years. Who knew all this information was available! We have a low bridge here in Pierre SD, there are always RV A/C pieces laying by it.

Welcome to the site. If you could get info on that bridge IE height, name of road, coordinates, etc and contact firenutts http://www.poi-factory.com/user/2237 he can load it into his file if he doesn't already have it.

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All the worlds indeed a stage and we are merely players. Rush
Sat, 07/10/2010 - 10:31am

Welcome

Welcome to the site

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Val - Nuvi 785t and Streetpilot C340
Sat, 07/10/2010 - 11:07am

Welcome aboard.

Welcome aboard.

Sat, 07/10/2010 - 2:04pm

Welcome to the site

Have only been a member for a few weeks, but have say this site is full of great information.

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