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i found out to easily install pictures into a garmin nuvi

 
Mon, 06/10/2013 - 6:55am

I tried to install using the usb cable, too much work. I removed the chip and installed it in my PC. Transfered the photos no problem. If I can help more please ask, prjones520@gmail.com...

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Pierson Jones
Mon, 06/10/2013 - 9:40am

Wasn't that more trouble

Using the USB cable you just have to drag the photos over to the drive. No problem. Isn't removing the chip a lot of trouble?

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Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)
Mon, 06/10/2013 - 9:49am

Chip = SD

mgarledge wrote:

Using the USB cable you just have to drag the photos over to the drive. No problem. Isn't removing the chip a lot of trouble?

He probably removed his SD from the SD slot.

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Nuvi 2460LMT
Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:15am

Agreed

Agreed, but on some devices getting the SD card in and out is as much trouble as finding your USB cable. wink

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Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:26am

USB 1.0

Ah, but then you have to deal with Garmin's s-l-o-w USB 1.0 implementation. Far faster with a modern card reader!

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:53am

Agreed

Garmin transfer rates are slow. You can do it much faster on the computer itself. This is especially true for some of the older Garmin units.

Fred

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 11:02am

Transfer tip

Thanks for the tip. I am never sure which file to put it in. The files do not seem to correspond to the content.

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 2:33pm

I'm With You

FZbar wrote:

Garmin transfer rates are slow. You can do it much faster on the computer itself. This is especially true for some of the older Garmin units.
Fred

I too use a card reader in my PC when copying files to the SD card, I find it faster.

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Nuvi 2460LMT 2 Units
Mon, 06/10/2013 - 5:17pm

Ok

mmullins98 wrote:
mgarledge wrote:

Using the USB cable you just have to drag the photos over to the drive. No problem. Isn't removing the chip a lot of trouble?

He probably removed his SD from the SD slot.

I should of thought of that.

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Mary, Nuvi 2450, Garmin Viago, Honda Navigation, Nuvi 750 (gave to son)
Tue, 06/11/2013 - 1:14pm

SDHC Card Reader 1.99 Via Ebay

mmullins98 wrote:

He probably removed his SD from the SD slot.

I myself prefer the SDHC card vs. the USB for the transfer of files.

I purchased an SDHC card reader for 1.99 + free shipping via Ebay:

"USB 2.0 MMC SD SDHC Memory Card Reader/Writer Windows Vista/XP/2000 Mac OS 9.2"

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150930847115?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:I...

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 1:53pm

I have an older Nuvi 760. I

I have an older Nuvi 760. I see no reason why I would want to view pictures on my Nuvi with mediocre display and short battery life. Do newer models have better display and battery life?