Maybe it'll be another 204 days like for this update...
Fri, 02/10/2023 - 9:38pm
Sixeye
14 years
Too Long
Seems to me that having very long periods between map updates is discouraging to their customers.
Sat, 02/11/2023 - 12:23am
zx1100e1
15 years
I predict 12/24/2023.
I predict 12/24/2023.
Sat, 02/11/2023 - 11:59pm
JanJ
15 years
That was quick!
That was quick!
-- A 2689LMT in both our cars that we love... and a Nuvi 660 with Lifetime Maps that we have had literally forever....
And a 2011 Ford Escape with Nav System that is totally ignored!
Sun, 02/12/2023 - 10:09am
KenSny
10 years
disagree
Sixeye wrote:
Seems to me that having very long periods between map updates is discouraging to their customers.
I would bet that most people (not us) do not even update the device once as long as they own it. I know of quite a few who "can't be bothered" downloading and using Express, they are perfectly happy with the device the way they bought it.
I would love to see Garmin's statistics on the number of units sold versus the number of map update downloads.
-- I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
Sun, 02/12/2023 - 11:32am
Ralph6410
7 years
I think..
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
-- Lives in Edmonton AB A volunteer driver for Drive Happiness.ca and now (since June 20 2021) uses a DS65 to find his clients.
Sun, 02/12/2023 - 12:08pm
AGRANH
3 years
I think
Ralph6410 wrote:
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
I don't think that's it The Pnd market is still pretty sizable infact now garmin is seeing the RV as growing market. I think 2023 lack of maps was because the last few maps had many errors and it took time to correct the errors, but time will tell.
Sun, 02/12/2023 - 12:11pm
John from PA
9 years
You might be surprised…
Ralph6410 wrote:
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
I have a lot of friends that ask me about updating their GPS devices (Garmin & TomTom) that have gone unused for a few years. With apps on cell phones, many people are getting hit by data plans, lack of signal, etc. I have friends vacationing at the moment in New Mexico. They borrowed my “backup” Garmin because there are so many areas where they lack good cellular signal.
-- John from PA
Sun, 02/12/2023 - 1:25pm
Frside007
15 years
The vast majority don't use Garmin anymore..
I think less updates a year maybe here to stay. I guess we'll see. I use a Dezl 770 for work and have a Nuvi 2558 but it sits on my computer desk rather than in my personal vehicle. If I'm in my car I use Google Maps. Garmin works for me because I can save a location and where the entrance is which may not be the actual address. I can use it again for next time this stop comes up on my route or add it quickly if I need to go there unexpectedly. In my personal car it's usually finding a one off place where Google is much better at showing everything nearby and it's updated much more often. When I retire both my Garmin(s) will probably be dust collecting paper weights.
Sun, 02/12/2023 - 2:27pm
alandb
15 years
Garmin vs Google
I'm a fan of Google maps but not so much of Google navigation. For that reason, I continue to use my Garmin devices in my vehicles and keep them up to date. My newest car (a 2017) even has Android Auto with Google navigation and I still prefer my DriveLuxe 51 with Smartphone Link and keep it permanently mounted and plugged in.
If Garmin had not discontinued their Viago app (remember that?) and continued to improve it, I probably would have switched to smartphone navigation. But as it stands now, I'll keep using my dedicated Garmin devices.
Updating know. I'll let you hardworkers know how it goes! Have an awesome week.
Mon, 02/13/2023 - 8:15pm
sydric
16 years
July
July but June or May would be good too.
Mon, 02/13/2023 - 8:27pm
maddog67
14 years
I have a brother who falls into this category
KenSny wrote:
Sixeye wrote:
Seems to me that having very long periods between map updates is discouraging to their customers.
I would bet that most people (not us) do not even update the device once as long as they own it. I know of quite a few who "can't be bothered" downloading and using Express, they are perfectly happy with the device the way they bought it.
I would love to see Garmin's statistics on the number of units sold versus the number of map update downloads.
He doesn’t have a clue as to how to update his Garmin’s and he has two. I have asked him about updating them and he just shrugs it off.
-- With God, all things are possible.
——State motto of the Great State of Ohio
Tue, 02/14/2023 - 1:35pm
minke
9 years
qu'est-ce que c'est
AGRANH wrote:
Ralph6410 wrote:
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
I don't think that's it The Pnd market is still pretty sizable infact now garmin is seeing the RV as growing market. I think 2023 lack of maps was because the last few maps had many errors and it took time to correct the errors, but time will tell.
Personal Navigation Device.
Not sure if your post was a question or sarcasm.
I was clueless
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 9:56am
KenSny
10 years
PND
Every college kid knows it means Party Next Door....geez
-- I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 11:14am
mcginkleschmidt
12 years
I Had No Clue
KenSny wrote:
Every college kid knows it means Party Next Door....geez
It's been 60 years since I was a college kid. I worked a full-time job while I went to school full-time. Who knew? Partying was not an endeavor in which I participated.
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 1:07pm
alandb
15 years
PND
PND was a pretty common term in the early forum days, so I guess knowing what it is dates me. Just put PND in the POI Factory search bar and see how many hits you get
PND was a pretty common term in the early forum days, so I guess knowing what it is dates me. Just put PND in the POI Factory search bar and see how many hits you get
Perhaps that's true. I didn't check that. I did check duckduckgo (a search engine) and found what I did display.
The "it's obvious to me, it should be to everyone" view strikes me as a communications problem. I'm not sure how often I don't finish reading because I just don't feel like looking up something that I might not find and I might find uninteresting.
I think that the message board would be better if folks like me didn't have to look up things to learn e.g. that stinger, in lower case, which doesn't sound like a car, is a car. So,,, I honestly wish that we had fewer (what are to me) obscure references. And yes, asking "what is it?" in French was sarcasm.
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 10:51pm
KenSny
10 years
yep
This thread is finally getting some much needed humor.....
-- I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
Tue, 02/21/2023 - 3:08pm
bennor3814
9 years
Hopefully
The delay for the next map update isn't as long as the last one.
-- Nuvi 2598 | Nuvi 350 | eTrex Vista | eTrex 30x
Wed, 02/22/2023 - 9:58am
zcfyhome
15 years
waiting...
waiting...
Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:23am
KenSny
10 years
well
I predict......September-December, or next year this time.
And now my crystal ball has shattered for no apparent reason. Maybe the stress of looking a year into the future somehow was too much strain.
Maybe we should all carry a crayon or chalk and write on walls and buildings for the passersby to see: "Garmin update". Maybe it will make the TV news. It could start a revolution of sorts.
Ok, this post is good, no big words to look up.
-- I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
Mon, 02/27/2023 - 2:59pm
Sixeye
14 years
WAZE
Ralph6410 wrote:
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
Have they fixed WAZE to where it isn't a battery hog? The few times I've tried it, it drained my iPhone battery like nobody's business.
Thu, 03/02/2023 - 6:31pm
sydric
16 years
Waze
I can only run Waze when my phone is plugged in. It burns through the battery in short order and the phone is relatively new.
Thu, 03/02/2023 - 6:46pm
verppoi
14 years
Waze vs. Garmin vs. Rand McNally GPS Updates
Waze works great on my Galaxy S21 but drains the battery if used for more than an hour.
The best part about Waze in my motorhome is it informs me of police so I can prepare for traffic slow downs even if we are traveling at the speed limit.
Waze map updates are the best as they are community driven.
Both of my RND 7720 and TND 720 allows me to send speed changes and road updates while driving to assist Rand McNally in updating their maps.
The convoluted way to sending road updates TO Garmin, through an email, is just outdated and does not use the customers who are actually driving every road out there in real-time.
Thu, 03/02/2023 - 6:49pm
phranc
16 years
Yahbut, you can go to the
Yahbut, you can go to the Here Webpage and make corrections. Garmin uses Here.
-- Frank
DriveSmart55
37.322760, -79.511267
Mon, 03/13/2023 - 10:37am
bennor3814
9 years
Monday
Bump while we wait.
-- Nuvi 2598 | Nuvi 350 | eTrex Vista | eTrex 30x
Thu, 03/16/2023 - 10:36am
an94
12 years
Considering the dwindling
Considering the dwindling user base for the automotive portable GPS market I wonder how much longer Garmin will offer map updates.
-- an94
Thu, 03/16/2023 - 11:18pm
plunder
16 years
Me, too
an94 wrote:
Considering the dwindling user base for the automotive portable GPS market I wonder how much longer Garmin will offer map updates.
I feel the same way. Neither of my two cars have onboard gps nor do I anticipate getting a new car anytime soon, so once Garmin decides that enough is enough in the automobile market, and that may come sooner rather than later, I'll miss all the new functions that come out periodically from Garmin.
Phil
-- "No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won't make it worse."
Fri, 03/17/2023 - 1:37am
nickjr
17 years
Also waiting
Also waiting
-- NickJr
Nuvi 3597LMT
Sat, 03/18/2023 - 1:36pm
JanJ
15 years
The one time I had to use
The one time I had to use google navigation was in the financial area of San Francisco. The height of buildings blocked access to Satellites, and route became ‘lost’. By the time wife put in the info on her phone, reception returned on Garmin. I was 5 blocks off route
Using Google Maps in mountain roads of Western North Carolina always results in unusual routes.
Garmin Wins here!
-- A 2689LMT in both our cars that we love... and a Nuvi 660 with Lifetime Maps that we have had literally forever....
And a 2011 Ford Escape with Nav System that is totally ignored!
Mon, 03/20/2023 - 8:44am
jackrabbit000
10 years
Bump
Bump to next page?
Mon, 03/27/2023 - 9:07am
zcfyhome
15 years
waiting...hope quick
waiting...hope quick
Mon, 03/27/2023 - 11:04am
raycock
16 years
Magic Earth
I personally use Magic Earth which is a free app for IOS. It's got the same features as Waze but will work without internet. Great for those mountain trips. I am personally putting in about 100-150 places a day in North Carolina by editing the maps using Openstreet Maps. Give it a try. Bet you'll be surprised. Still got my Garmin and use it occasionally. And Magic Earth don't track you like Google and Waze does.
Mon, 03/27/2023 - 1:48pm
sydric
16 years
Soon?
Some holiday travel upcoming. New maps would help.
Mon, 03/27/2023 - 6:57pm
rigel
17 years
I need it!
I have a number of long road trips coming up starting in early June, sure hope we have a refresh soon.
The one time I had to use google navigation was in the financial area of San Francisco. The height of buildings blocked access to Satellites, and route became ‘lost’. By the time wife put in the info on her phone, reception returned on Garmin. I was 5 blocks off route
Using Google Maps in mountain roads of Western North Carolina always results in unusual routes.
Garmin Wins here!
This is a great example of what I often say.
For those that post the question:
Should I use Garmin or Google Maps?
The answer is C: Use BOTH!
Particularly on trips in unfamiliar areas.
If/when they agree with one another, great!
When they don't, find out why and plan accordingly!
Sat, 04/01/2023 - 3:18am
plunder
16 years
Makes sense
Jim1348 wrote:
JanJ wrote:
The one time I had to use google navigation was in the financial area of San Francisco. The height of buildings blocked access to Satellites, and route became ‘lost’. By the time wife put in the info on her phone, reception returned on Garmin. I was 5 blocks off route
Using Google Maps in mountain roads of Western North Carolina always results in unusual routes.
Garmin Wins here!
This is a great example of what I often say.
For those that post the question:
Should I use Garmin or Google Maps?
The answer is C: Use BOTH!
Particularly on trips in unfamiliar areas.
If/when they agree with one another, great!
When they don't, find out why and plan accordingly!
Makes perfect sense to me.
Phil
-- "No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won't make it worse."
Sun, 04/02/2023 - 8:41am
pwohlrab
15 years
Tried that once
Became more confused. I had to rent a car in SC due to a collision on mine. It had GPS. I had my GPS and waze. Ran all 3 to compare. Due to issues of date of maps (car was outdated by 2 years), route numbers vs road names, etc I got really messed up. I had to stop and look at all of them. Finally had enough and used my GPS. Waze only gets used for quick trips to spots not in my GPS.
Jim1348 wrote:
JanJ wrote:
The one time I had to use google navigation was in the financial area of San Francisco. The height of buildings blocked access to Satellites, and route became ‘lost’. By the time wife put in the info on her phone, reception returned on Garmin. I was 5 blocks off route
Using Google Maps in mountain roads of Western North Carolina always results in unusual routes.
Garmin Wins here!
This is a great example of what I often say.
For those that post the question:
Should I use Garmin or Google Maps?
The answer is C: Use BOTH!
Particularly on trips in unfamiliar areas.
If/when they agree with one another, great!
When they don't, find out why and plan accordingly!
-- Nuvi 2460LMT.
Sun, 04/02/2023 - 2:03pm
TnPapa
16 years
as soon as politicians speak
as soon as politicians speak the truth
Mon, 04/03/2023 - 9:45am
ruggb
13 years
Magic Earth for Android
raycock wrote:
I personally use Magic Earth which is a free app for IOS. It's got the same features as Waze but will work without internet. Great for those mountain trips. I am personally putting in about 100-150 places a day in North Carolina by editing the maps using Openstreet Maps. Give it a try. Bet you'll be surprised. Still got my Garmin and use it occasionally. And Magic Earth don't track you like Google and Waze does.
Just looked it up and website says it is available for Android also.
Mon, 04/03/2023 - 2:22pm
sydric
16 years
Will Try
I'll give it a look. Thanks.
ruggb wrote:
raycock wrote:
I personally use Magic Earth which is a free app for IOS. It's got the same features as Waze but will work without internet. Great for those mountain trips. I am personally putting in about 100-150 places a day in North Carolina by editing the maps using Openstreet Maps. Give it a try. Bet you'll be surprised. Still got my Garmin and use it occasionally. And Magic Earth don't track you like Google and Waze does.
Just looked it up and website says it is available for Android also.
Mon, 04/03/2023 - 5:48pm
ruggb
13 years
I inore mine to
JanJ wrote:
That was quick!
I have tried using the nav (which I only have because it comes with other options I want) and both times, on my Rav4 and now my Highlander, it lead me astray and I had to revert to my trusty Garmin. Built in nav systems need to go. They can only be updated once a year at about $150. per. I got my used 3597 with lifetime updates for $150. Why would I opt to update the nav? Oh, yes, the updates can be had on eBay for about 1/2 that if you can find the latest one.
Tue, 04/04/2023 - 7:15am
Steve620
15 years
Map Update
I just had to pay 100 to update factory Nav in my car after 5 years
Wed, 04/05/2023 - 8:38am
Ralph6410
7 years
What version gets loaded?
When I ask Siri (via CarPlay) to load Google Maps or Apple Maps does it not load the version that I have on my iPhone.. and, would that not be the latest version??
-- Lives in Edmonton AB A volunteer driver for Drive Happiness.ca and now (since June 20 2021) uses a DS65 to find his clients.
Fri, 04/07/2023 - 6:10am
bennor3814
9 years
Friday bump
As we continue to wait.
-- Nuvi 2598 | Nuvi 350 | eTrex Vista | eTrex 30x
Sat, 04/08/2023 - 10:30pm
anh
11 years
bump to next 2025.10 :)
skip next and dream on!
C'mon as all ya told here
Loaded many apps Waze, Google, GPS in dash, etc
still loving back to old fashion way such as zumo for bike and nuvi for car
nothing is perfect until now but at least can survive somehere don't have enough data nor internet
someone mentioned North Carolina, still local police aggressive or hide in the hub of trees, got ticket there. terrible
Be careful, they mostly hide many corner you don't see it yet, especially the way back to the sea
Who knows...
Maybe it'll be another 204 days like for this update...
Too Long
Seems to me that having very long periods between map updates is discouraging to their customers.
I predict 12/24/2023.
I predict 12/24/2023.
That was quick!
That was quick!
A 2689LMT in both our cars that we love... and a Nuvi 660 with Lifetime Maps that we have had literally forever.... And a 2011 Ford Escape with Nav System that is totally ignored!
disagree
Seems to me that having very long periods between map updates is discouraging to their customers.
I would bet that most people (not us) do not even update the device once as long as they own it. I know of quite a few who "can't be bothered" downloading and using Express, they are perfectly happy with the device the way they bought it.
I would love to see Garmin's statistics on the number of units sold versus the number of map update downloads.
I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
I think..
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
Lives in Edmonton AB A volunteer driver for Drive Happiness.ca and now (since June 20 2021) uses a DS65 to find his clients.
I think
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
I don't think that's it The Pnd market is still pretty sizable infact now garmin is seeing the RV as growing market. I think 2023 lack of maps was because the last few maps had many errors and it took time to correct the errors, but time will tell.
You might be surprised…
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
I have a lot of friends that ask me about updating their GPS devices (Garmin & TomTom) that have gone unused for a few years. With apps on cell phones, many people are getting hit by data plans, lack of signal, etc. I have friends vacationing at the moment in New Mexico. They borrowed my “backup” Garmin because there are so many areas where they lack good cellular signal.
John from PA
The vast majority don't use Garmin anymore..
I think less updates a year maybe here to stay. I guess we'll see. I use a Dezl 770 for work and have a Nuvi 2558 but it sits on my computer desk rather than in my personal vehicle. If I'm in my car I use Google Maps. Garmin works for me because I can save a location and where the entrance is which may not be the actual address. I can use it again for next time this stop comes up on my route or add it quickly if I need to go there unexpectedly. In my personal car it's usually finding a one off place where Google is much better at showing everything nearby and it's updated much more often. When I retire both my Garmin(s) will probably be dust collecting paper weights.
Garmin vs Google
I'm a fan of Google maps but not so much of Google navigation. For that reason, I continue to use my Garmin devices in my vehicles and keep them up to date. My newest car (a 2017) even has Android Auto with Google navigation and I still prefer my DriveLuxe 51 with Smartphone Link and keep it permanently mounted and plugged in.
If Garmin had not discontinued their Viago app (remember that?) and continued to improve it, I probably would have switched to smartphone navigation. But as it stands now, I'll keep using my dedicated Garmin devices.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
Know
Updating know. I'll let you hardworkers know how it goes! Have an awesome week.
July
July but June or May would be good too.
I have a brother who falls into this category
Seems to me that having very long periods between map updates is discouraging to their customers.
I would bet that most people (not us) do not even update the device once as long as they own it. I know of quite a few who "can't be bothered" downloading and using Express, they are perfectly happy with the device the way they bought it.
I would love to see Garmin's statistics on the number of units sold versus the number of map update downloads.
He doesn’t have a clue as to how to update his Garmin’s and he has two. I have asked him about updating them and he just shrugs it off.
With God, all things are possible. ——State motto of the Great State of Ohio
qu'est-ce que c'est
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
I don't think that's it The Pnd market is still pretty sizable infact now garmin is seeing the RV as growing market. I think 2023 lack of maps was because the last few maps had many errors and it took time to correct the errors, but time will tell.
Qu'est-ce que c'est Pnd?
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?
Philanthropy News Digest?
post-nasal drip?
Personal Navigation Device.
Not sure if your post was a question or sarcasm.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
I'm glad someone asked
Personal Navigation Device.
Not sure if your post was a question or sarcasm.
I was clueless
PND
Every college kid knows it means Party Next Door....geez
I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
I Had No Clue
Every college kid knows it means Party Next Door....geez
It's been 60 years since I was a college kid. I worked a full-time job while I went to school full-time. Who knew? Partying was not an endeavor in which I participated.
PND
PND was a pretty common term in the early forum days, so I guess knowing what it is dates me. Just put PND in the POI Factory search bar and see how many hits you get
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
"it's obvious to me"
PND was a pretty common term in the early forum days, so I guess knowing what it is dates me. Just put PND in the POI Factory search bar and see how many hits you get
Perhaps that's true. I didn't check that. I did check duckduckgo (a search engine) and found what I did display.
The "it's obvious to me, it should be to everyone" view strikes me as a communications problem. I'm not sure how often I don't finish reading because I just don't feel like looking up something that I might not find and I might find uninteresting.
I think that the message board would be better if folks like me didn't have to look up things to learn e.g. that stinger, in lower case, which doesn't sound like a car, is a car. So,,, I honestly wish that we had fewer (what are to me) obscure references. And yes, asking "what is it?" in French was sarcasm.
yep
This thread is finally getting some much needed humor.....
I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
Hopefully
The delay for the next map update isn't as long as the last one.
Nuvi 2598 | Nuvi 350 | eTrex Vista | eTrex 30x
waiting...
waiting...
well
I predict......September-December, or next year this time.
And now my crystal ball has shattered for no apparent reason. Maybe the stress of looking a year into the future somehow was too much strain.
Maybe we should all carry a crayon or chalk and write on walls and buildings for the passersby to see: "Garmin update". Maybe it will make the TV news. It could start a revolution of sorts.
Ok, this post is good, no big words to look up.
I never get lost, but I do explore new territory every now and then.
WAZE
Those that actively use their Garmin likely update as often as they can. But, I think it's becoming a dwindling market. Google or Apple or Waze maps on CarPlay do a pretty decent job. I use my Garmin to direct me to new addresses (as a volunteer driver for seniors www.drivehappiness.ca) but if my Garmin can't find it.. a good chance the alternatives can.
Have they fixed WAZE to where it isn't a battery hog? The few times I've tried it, it drained my iPhone battery like nobody's business.
Waze
I can only run Waze when my phone is plugged in. It burns through the battery in short order and the phone is relatively new.
Waze vs. Garmin vs. Rand McNally GPS Updates
Waze works great on my Galaxy S21 but drains the battery if used for more than an hour.
The best part about Waze in my motorhome is it informs me of police so I can prepare for traffic slow downs even if we are traveling at the speed limit.
Waze map updates are the best as they are community driven.
Both of my RND 7720 and TND 720 allows me to send speed changes and road updates while driving to assist Rand McNally in updating their maps.
The convoluted way to sending road updates TO Garmin, through an email, is just outdated and does not use the customers who are actually driving every road out there in real-time.
Yahbut, you can go to the
Yahbut, you can go to the Here Webpage and make corrections. Garmin uses Here.
Frank DriveSmart55 37.322760, -79.511267
Monday
Bump while we wait.
Nuvi 2598 | Nuvi 350 | eTrex Vista | eTrex 30x
Considering the dwindling
Considering the dwindling user base for the automotive portable GPS market I wonder how much longer Garmin will offer map updates.
an94
Me, too
Considering the dwindling user base for the automotive portable GPS market I wonder how much longer Garmin will offer map updates.
I feel the same way. Neither of my two cars have onboard gps nor do I anticipate getting a new car anytime soon, so once Garmin decides that enough is enough in the automobile market, and that may come sooner rather than later, I'll miss all the new functions that come out periodically from Garmin.
Phil
"No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won't make it worse."
Also waiting
Also waiting
NickJr Nuvi 3597LMT
The one time I had to use
The one time I had to use google navigation was in the financial area of San Francisco. The height of buildings blocked access to Satellites, and route became ‘lost’. By the time wife put in the info on her phone, reception returned on Garmin. I was 5 blocks off route
Using Google Maps in mountain roads of Western North Carolina always results in unusual routes.
Garmin Wins here!
A 2689LMT in both our cars that we love... and a Nuvi 660 with Lifetime Maps that we have had literally forever.... And a 2011 Ford Escape with Nav System that is totally ignored!
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waiting...hope quick
waiting...hope quick
Magic Earth
I personally use Magic Earth which is a free app for IOS. It's got the same features as Waze but will work without internet. Great for those mountain trips. I am personally putting in about 100-150 places a day in North Carolina by editing the maps using Openstreet Maps. Give it a try. Bet you'll be surprised. Still got my Garmin and use it occasionally. And Magic Earth don't track you like Google and Waze does.
Soon?
Some holiday travel upcoming. New maps would help.
I need it!
I have a number of long road trips coming up starting in early June, sure hope we have a refresh soon.
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The one time I had to use google navigation was in the financial area of San Francisco. The height of buildings blocked access to Satellites, and route became ‘lost’. By the time wife put in the info on her phone, reception returned on Garmin. I was 5 blocks off route
Using Google Maps in mountain roads of Western North Carolina always results in unusual routes.
Garmin Wins here!
This is a great example of what I often say.
For those that post the question:
Should I use Garmin or Google Maps?
The answer is C: Use BOTH!
Particularly on trips in unfamiliar areas.
If/when they agree with one another, great!
When they don't, find out why and plan accordingly!
Makes sense
The one time I had to use google navigation was in the financial area of San Francisco. The height of buildings blocked access to Satellites, and route became ‘lost’. By the time wife put in the info on her phone, reception returned on Garmin. I was 5 blocks off route
Using Google Maps in mountain roads of Western North Carolina always results in unusual routes.
Garmin Wins here!
This is a great example of what I often say.
For those that post the question:
Should I use Garmin or Google Maps?
The answer is C: Use BOTH!
Particularly on trips in unfamiliar areas.
If/when they agree with one another, great!
When they don't, find out why and plan accordingly!
Makes perfect sense to me.
Phil
"No misfortune is so bad that whining about it won't make it worse."
Tried that once
Became more confused. I had to rent a car in SC due to a collision on mine. It had GPS. I had my GPS and waze. Ran all 3 to compare. Due to issues of date of maps (car was outdated by 2 years), route numbers vs road names, etc I got really messed up. I had to stop and look at all of them. Finally had enough and used my GPS. Waze only gets used for quick trips to spots not in my GPS.
The one time I had to use google navigation was in the financial area of San Francisco. The height of buildings blocked access to Satellites, and route became ‘lost’. By the time wife put in the info on her phone, reception returned on Garmin. I was 5 blocks off route
Using Google Maps in mountain roads of Western North Carolina always results in unusual routes.
Garmin Wins here!
This is a great example of what I often say.
For those that post the question:
Should I use Garmin or Google Maps?
The answer is C: Use BOTH!
Particularly on trips in unfamiliar areas.
If/when they agree with one another, great!
When they don't, find out why and plan accordingly!
Nuvi 2460LMT.
as soon as politicians speak
as soon as politicians speak the truth
Magic Earth for Android
I personally use Magic Earth which is a free app for IOS. It's got the same features as Waze but will work without internet. Great for those mountain trips. I am personally putting in about 100-150 places a day in North Carolina by editing the maps using Openstreet Maps. Give it a try. Bet you'll be surprised. Still got my Garmin and use it occasionally. And Magic Earth don't track you like Google and Waze does.
Just looked it up and website says it is available for Android also.
Will Try
I'll give it a look. Thanks.
I personally use Magic Earth which is a free app for IOS. It's got the same features as Waze but will work without internet. Great for those mountain trips. I am personally putting in about 100-150 places a day in North Carolina by editing the maps using Openstreet Maps. Give it a try. Bet you'll be surprised. Still got my Garmin and use it occasionally. And Magic Earth don't track you like Google and Waze does.
Just looked it up and website says it is available for Android also.
I inore mine to
That was quick!
I have tried using the nav (which I only have because it comes with other options I want) and both times, on my Rav4 and now my Highlander, it lead me astray and I had to revert to my trusty Garmin. Built in nav systems need to go. They can only be updated once a year at about $150. per. I got my used 3597 with lifetime updates for $150. Why would I opt to update the nav? Oh, yes, the updates can be had on eBay for about 1/2 that if you can find the latest one.
Map Update
I just had to pay 100 to update factory Nav in my car after 5 years
What version gets loaded?
When I ask Siri (via CarPlay) to load Google Maps or Apple Maps does it not load the version that I have on my iPhone.. and, would that not be the latest version??
Lives in Edmonton AB A volunteer driver for Drive Happiness.ca and now (since June 20 2021) uses a DS65 to find his clients.
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Nuvi 2598 | Nuvi 350 | eTrex Vista | eTrex 30x
bump to next 2025.10 :)
skip next and dream on!
C'mon as all ya told here
Loaded many apps Waze, Google, GPS in dash, etc
still loving back to old fashion way such as zumo for bike and nuvi for car
nothing is perfect until now but at least can survive somehere don't have enough data nor internet
someone mentioned North Carolina, still local police aggressive or hide in the hub of trees, got ticket there. terrible
Be careful, they mostly hide many corner you don't see it yet, especially the way back to the sea
enjoy but no hassle. Good luck everyone!