TomTom Software (adding user content)

Dump it, sell it, buy a Garmin, use smartphone, or car with built in NAv.

Any Garmin suggestions?

I’m not up to date on the current Garmin models but I do suggest you consider refurbished models from https://www.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/107540/garmin-automot... once you get recommendations and make a decision. A key thing to consider would be screen size. Also make sure you get a device with lifetime maps and traffic. In that regard look for “LMT” in the name of the device, or something similar.

Also, devices that have “Smart” in the name often require pairing with a Smartphone for full functionality. I personally don’t care for that feature, finding the standalone device more than adequate in the Philadelphia area.

I agree that refurbs and even used models are what I'd look for and buy. Some online Garmin dealers offer many refurb devices. I also have been happy using ebay for used models. If buying used, be sure that the Seller has great feedback and is including the factory mount and not just selling the GPS device.

The old nuvi 3597 remains a favorite by many here, and although some have reported issues, I also have and like the DriveLuxe 51.

If you have a smartphone, a Garmin device with can Bluetooth to the phone with a Garmin app and that will offer the best traffic data, road closures, weather, etc. The Garmin app uses very little mobile data in case that's a concern. With the Garmin app on a smartphone, the device can Bluetooth phone/text to a connected vehicle's audio system and simultaneously Bluetooth to the GPS for traffic, weather, etc.

working on it, they left out part of the tray icon menu

I can ftp to the folders previously used by the "add community content" and fill them
http://169.254.255.1/personal/
ftp://169.254.255.1/personal/

it displays

Index of /personal/
Name Modified Size
cars/ 13-Nov-2019 00:02 [DIRECTORY]
photos/ 01-Apr-2023 18:54 [DIRECTORY]
pois/ 17-May-2023 16:37 [DIRECTORY]
schemes/ 03-Mar-2020 00:19 [DIRECTORY]
sounds/ 01-Jan-2007 03:30 [DIRECTORY]
voices/ 31-Jan-2023 15:05 [DIRECTORY]
pcmiPrivacyFlagFile 12-Nov-2019 23:59 0

and the folders are full of the files that should be present

164 reports to tomtom -watch for a "required update"

almostbob, do you mean that TomTom made a mistake and wrote a bug into the software? Further, that it will be corrected in an update?

good experiences with refurbished models.

Exactly that

OK, then this thread gets the "much ado about nothing" box checked.

Hi,
You think they messed up on the new software update and will correct it?
Anthony

the last screwup took 3 weeks, -- two weeks to go

(10:24 am Atlantic time UTC-4)

Great...received the same message from TomTom support.

Thanks

got an email

download the installer again and reinstall, there is no prompt in the program that a new version is available,
and
it is still version 4.3.5.5012 but the bugs are gone

longer than 3 weeks
slacking off

If it happens again and some useless update kills something marginally useful
the upload download screen community content
direct link is http://169.254.255.1/pcmi/

...company purchased (around 2006) for all service personnel that travelled extensively. Great little unit at the time. But one day while making a relatively long trip, I looked over at the unit and it was smoking. I remembered seeing a Best Buy ad that morning that mentioned Garmins were on sale, so as soon as I saw a Best Buy, I purchased a nuvi 265. Today that 265, with a purchased LMT, is my backup. It still works great.

I recall, back then, that I felt the Garmin was easier to use due to a more intuitive interface. I suppose that was a key factor in continuing to buy within the Garmin product line.