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Does this sound right? Maps

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what is the Differents

I have 2 POI files on my GPS

1) REDLIGHT CAMERA USA GPI. gpi file 358 kb

2) REDLIGHT CAMERA CSV.csv file 237 kb

Would someone Please tell me if those 2 files are the same thing, and what is the differents from a gpi file and a csv.file

Should I keep the GPI file ,and delete the csv file that is smaller in size?

Thanks in Advance

Garmin: nuvi 13xx and 14xx series (GCD) Version 5.30

Apparently was released sometime yesterday.

Change History
Changes made from version 5.20 to 5.30:

*Fixed an error that caused some third-party maps to draw incorrectly.

Full Changelog

The issue with favorites being rendered as black dots still has not been fixed.

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Change File Name

How can one change the poi file name on the Garmin 1490? If I down load Rest Areas, and use the POI Loader, it creates a file named Custom POI'S. If I do the same with another POI file, it overwrites. I have tried changing the name on the Garmin via Windows Explorer, but the name stays the same on the Garmin.

Error notice after POI loading...HELP!!

"there was an unexpected error during the creation of the custom POI file"

This is all it said, nothing else that would give me any clue whatsoever, of how to fix the error. Never have seen this before.

Can anyone help me find out what/where this error is and how it can be mended? Thanks much!

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"Backward, turn backward, oh time in your flight, make me a child again, just for tonight."

Truck Stop POI will not load

POI loader refuses to recognize the latest combined Truck/Rv stops file.
It downloads on my mac as a ".gpx.xml" file, which Safari & OS 10.6 recognize as a PC executable file. The only program that will recognize it is TextWrangler.
I tried removing the ".xml" but that didn't work either. The latest Mac POI Loader, which I just also downloaded, says the file is not a valid POI. So,

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A long time RVer

GTM-20

My garmin use the GTM-20 cable this is the second time that I purchase this cable. not cause I had any problem with it but cause my traffic riceiver it only last 90 days.

Duplicates On 255W

Checking something on my Favorites and found numerous duplicates, ones that I had downloaded and renamed, and ones I had long ago deleted.

This is the second time this has happened and it is a pain to delete them all over again.

What is the answer.

Thanks

POI for Garmin 1350 (MP3 or WAV?)

I have a 1350 and need to know should I use MP3 or Wav file when loading a POI on it??

Update Mapsource Maps in more than one computer

Is there a way to update Mapsource Maps in more than one computer?
I have Mapsource at work but always update the maps at home. Is there any way I can bring the home downloaded map updates to my work computer?

POI size mismatch downloads with Downthemall.

Had this problem for a while. I let it go as maybe some of the files were actually off and it would be fixed later.

And no.. I prefer using a download tool to help it go along and restart it. I do not experience this problem anywhere else. Yes I check for updates and using the add on like forever.

Why can't Garmin allow a direct install of Mapsource?

I just reinstalled Mapsource on my laptop after I upgraded to a new hard drive.

After doing the normal install of the latest map, running the installer file then the set up file, I have a Mapsource up and running again.

You would think that since they are already providing the full program for download from their site for free, a simple installer would allow people just to install it.

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Drivesmart 66, Nuvi 2595LMT (Died), Nuvi 1490T (Died), Nuvi 260 (Died), GPSMAP 195 (Departed company)

1450LMT $170 @ Canadian Costco's

Until May 8th.

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nüvi 3790T | Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable ~ JFK

Kudo's to Garmin Support

I purchased TTN Lifetome traffic and the advertisements did not go away. After discussions here, I called Garmin support today. They verified that I needed the Navteq Premium and gave me a code for it (actually two) and a 10$ credit. They also left me with the Clear Channel lifetime as well.

They really need to ad to their website that Premiums other than Navteq will NOT remove the adds.

Favorites now only Grey dots

I took a trip this weekend after updating my Nuvi 1450. I noticed that Favorites aren't displayed on the map anymore as Names and my chosen Icons. They only show as little grey dots. Has anyone else noticed this? Is is a result of the update or did I change a preference by accident?

Glenn

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><> Glenn <>< Garmin nüvi 2598

can't get 4G SD cards to work with nuvi 200

Hi everybody,

Update Mapsource Maps Help Please!

I have Mapsource and the maps are way out of date. Is there a way of updating them on the PC so the maps in the Mapsource database are the same as the lifetime maps on the GPS? My home address is not on the Mapsource maps but is on the GPS so that is creating some problems.

Thanks,

Steve

Pretty good article about GPS reliability

Here's a pretty good article about the reliability of GPSr's. No bashing and very true.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/04/22/travel.gps.troubles/ind...

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Newbie Question (how much warning)

I have used my car navigator for many years but with the proliferation of speed and red light cameras I decided to purchase a Garmin 2460 LMT. I have had it for a total of two days, deciding to purchase the POI Factory red light and speed camera POI's.

WebUpdater vs Web Site updater

So it seems the WebUpdater application and the Garmin WebSite "dashboard" don't agree on if my nuvi has the latest software or not.

If I connect with the web site, seems there's always a software update. and it appears to install it, complete with erratic progress bars as it happens. I restart and there's still updates needed.

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Garmin Nuvi 3760T and Mac Guy!