Garmin talk

Just exploring the file structure on my new 1490T and in the GPX folder I found a number of gpx files, but one with the extension lpt has me confused.

Its name is a number and the only thing in the file (when I open it in Notepad) is another number.

What is this file and what is it used for?

Thanks

I have a tom tom car charger which has the
same plug as my new garmin.

Does anyone know if these are interchangeable ?

I updated the Nuvi 1390T with that latest patch from Garmin using the Garmin web updater today. And now i noticed all my favorites seems to get jumbled , So I wanted to remove my favorites off my Garmin 1390T. I deleted them, then I plugged it in to the PC and removed the GPX files, But the Catagories I created are still in there when I edit a favorite.

Just purchased a new 1690 and found it only holes 999 POI in "favorites". Can I load all POIs on a microSD chip and use it that way.

hi all, as i was installing my already paid for 2010 map upgrade to my nuvi, just before the install was complete, my computer crashed and although it is up and running, my 265 is far from it.it only has the dashboard function working and when you go looking for an address it pops up with no data available.

Is these two poi files can use same loader

Hi,
Purchased Nuvi 275T with 2 maps Europe & US
I updated (for free) Europe map this installed MapSource on my Pc - can now view Europe map on PC.
I want to view US map on PC - Mapsource says "product not installed" but it has same 25 char code as shown on myGarmin > installed maps.
How do I get this map loaded onto the PC?

Thanks
Colin

I downloaded all the POI files into one folder on my computer....named my .csv files, BMP icons and sound files all the exact same name. I then used the Garmin loader to put them in to my GPS.....at first I got missing sox.exe errors and "could not convert wav file" errors on every single sound file.

I recently went to the top of Pike's Peak via the cog railway system. I took my Garmin eTrex Vista with me to track the route. I noticed that whenever there was a sign indicating the elevation, it didn't jibe with the Garmin. At the top, the sign said something like 14,400 and the garmin said 13,800. Why the difference?

In addition to the v4.40 released for the 13xx & 14xx series, the 12xx series update v4.40 has also been released. Use WebUpdater to update your unit.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4549

nuvi 12xx (region file only) software version 4.40 as of June 30, 2010
WebUpdater is required to install this file

Changes made from version 4.20 to 4.40:

Don't hear "I love my Garmin" much at all any more.

Anyone love their Garmin and what model is it if you do?

Just ran webupdater and it found a new software update version 4.40 for my Nuvi 1350t. Probably they just released it because within their website it didn't list that version. I just updated mine, I'll find out how it goes when I drive home from work today.

Changes from version 4.20 to version 4.40:
Added Loc8 Postal Code functionality for Ireland.

Just picked up a refurb Garmin Nuvi 1490T from amazon (one ninety shipped), and wondered how far behind it's software versions are? I'm trying to determine whether I should wait till the end of my 60 day term to (hopefully) get the most current map update. Should I be concerned that the 1490T will malfunction after updating, and should therefore do it now, in case of an exchange being needed?

The POI loader does not find my BB 9700. How do I
load custom POI files to my BB for use on Garmin Mobile?
Where are the POI stored on the BB and how are they accessed via the Garmin app.?

Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know how to schedule overnight stops in MapSource? I have created a route over 2000 miles long with waypoints located at POIs where I would like to stop along the way. MapSource tells me the duration of the trip is 1 day. I don't see any options to adjust the lenght of stay at any waypoint. Also, there is no estimated travel time between waypoints.

I have been experiencing problems lately with my nuvi and was wondering if anyone has seen same and/or come up with a solution?

I've been searching but can't find (if there are any), a POI file for state counties. We do a thing on our Harley and really could use data when/where counties are.
Any thing out there?

Thanks,
Kseckel

is it only my nuvi 1690 that freezes constantly or does anyone else seem to have the same thing

I pulled the trigger today on a new Nuvi 1490T. If all the little doodads (cash back and rebate) work out, the net will be $188.31! I was almost going to get a 765T refurb from Newegg for about the same price when I found this deal.

If anyone is interested (sorry that it's a little convoluted so YMMV):

My refurbed 1490T arrived Friday afternoon. I did the basic start up items, took a drive and then connected the unit to my computer and tried to register it through My Dashboard. As expected, since it is a refurb, I got the message that the unit was already registered.