Garmin talk

 

NEW NUVI

Looks like they have released another one. Nuvi 1460.
Check it out. I guess they will have more pictures soon.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=63799

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Dwayne, Nuvi 1690

Nuvi 3690T

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=&pID=63940

Should I get it? Where is the Best deal right now for it?

What are the good & the bad?

Thanks.

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Garmin Nuvi 2555 LMT, Street Pilot C340, nuvi 265WT, Mio Moov 300, nuvi 255W, Navigon 2100 (Retired)

Auto shut down

Found out yesterday that the 1450 (and i suspect others) has a overtemp shutdown. I left my gps on the dash and went inside shopping and when i come back to the car the gps had a totally black screen when i hit the on/off button it come alive with a message saying it was shut down automaticly shut down due to excessive temperature, Dont ever remember anyone talking abot this.

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Jerry...Jacksonville,Fl Nüvi1450,Nuvi650,Nuvi 2495 and Mapsource.

Garmin GPS Password

We have a password on our Garmin device, but we keep reading news stories that GPS units are a hot item for thieves. If passwords actually worked, it would seem this would not be the case.

External Microphone for the gps 855

Is anyone using an external microphone with their gps 855, if so can you give the part number and make, and where did you get it. This would take care of the noise inside the car when using the VR. I think.

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3790LMT; 2595LMT; 3590LMT, 60LMTHD

Changing gpx to csv

Does anybody know how to change gpx poi to csv poi. I found some sites that I like but there are only gpx.
I have a Garmin 650.

Turn (External POI) to (Favorites) in my nuvi 715?

Hi All,

As you know, when I add POI files to my Garmin nuvi through the Garmin (POI Loader), they are added to the device under the (Extras) menu.

But what if I would like to add them under (Favorites) which is much easier to access?

What is the trick?

Thanks.

VidER

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My GPS is my external brain..

What Garmin GPS Should I Buy?

I am looking into the 765T but its an older unit should I still buy it or a newer unit. I need one with traffic. Any recommendations?

Software update for Nuvi 765T

I logged into my Dashboard this morning and found there is a software update.
Does anyone know what's in the update?
How do I find out what's in the update before I allow it?

Nuvi 255W and Bluetooth

I was wondering if anybody has experienced something similar to this:

My 255W seems to be reluctant to remember connections with phones. Every phone I've tried to use with it, each time it's turned on, it prompts for the passcode (1234) to be entered on the phone, regardless of what settings I use on both the phone and the Nuvi.

Any ideas on what to do?

How do I get the subscription code for fmtraffic on the Nuvi 465T

My Garmin Nuvi 465T tells me to go to www.garmin.com/fmtraffic to acquire a subscription code and to enter my traffic receiver id but ive wracked my brain for hours to find any such thing. HELP

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I already know why I can't... show me how I can...

Garmin, TomTom see no detours for GPS navigation

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/2010-06-09-summertechg...

Quote:

Garmin's new Nuvi 3790T GPS device is thinner than an iPhone, has a beautiful 5-inch LCD screen, can run traffic directions in 3-D, and easily slips into your pocket, making it perfect for use in the car or while walking.

Nuvi 780 in Europe

I'm planning on navigating daily with my 780 for fully predefined and loaded routes in France and Germany. Each day has some major cities and some smaller attractions. I need some info on whether this would be too rigid a technique....for example: For most cities, etc, the route waypoint is an attraction within the town.

How to re-install FM traffic firmware

Hi everyone,

On the Nuvi 1350T, does anyone know how to re-install the FM traffic firmware? When I run webupdater it does not show the option to install the traffic firmware.

1490T new update

Can't open my WebUpdater this morning. Went to my dashboard and found out there was an update, did it..but don't know what the update is about..Can someone fill me in? Thanks!

Do Proximity Alerts work in SIMULATE mode on a Nuvi 205?

Hi,

Should I get proximity alerts on a Nuvi 205 if I'm Simulating a drive?

Tech support agent Rich at Garmin told me yesterday that I cannot get proximity alerts in simulation mode because there is no GPS data flow, but on at least ONE point I do get the alerts while in simulation mode so I'm confused?

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Nuvi 2595LMT --------- Nuvi 2460

Garmin Golf

Does anyone have a Garmin Approach?

How do you like it?

Is the screen difficult to read on the course?

Nuvi 750 DEAD

Help!!! I was in the process of showing my daughter how to use my 750. She turned it off accidently. Now it is dead. It will not do anything. I tried to plug it into the computer to see if it shows it being recharged. Absolutely NOTHING. Any ideas. As always, thanks to all.

External earphone for 255W and 260W

Hey Everyone,

Has anyone come across an accessory or modification that will allow the Garmins not having an external earphone audio jack, the function for one?

I have created my method for an external earphone function so I can use either the 255w or 260w Garmins on my motorcycle rides.

Any useful feedback would be welcomed.

Thanks!

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Ride with Pride

Optimizing your Garmin Battery Life

Hi All,

I am wondering how much battery life Garmin users here have gotten from their Garmin units without it being plugged into a power source.

I get about 1.5-2 hours at best before a zero battery.

I understand battery times will depend on unit and whether antennas or other third party add-on's are involved.