Garmin talk

I have until 17 Feb to download a free map update and would like to get the latest version possible when I do. Are there any scheduled updates before my freebee expires??

My 'Lifetime' map update card came today from Amazon.com. Here's a few observations.

The instructions with the card leave a little to be desired. A website address....that's all.

My nuvi 350 recently stopped aquiring satalites. i have reset the unit and reinstalled software but the problem persists. is there anyone that can steer me in the right direction for a solution. Also, the unit does display the results of trip ( max speed, miles driven etc.)even though it does lock on to satalites???

Does anyone have a Canadian Flag Icon that will display well on a Garmin GPS?

There are none on this website and I can't find any online that will work.

I have a new file that I am creating and a Canadian Flag would be very appropriate.

My nuvi 255 won't remember the zoom level I set. I've never had this problem before. It insists on returning to 0.3 mi at low speeds regardless of where I set it. Is this a bug in the new firmware version, or is there a new trick I am missing?

Garmin nüvi 855 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator with Speech Recognition

$159.99 today...

Interesting web page that features what might been in the future for Garmin. Great for those wanting to max their mpg.

Bob

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/garmin-eco-route-gps...

When I start my Garmin, I see the battery status, but once I am navigating, the battery status (and signal strength) vanish from the display. Is there any way I can keep the battery status on the screen while navigating? Thanks for any ideas.

Been a while...still love my Nuvi 265T.

Since the recent Droid update I am now able to download the address book from my Droid to my Nuvi 265T. It can make and receive calls. I can even check recently dialed, missed, and received calls.

Does anyone know anything about the Garmin Nuvi 1690?

Thanks

rascal8

Had a strange thing happen to my 765T this weekend. I use the Australian_Karen voice, which is why I call my Garmin 'Sheila'. I drove to Mobile from Montgomery this Saturday and 'Sheila' was with me when I left Montgomery and when I arrived in Mobile. I went to the Mobile Flea Market Saturday afternoon and put my Garmin in the console of my van.

For anyone still looking for Christmas presents, Best Buy has the 255WT on sale for $129.99. Last weekend they had the 255W on sale for the same price but now it is $169.99. I really didn't want the traffic for the folks I was buying it for but I sure won't pay more for less.

We've had our 765T for a few weeks now. No real problems to speak of.
But this Saturday I was out shopping, had the GPS in map mode for traffic warning, when suddenly it shut down and re-booted by itself. Not just once but 5 times in a 10 minute period.
We don't have any MP3 data on it. All updates have been installed and worked fine till now. 3D maps are on.

I bought a 1690 and used it for a week; when I clicked on weather a button for forecast would appear at the bottom of the screen. I had to take the unit back to exchange because the unit stopped working. The new one doesn't have the weather forecast button. When I called the help desk they told me to touch the city, when I did the forecast appeared. Just in case anyone was having the same problem.

Just downloaded new update for nuvi 680. May be available for other 6xx series as well. Version 4.70 to 4.80 dated Dec. 15, 2009

Hi.

I loaded some mp3 sound files in to my Nuvi 765T but hear no sound set on simulator. Wave files work fine. Is there anything I have to do with the mp3 files to make them work?

I have a 750 with maps that are old (2007)! I noticed that Garmin has a new map update($69) and lifetime update ($119). Is there a better "deal" out there or is this it? I am noticing that I do need something because with all the new construction completed 2 years ago in my area, my 750 can not deal with it.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and Happy Holidays to all.

Available via WebUpdater download

Changes from version 3.60 to version 3.90:

* Corrected occasional freeze near some safety cameras.
* Corrected failure to calculate some long routes spanning multiple maps.
* Added new Transit categories supported by 2010 and newer City Navigator maps.
* Corrected some issues with fuel economy calculations.

I'm trying to install the Garmin POI Loader on my PC running Windows 7. Part-way through the install process, a pop-up states that the install cannot continue unless I can point to the 'MAIN.msi' file from a previous installation of the POI Loader....

I am planning a trip to Albuquerque in early June. I intend to head down to Billings and take I-25 through Wyoming and Colorado. I will have five days for the trip down and would like to take in some of the tourist attractions, history and scenary.

Any suggestions for unique sites would be greatly appreciated!