Garmin talk

My MIL is extremely directionally challenged, and not comfortable with new technology. I just got a Nuvi 205W, and think one of the Garmin's might be a good choice to get for her. I know she will call us if/when she gets lost, and will need us to walk her through configuring the unit for her.

I am trying to install a map on my garmin 780 with Mapsource software but I continue to get insufficient space errors. The nuvi has roughly 1.4gb of space available and the map I am trying to load is just over 1gb per Mapsource. I have even tried to load the map on a 8gb card and get the same error. Any help is appreciated. GD

I just added 3 new help articles to the

GARMIN NUVI TRICKS, TIPS, WORK AROUNDS, HINTS, SECRETS and IDEAS WEB site.

These 3 concern 'via points'.

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GETTING FED ON THE ZYDECO ROAD -
----- Setting Your Via Point While 'En Route'

BUT I WANT CREOLE FOOD/TO SEE VERMILIONVILLE -
----- An Extension Of The Previous Article

OHH NOOO!!!, MR. BILL -

I have a Nuvi 785T and just loaded a bunch of POI icons. They all are green. Does any one else have this issue and do you know how to fix it? I also tried loading them onto my Nuvi 660 and they are fine.

Does anyone know if there is a way to split screen the junction view so that on one side it shows the map and route you are driving and it gives you the lane assist and on the other side it shows the junction view. On the Garmin international models they are split screen on the US models they are full screen.

International Model:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hbuOeUjCpY

U.S Model:

The default colors are blue for water, green for park, white for land. I used to have a 660, on which land is yellow. I got used to the 660's color scheme.

Hey Gang,

Last weekend I updated my Nuvi 780 to the latest software and refreshed to the 2010 map. I am not sure which action changed the routes I am given but I have not been very pleased.

So far, I have been using the routes in my hometown (Austin TX) and the decisions from the Nuvi are rather strange. Prior to the upgrades, I was rather pleased.

How's the voice recognition on this model? Excellent, good or bad?

Thanks.

I have a Nuvi 680 and when I go to the "average" screen (the one you get when you hit the speed button in the lower left hand corner). It currently shows overall avg., moving avg., Max avg., Stopped, but the total time and the moving time are blank.

My fiance' 650 shows has all fields showing data, even when stopped or in active use mode.

Why is this?

Would anyone know who determines which features are available from MSN on a Garmin nüvi receiver? Would it be the Garmin firmware/software, or MSN? I am refering to traffic, weather, gas prices, etc.
Thnaks,
Jon

I have a Nuvi 660 and am considering buying a Nuvi 765T. My question is if there are any real differences in the mapping and waypoints.

Considering the 755T. Looks to have all the features I would like. Are there any problems with this unit?

JHD

There is a $200 price break at Costco and Costco.com. Not sure if there are enough bells and whistles over and above my 760, but it has me looking........

i have a garmin nuvi 650. my problem is that i accidentally deleted my map can anyone have a back up file?

Is it possible to lock img files I create to specific Garmin devices?

If anyone is looking for a good deal on the Oregon 400t, I just saw it at REI.com on sale for $399.99 with FREE in-store pick-up.

REI is an authorized Garmin reseller AND has a lifetime satisfaction guarantee.

It's ther best price I've seen on the 400t.

PLUS.. you can get another $50 rebate from Garmin on this unit if you purchase by May 10th.

I see how to send a destination or single place to the GPS via the "send" options. But when I make a route it no longer gives that choice. I searched but didn't find the answer. A little help please. Thanks POI'ers.

Is there a way, when running a "simulated" trip, that you can speed up the running time... either that or is there a way to get the gps to give you a text version of the trip, sort of like printing one out from mapquest with turn by turn and mileage to destination?

Roland
Gamin Nuvi 755t

This has been a great site for me to extend the use of my simple Garmin 350. You find very quickly that you want to keep the POI files up to date.

Would it be possible to provide a listing of the POI files by date, if you choose, newest first? That way you could see which files have been updated recently & which you may wish to download.

Hope the thought is useful.
Fred

Can anyone recommend an editor to view or modify vehicle srf files ?? Jim