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Nuvi 255W ON SALE!!

The Nuvi 255W is on sale at InkStop store's till christmas for only $219.99. This is the cheapest price yet i've seen for this unit. New 09 maps included.
Cheers

For Mac Users

Just a note for all Mac users. Since the release of OS 10.5.6, WebUpdater will not work. I’ve talked with Garmin and they are aware of the problem and are working on a fix. From what they say, UpDater still works fine on Windows. So hang tight, a fix is on the way.
Merry Christmas to all.

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John Every Day Above Ground is a Good Day! Nuvi 360,660 and 780

Icons/BMPs Where are they?

I downloaded icons (BMPs) but can not find them to install. Where are they? How do I use them? Garmin 760

Christmas Surprise from Garmin

Recently I purchased a map upgrade for one of my Garmin GPS's. BUT - the unit couldn't be recognized by the computer for some reason. So I called tech support and in the end they needed me to ship it to them to replace / repair. In any event, he told me it would come back with the new maps on it. That, by itself, is a nice surprise.

Data in Puerto Rico bad

Can anyone confirm or deny if the data on the maps for Puerto Rico are any good? I just went there for a short vacation and the amount of errors was amazing. The unit (nuvi 660 running 2009 maps form the SD card) hung up at one point and I had to reset it, which has never happened before. Because of that, I'm not completely sure where the problem is, the maps or the unit.

Nuvi friction mount

I have a Garmin 2720 friction mount that I would like to use with my Nuvi 680. Does anyone make a adapter that would allow this?

How to find latitude and longitude in Google maps

Not sure of this has been posted before but if you looking for an easy way to find Long and Lat while using google maps try this.


When the address you want to find latitude and longitude for is dead center, copy and paste this code into your browser bar:

javascript:void(prompt('',gApplication.getMap().getCenter()));

NUVI 680 battery issues

I received a Garmin 680 last January and about two months ago I noticed when I ran it just on battery power alone it would only last 1 hour. I normally run it on the MSN/car cable power. I sent it in to Garmin and they sent a refurbished 680. I noticed it only lasts 3 hours on battery power. I've tried different charging techniques (computer, AC) but still get the same results.

its saving two favorites at the same time!

Garmin Nuvi 760 with
F/W 4.3
GPS SW version 2.80m

Problem:
Two favorites created at one time.

Process:
1. Input an address
2. Tap "Show Map"
3. Tap "Save"
4. Tap in a name.
5. Tap "Done"
6. Tap "Okay"
7. Tap "Go"

Result:
1. A favorite with address and the name given to it.

Rest Stop POI Added

I followed the instructions on how to add the rest stops and walmart POIs, and the software told me it was successful. Now, how do I see those POIs on the garmin itself? Do I search for "walmart" or "rest stop" on the garmin POIs?

I wanted to see if the .bmp icons were uploaded and working as well. Thx.

Voice Commands on nuvi 265wt

I purchased a Nuvi 265wt a few weeks ago, the speaker is kinda weak and trembles a lot when announcing the voice commands. At times the commands are barely understandable, is there a way to improve'em ?

Navteq or Clear Channel in Metro NY ?

I am sure this must have been a thread somwhare but I can't locate it.

In NYC and the NYC Metro area which is preferred
Navteq or Clear Channel for traffic updates?

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"Ceterum autem censeo, Carthaginem esse delendam" “When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.”

HOW DO YOU LISTEN YOUR NUVI???

smile Hello:

After browsing many reviews

My icons look sickly green

This is on a Nuvi 765T.

I installed some POI's from here using POI loader. These had icon files associated with them ("same_name".BMP file).

For example:

Icon: http://www.poi-factory.com/files/McDonalds3.BMP
POI file:http://www.poi-factory.com/poifile/download/csv?node=11154

Transferring my favorites

I have been using a Garmin Street Pilot C340, and just bought a Nuvi255. Is there a way I Ncan transfer my favories?

Load customs alert sound for POI on my Garmin Nuvi 360

I try many times to load red-light cameras alert sound for POI files into my Nuvi 360 but for some reason its not working. I don't know if I did it correctly. I have follow the instruction on giving on these website but still no luck. Can anyone please show me step by step to load red-light cameras sound into my Nuvi 360.

Thanks,

Garmin Nuvi 765T via point editing

Does anyone know how to remove a via point that was added during a 'where to' location route?

getting rid of starting agreement screen ?

how do you get rid of the starting license agreement screen on the nuvis ?? the whole do not enter data while moving B.S. ? my 60csx never had one. is there any way to patch the nuvi and get rid of it ?

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GPS Models : 60CSX w/2GB Kingston (stolen), 32GB Samsung INNOV8 with Garmin Mobile XT(8GB), NUVI 760 w/16GB PSF16GSDHC6 (DIED in 30 days), V (died), Nokia N8 with Garmin Mobile XT(48GB), Blackberry Torch with Google Maps.