Garmin talk

zumo 550 software version 4.50
as of October 13, 2008
http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=1907

How likely is your phone to work with Bluetooth on a Garmin unit if it's not on the compatibility list at their site?

I didn't get a Bluetooth Garmin because my phone wasn't on the list. I'm in a rural area and we don't have a major cell provider here.

I recently installed the Offbeat Tourist Attractions database in my Garmin. I put the database file, .mp3 file, and icon in a folder and loaded it via the POI Loader.

The database seems to be in there in my Custom POI folder, but there is no option in settings for proximity alerts.

Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks for your help.

Hello, I'm new to GPS and this forum. How go I interface alert sounds with the POI..I have a 760..
Thanks you the help
AL

I have a nuvi 200w.

I recently went on a rather long road trip. I have seen online where you can export your trip information and view it with programs like Google Earth or Garmin Road Trip.

I can figure out how to export my 'favorites' within Garmin's Road Trip, but can figure out the 'tracks?'

For some reason my volume on SOME of my poi are not loud anymore. I did use the program Audacity to get the volume up before but now it's not working. any advice?

I have the Garmin 755T as well as an Escort 9500. Can the database file (from the radar) .lcd be converted somehow to use in my GPS?

I found the Bluetooth Firmware update screen on my nuvi 750, when I pressed update, a screen popped up and asked if I was sure I wanted to update. What would happen if I pressed yes, update? Could I damage the unit?

Is there a way to keep in sync multiple POI's? I.E. How do I keep in sync all POI's & have it sync'd with all future updates? Is there a way to download multiple POI's files, say 25 of them?

I'm looking to get a 2nd Garmin added to our family. Right now we only have a c340 and I'm torn between which to get of the following: Nuvi 265wt, 760, and 770. The price of the 770 is the cheapest of the three on amazon.com and I am mainly going to use this 2nd GPS on my job as a utility repairman as well as family trips.

Is there any way I can avoid resetting all of the settings every time I re-load POIs on my Nivi using POI loader?

Has any else ever had this problem. Sometimes after about 2 hours, the unit will just lock up or freeze. No touch screen commands work. The only way to get it back is to power off and then back on. Seems it happens when I am in an area where the roads are new and not in the database

Presently I have Garmin GPS on my phone and it works well. I would like to get a stand alone GPS for our other cars and was hoping that some users could make a suggestion on some models. It would be good to have a model that is not too expensive, but provides the needed features. Thank you in advance for your input.

How does Garmin or any other GPS manufacturer handle reversible express lanes in their navigation? Some of these express lanes are way off the normal lanes.
Chuck

After reading all the positive comments about 4.2, I finally upgraded.
I'm not impressed. Sure it's better than 4.0 and 4.1, but I still see map lag problems.

I am using a NUVI 350 and have solved (thanks to POI FACTORY) the problem of line breaks.

Now I would like to jazz up certain POI's with a color (like red) to call attention to some significant item for a particular POI....

Any hope? / suggestions?

-jgracey

We're planning to get a Nuvi for my daughter for her sales calls. I like the models with the "route Optimization" that automatically organizes several stops into an efficient route. Does anyone know if any of the models that have this could be purchased for $270 or less? This would include some of the older models that Circuit City and others sell for less.

This is now active and it now states it is a lifetime subscription when you go to purchase it

"Upgrade for Life
You can also renew or purchase a subscription at any time. See our FM Traffic Services pages to purchase a lifetime subscription for Clear Channel traffic.

Compatible Products
The following products are compatible with Clear Channel's Total Traffic Network:

Not that i have been watching it every day or anything......

https://shop.garmin.com/fmtraffic/select_service_plan.asp?L=...

Chuck

Just thought some might want to up grade or just buy a new Nuvi 760 Garmin. Sams Club has a great price on this model , I paid $499.00 for mine. Sams has the Nuvi for $383.00, plus many more GPS models to choose from.