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Looks like we also got the update.

nuvi 2xx7 and 2xx8 software version 5.00

as of June 30, 2015
Use Garmin Express to install this file.

(46.48 MB)

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Change History
Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.00:

Improved search response times in certain scenarios.

Here is another project you can waste your time on while you are waiting for the CN NA 2016.10 map, and sharpen your Googling skills at the same time. Isn't worthless trivia wonderful?

nuvi 35x7 and 35x8 (GCD File) software version 5.00
as of June 30, 2015

Use Garmin Express to install this file.
(61.29 MB)

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Change History

Changes made from version 4.80 to 5.00:
◦Improved search response times in certain scenarios.

I was just wondering if we were still able to export a map from Mapquest to our Garmins or has that been taken away from us as well? I know I was able to do it around this time last year for a trip. I just tried to do it now and the option to send to Garmin wasn't coming up. I know the Google option was taken away a while back but I was still able to use Mapquest for this purpose.

On a 2699LMTHD can you disable the foursquare location icons on the screen? They can be annoying when not needed.

Has anyone experienced a major discrepancy between the plotted route estimated Total Time using Base Camp and that indicated and experienced while driving using a Garmin GPS?

The discrepancy was approximately one hour longer on the GPS for a Route of approximately 1000 miles.

Base Camp and the GPS parameters were set the same.

I have tried several techniques to resolve with no success.

And how does POI get this same data?

It shouldn't be too hard for a bright person to take the data and put it into a POI file ...

http://venturebeat.com/2015/06/29/google-maps-to-get-u-s-rai...

Jeese, just noticed I've been a member more than 8 years ... which means 8 years of logging on daily (or more) to check for updates to POI files.

I admit it. I'm addicted to POI files and this site.

Anyone with a backup camera care to post a review? I have a Nuvi 3950 and covet a larger screen and a back up camera. Can anyone give some advice and recommendations?

Thanks,

Mike

I thought in the past I was able to use Garmin Express with my 3490 but I got this error saying I had to use Garmin Map Updater. Is this correct? I remember updating on myGarmin.com with Communicator I believe awhile ago. How many utility programs has Garmin pushed on us now? I don't update all that often so it's a bit confusing. Anyway, is this correct that I can't use Express with the 3490?

On my TomTom, and my first Garmin several years ago, there was an option/downloadable voice that would turn off turn by turn voice instructions, but kept traffic announcements on. Is there a way to do this?

The Garmin 7" RV friendly GPS is on sale from Garmin for $289.95 with free shipping.

Has anyone seen a better price for this unit??

Hot on the heals of the NuviCam, Garmin has introduced a new Dezi with the dashcam feature. Here are the details from the Garmin website:

http://sites.garmin.com/en-US/dezl/

and

https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod511034.html

Well I finally broke down and used Basecamp, and have deleted MapSource from my PC, to create some POIs. No amount of training videos will quell my disgust with the "find address" or "find" functions in general.

I cannot understand why it it so much more complicated than using Google Earth to find a location. Does Garmin even care? I doubt it, but is is a big minus with me.

This just became available for the PC. They decided to make a big jump number wise.

Added a new feature that allows users to purchase map updates from within Garmin Express.

If this has been already covered on here, I apologize. Didn't see it anywhere. I've been meaning to bring this up for a while now, but since one of the software updates, the warning about not using the unit while driving pops up every single time I turn it on now. Never used to do that when I first got it.

Hi. Anyone else have problems trying to sign onto the Garmin "MyAccount" site?

I tried resetting my password several times but it still won't sign me in.

Thanks.

Have a nuvi 2555 installing TourGuide using TuboCCCTool when put in Proximity alerts it works fine when Navigation turned off for indoor use eHowever when using it on the road no luck. setting distant at 100000 ft Have used it before no trouble. missing the boat somewhere. hope someone get me going right way. Thanks for the help

I can't recall, but did the Nuvi 780 include lifetime maps, or did you have to buy a lifetime maps subscription for it ?

Thanks

Since this is my first Garmin (VIA Nuvi 66) I'm having a difficult time with the different functions, I have figured most of them out but right now I cannot figure out how to enter different categories(custom categories/POI,s) to my routes. I have a number of these categories on my Micro SD card that I use often)Thanks for any step by step help.