Garmin talk

Hi Folks,

I am going to purchase a lifetime maps card for my Nuvi 1490. Will it also update my Mapsource on my computer at the same time?

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I've been a loyal Garmin nuvi 350 user for years now and just upgraded to the 1450LMT. No real reason to get it but the price was to good to pass up.

I hate the non-powered mount. The 350 has the wonderful powered mount that makes for quick mounting vs the 1450 and it's 2 step (plug USB in, and clip in) process.

When my Nuvi 765t is showing the fuel efficiency of the current driving, it assumes that the most efficient is driving at 43-44 mph - that's when the score reaches 99, while going slower or faster gets lower score. I'm wondering, how accurate is this assessment in general, and is it really the same for all cars?

Hi everyone,

I just picked up a 1450LMT today which has a different cradle than my old and still reliable 350. Does Garmin sell the beanbag friction mount arm alone or do I have to buy the whole kit?

Oh, another question. Is the new rubber friction mount better or worse than the beanbag friction mount.

Thanks.

Today I used WebUpdater to see if anything new was available. It updated my software (not firmware) from version 2.70 to 2.80. The firmware is 2.89.

After completing the upgrade I did a hard reset.
The hard reset altered several of my saved modifications. I fixed all EXCEPT one.

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3291

Changes made from version 3.15.0 to 4.0.0:
*Added ability to automatically send all current map products to newer devices if possible.
*Added ability to send full map products to newer devices rather than needing to select individual map tiles.
*Added display of how many map tiles are selected.

Who remembers which was the first version of POI Loader to allow you to name the .gpi file it creates?

I need to update one of my Beginners Exercises FAQs and would like to say something like "starting with POI Loader version 2.x.x ..."

Hey Everyone,

Does anyone know if there is a POI file for Garmin for Army Corps of Engineer campgrounds?

If you look at the Navteq website, it looks like Navteq has updated its traffic database to include flow speeds for surface roads in addition to just interstates. This must be a relatively recent update, because last time I used this website, only interstate flow speeds were available.

Walmart is selling the Garmin Nuvi 3790LMT 4.3" Slim Portable GPS, Refurbished for $159.98

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Garmin-Nuvi-3790LMT-4.3-Slim-Porta...

Update on refurb purchase:

JUST BOUGHT A GARMIN 2450LM. have D/L THE LATTEST MAPS.
My problem is Garmin and map quest yahoo want to run me into Tampa fl to pick up I75 NORTH.I Live west of Tampa. there a hwy.east lake that take me north then hit hwy 54 East to I 75. DO I make a rout or just go and let the bitch say make u turn. Or shut off the GPS till I get TO I75? THANKS bob

Got my Android paired with my Zumo yesterday, now I can receive phone messages through my headset when I am riding
M/Cycle..
Great advantage!!

I have a 2595LMT and I notice while on a trip this week-end that the JV took up less than half the screen. I thought that it was suppose to be half the screen. Does anybody else have notice that.

Does anyone know if Garmin is going to support the RoadTrip application in the future? I have found it to be a great database of destinations, personal POIs, and trip planning, but it seems Garmin has done nothing to maintain it for quite a while. I just updated my Mac to Snow Leopard and now the map detail function seems to be stuck at minimum detail.

Any insights greatly appreciated.

Buy.com is offering a Kingston 8GB microSDHC Flash Memory Card with SD Adapter for $5.95 with free shipping.

http://www.buy.com/prod/kingston-8gb-microsdhc-flash-memory-...

My GF has a 3 year old Nuvi (don't know the model) that we just freed from its plastic coffin last week! Question: how does it connect to the PC for updates, downloads, etc. as there was no USB/Garmin cord included just a 12V charging cord?

Don't know if it is just my bad luck or not. I had a Nuvi 275T which was ok most of the time but from time to time the voice will be severe distorted and needs to be rebooted to retore normal functioning. It happens once every few weeks. A few times in a year, it will also forzen and need to be rebooted.

It may be just me, but when I update my maps from Garmin; the speed limits on the new maps are not as accurate and the unit is very slow in calculating routes.