Garmin talk

It seems my old StreetPilot 2720 can use either file through POI Loader. If I have the option of getting either file, which one should I use? If there are advantages to each, would someone please tell me what those advantages are?

Hi, just got this unit and am having a play with it. I wamt to load up some custom POIs, and am wondering if there is a tutorial somewhere that covers this. I've got the Garmin POI loader and I can drag and drop files via explorer on my PC.

Do the POI files go into the POI directory on the garmin? If so, can I load them up into separate folders EG poi\walmart poi\specials poi\whatever?

I asked this question once before, but I now cannot find the thread.... So excuse me while I ask it again... and I didn't find it covered in the FAQ's to my satisfaction...

Nuvi 660.... I've been using CSV files, along with BMP files for icons, and MP3 files for audio alerts...

I see some POI's are GPX format...

Since I had this problem and no one seemed to have a solution that worked for me, here's what I did. That doesn't mean it will work for you and it does not mean it won't ruin your unit.

Question: Does the traffic antenna on the 255WT (which is part of the cigarette lighter power adapter) need to be powered (plugged in to power) to work? or can you just connect it to the GPS and leave the end dangling?

I'm sure its not good for the battery to ALWAYS charge....?

I got a new 1490TLM at Christmas and today I got an "offer" or a commercial ad on my GPS as I was driving. It was annoying. What is this thing and how do I block them?

Okay, I get it. You put the Sox.exe executable in the same directory as the POI Loader if you want to include sound files for alerts and such. My questions is this: Does the sound file need to be in .wav format or is .mp3 also acceptable for the Sox.exe executable to recognize the sound file?

Every time I visit the site, I update my Favorite Files and check for new Speed and Redlight files.. So I know that my list is current...

But I usually don't Erase and Update my POI's but once a month or just before going on a roadtrip....

Is this about the norm here, or do you folks update your POI's more or less often?

I was born yesterday with the arrival of a Garmin 1450. My first GPS. I'm getting around it okay but I have a couple of questions and I appreciate your help.

I downloaded some POI's, looks good. But I haven't actually taken the GPS out of my house.

I have a garmin 465t and am getting a new job. I have saved some 400+ delivery spots into my garmin. I want to know how to delete these off of my unit without having to manually do it one at a time. I have already tried deleting the current.gpx file, but when I disconnect the gps and power it back up, they are still there. Any thoughts?

FYI - Sometimes it pays to try the other format.

I have a nuvi 350 with a Europe map, but there is not enough internal memory for the map after a map upgrade. I have bought a 2 GB standard SD card, but when i start up the GPS after having installed the map on the SD card, it crashes. It does not crash when the SD card is empty.

HELP please...... I was trying to free up memory on my new Garmin 1450 LMT, everything was going good. I was removing all the languages except english and I accendently took out the QWERTY keyboard file. I still have a keyboard in english but it just runs from a-z. Anyway my question is.... Is there a place to download the original file?

Lately I receive lots of inaccurate traffic data. I frequently have a red delay of 8-12 minutes on my nuvi 265wt. After checking the "traffic on route" to see details and then returning to "my traffic map" the delay suddenly disappeared from the map. Minutes later when I actually pass the traffic delay area, there was never any delay period. What could influence the delay to pop up?

Just curious as to an approximate amount of memory used in a POI file with 1,000 points of interest?

I understand they will do an on-line update for a fee. I'm on dial-up so can only update with CD.

Planning a longer RV trip this winter and thought why not use my Garmin 765 more than have locally.

Came here before, and found it full of great content and discussion.

There was this offer for Red Lobster for $29.99.
It had a coupon and and scissor coupon picture.

How do I clip the coupon?

TIA

So my brother just sold his "legacy" megellan maestro 3100, which they are no longer making maps for.

I told him to buy a garmin. Pricing around, there are LOTS of sub $100 models... I saw the 295w model, which for sure has lots of buzzers and bells, but a small screen...

What would you guys suggest ??? Something under $100 (more under, more better )

I have Bank of America and red light cameras .csv files yet only the red light ding..my question is what makes this announce but not the other csv files? Thanks,Tom