Garmin talk

http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3599

This version supposedly adds support for downloadable content. I haven't seen any such content for the Rino (beyond maps), but I did update my unit yesterday. So far no problems.

The Wal-Mart in Pontotoc, MS Store #164 has not been located where it is shown on my Garmin in 3 years. They built a new supercenter and shut down the old one some 3 years ago and it's not even close to where the old one was. How can I change this on my Garmin Nuvi 660?

I have a 265wt GPS, and when I erase previously Red Light & Speed Cameras, & then download the new updated ones, it erases my address book, sometimes. Anyone have had the same problem, or have any suggestions? Thanks for any insight!

You may have noticed my posts regarding my 265 going nuts in other posts over a couple of months. Since I was on the road and needed it, I didn't contact Garmin for an RMA. Was doing that when I was advised of an update. Device required rebooting 2 times after each incident was required to make it usable.

Garmins update for the 2X5 series has corrected all of its problems.

Costco Canada is selling the nuvi 785T for $299 Cdn.
Just wanted to find out if the 785T will show the up coming street's name on top? I know the 765T won't..Thanks!

Just got back from a 1700 miles trip into New Mexico. My 260 worked as it always does all the way to Albuquerque. When we were leaving the hotel on our way to the Balloon Fiesta, I moved sharply from the middle lane all the way over to the left most left turn lane. Karen got completely lost and the only way to recover was to reboot her.

I recently purchased a 1300WT. Just out of curiosity I went into the system properties and found the following.

System capacity: 1.810 GB
Used capacity: 1.540 GB
Free capacity: .280 MB

Here is the link:http://garmin.blogs.com/softwareupdates/2009/10/index.html

Garmin is supporting PDF maps for Colorado, Oregon, and Dakota devices.

I've had a Garmin Nuvi 760 for about 16 months and the battery no longer holds a charge. Garmin will replace the gps unit for $99. This is a real disappointment, as it makes the cost of operating the unit ridiculous. I've seen videos on self serve battery replacement, but the battery numbers don't match.

I need a lesson and some advice! I'm full of questions...

Here is what I want to do: I want the CRACKER BARREL POI to alert me from 2 miles away as I travel close-by on the Interstate highways (but not on the actual address road of the restaurants). I also want to use a .wav file for the alert notice. And the .bmp icon if possible.

Have had my nuvi 255w for a yr. now and am very dissatisfied with performance. Makes mistakes on the road, and says "recalculating". Can't find my church in my hometown,that has been there for years. Coming home from Shelby N.Carolina and out of the clear blue says "recalculating", and the map shows highlighted route straight ahead.

I just got a replacement 755T and it's new not refirbed. I'm told I get one free map update so if anyone knows what is the newest and/or when is a new one due out?

I also got a new power cord so I think my old one may be of use for someone. Can anyone enlighten me?

Hi,

I recently got a nuvi 260W and bought the 2010 Europe city navigator on SD. Up until a few minutes ago it was happily recognizing the map (I could see it listed under Settings->Map->Map Info), and now my nuvi is behaving weirdly and not recognizing it.

I downloaded the trial version last night and today created a route and used the supposed function to send the route to my 465T and all it sent was the waypoints. Big deal! I guess I'll continue using GPSBabel to convert the route to a *.gpx and then load it into the GPX folder in the 465T.

What is the socket on the side of the car adapter/ speaker used for on the 27XX series Streetpilots? I can find no documentation of what might go into the socket. I opened the case and it is two wires that go back to the plug at the GPS end.

It seems that many people here have a lot of experience with garmins, and editing files, etc., so I have a few questions for you all:

1. If I purchase a map on an SD card can I use it on more than one nuvi? (Obviously I can't use one card in both at the same time)

Does anyone know how far off the route will a Garmin show as a POI?

While driving home on I-75, I selected a food POI on my 255W with the Search Near set for "MY CURRENT ROUTE". The restraunt selected did not have the same road name as the exit and when I got off at the exit, I pulled into another that was close.

Anyone else using Windows 7 Ultimate having a problem with Windows wanting to format their Garmin device?

I've been getting the error lately. It pops up on the screen saying "This device is formated improperly. Do you want to format it now?" Of course I don't. But I'm worried that one day I'll be clicking through the screens and click on the format button.

I have a Garmin Nuvi 200 that suddenly started acting up.
Initially, it said that something I attached was not an appropriate accessory.. That didn't sound good since it was plugged in to the car power plug

I have lost the SDHC card from my Garmin nuvi 255w. What should I do ????