Garmin talk

Hey there folks. I have tried many times now to load 4 files onto my 760.(Speed-Cameras.csv,Redlight-Cameras.csv,redlight_nuvi_amer_eng_jack,red_light_caution_transparent) I can load the 1st 2 always, but the last 2 will not load. I read Mommas note & tried changing the name of files but still will not load.
For example

For Jill
Changes from version 1.90 to version 2.20:
Improved pronunciation of foreign street names where map phonetics are available.
Improved handling of foreign abbreviations.
Normalized volume across all voices.
For Jack:
Changes from version 1.40 to version 1.70:
Improved pronunciation of foreign street names where map phonetics are available.

No guarantees but so far this has worked for me.

A interesting article, from "Howstuffworks.com"

http://tinyurl.com/afwhuq

Hello all, I just got the 2009 update map and loaded it onto my SD card with mapsource (unlocked). I kept the orignal 2009 map on the nuvi 260. From what I've read I thought I could pick which one I wanted. I went to "settings, map, map info" and only the orignal map is available. There are no other files on the SD card other than gmapsupp.img. Did I miss something??

Thanks in Advance!!!

I got a routine email today from Garmin which included a link to a new friction mount they have available:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=33328&utm_campaign=

It appears harder-shell than the beanbag mount most of us have and love. Not sure what the advantages of this one would be compared to the beanbag mount.

Has anybody tried it, or seen it in a store?

I have a NUVI 760 and was about to subscribe to the FM traffic lifetime subscription for $60.00. The question I have is will the Traffic alerts be verbal or just show on the screen? Next question will the verbal alerts play thru my cars stereo? Is it worth it?

Another question about traffic receivers. Is the traffic antenna in the traffic receiver mount or does it use the gps antenna? If it uses the gps antenna, would using my external antenna help the traffic reception?
Obviously the better the reception, the more often I would receive traffic updates.

can POI be loaded onto a street pilot III

Is there an easy way to get POI's for only certain states or are the files for the entire nation so small it really doesn't matter?

Also, if I import POI's into my Garmin, say for Walmart, that Garmin already had from the Factory, will I have duplicate points all over my map?

I have a 76CSx which I use on my JetSki and Boat. So I use the BlueCharts as well as CN & Topo.

I currently have BlueCharts Americas Version 2008.5 and wanted to know if it was still the latest version AND if Garmin planned to offer "Lifetime" BlueCharts like they are with CN.

Here is the very interesting response I got back from the Cartography Dept.

QUOTE:

Has anyone noticed a reception improvement with their MSN receiver? Over the last 10 days or so I've been getting a strong signal while at home, and noticed fewer dead spots while traveling.

I'm hoping there is also an improvement outside of the local area (Pittsburgh), as I travel a lot in the Summer months.

Larry

If Garmin plays their cards right, they will remain king in the gps market. We have all been wondering what they have been up to, well just look below and you will see. These new units are actually going to compete in price with everyone else.

Does anybody know it is possible to upgrade 760 to 765 changing software? Thanks

Dont remember when , but on this forum someone talked about making your own screen when the unit boots up .

Garmin has models on their webpage with numbers:

1200
1250
1260T
1300
1350
1370T
1390T

Did a quick check and the 1390T is available for pre-order from amazon with an available date of May 20, 2009.

Costco Online has the Garmin Nuvi 780 for sale for $249.00 ($349.00 less $100.00) Looks like a good buy.

I check for Garmin updates when I update my red light and speed camera POIs every Wednesday. I see an additional update titled "Localization Data, XML file"n when I access WebUpdater. I have a 765T. Does anyone know what that update does and should I add it to my unit? Appreciate any help.

I would like to no how to creat your own splash screen on a Garmin 200

Well we are now into March and if things go as last year we should be hearing rumors of Garmin 2010 map updates.

Has anybody tapped into the grapevine and can share some news?