Garmin talk

Hi,

I have a Nuvi 260W. In some of the post I read about 2D and 3D mapviews on th Garmin's GPS. I do not know what this is about, so I hope someone will explain it to me. Thanks.

First, I have a nuvi 660. I have read many of posts online (in FAQ and forums) but I am still having problems...

I have loaded several POIs without problems and I can see them under "Custom POIs" and see my custom graphic under the "map" fuction.

Question: As I travel to a specific address, can I see my custom POI's enroute (i.e. as I pass by on interstate for example)?

Do I need to update my Redlight Files every week?

Hello all, newbie here.
Just tried to load a POI file to my Garmin.
Downloaded the POI loader to my MacBook and started the .app but it did not recognize my unit.
Is my Streetpilot just too old to download new POIs?

my daughter's nuvi 760 suddenly want power up - been used with automobile braket connected to cigarette outlet. Anyone have an idea ?

I came across these two Summer Olympics POI files from Garmin (http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/cache/offonce/us/services/f...), and would like to convert them to KML (or csv). However, unfortunately none of the gps converters I've tried recognize the GPI file. Any thoughts? Does Garmin have different types of GPI files? Do they ever encrypt their GPI files?

I just checked my 760 for updates using the web update software and there was one new update for the traffic receiver that I installed in the GPS unit. When I plugged the GPS unit into the car traffic power connection it installed the software.

A picture's worth a 1000 words when it comes to mount stability.

See:

"http://k53.pbase.com/o6/38/5438/1/82271640.xftVo35N.IMG_9164.JPG"

I wonder if it's possible to drive from the USA to Panama and what would be the roads you'd drive to do it. I'm not sure I want to undertake such a trip, but it is interesting to see how it would be done.

Hi,

I have a StreetPilot c340, and quite like it. The only problem is, when I'm driving around it doesn't show POI icons on the map. The only way I can get them to show up is if I deliberately target one of them, and have the unit direct me there. Is there a way to have the POI's just show as I'm driving around?

Thanks!

Change History
Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.00:

* Added Language Guide support
* Added HotFix support
* Improved 'Find near' searches
* Improved performance on spell searches
* Improved route calculation time
* Improved suspend/resume
* Improved time zone support for Venezuela and Australia

My son went to update his software on his 200 and something got messed up and is now missing map info and will not start up. If I backed up his nuvi can I just erase his drive and reinstall from the back-up? Or is there somewhere I can download original software? Thanks, any help is appreciated.

Well, I had a 760 and returned it. It just had too many bells and whistles I didn't use. I wanted the custom route option but it didn't work the way I thought it would.

I'm looking at getting a 255. I want the small one and not the wide version. I wanted to know how people like using this model.

I just noticed a difference, in the Nüvi 7xx, compared with the other units I own.

If a Custom POI has 'Speed' alert (not a Proximity alert), then there is no "GO" button and it therefore can't be used as a destination.

I wonder why the 7xx team decided to implement this? Anybody request it?

http://geepeeex.com/NOGO1.jpg

Anybody that purchases a Nuvi 660 and wants the full users manual for this device can feel free to send me an e-mail, and I'll be happy to provide you with the manual that Garmin no longer carries (as they no longer support this wonderful unit)......

Joel

I purchased the Garmin 350 recently. Can anyone share the access experience, adv. and disadv. for me? Thank you.

HELP - recently (over the last 10 days) I have lost most detail on my maps. Things like exit ramps, even some fairly major interstates that have been built in the last several years. The odd part is that when I first got my Nuvi 660 (maybe 2 months ago), everything was fine. Now, I've actually lost data. What the heck!

It came with 2008 maps, and I have not updated.

I was wondering if it is possible to view ebooks/pdf files on a nuvi 200w in a format other than jpeg.

Is it necessary to list the co-ordinates of all camera's at one intersection or is the co-ordinate of the center of same intersection okay. I have found more than one and sometimes three camera's at one intersection???

Looking for recommendations for GPS Mounts - I have heard the suction cups fall off in hot weather and leave a tell-tale circle on your window for thieves. Any recommendations for alternatives?