Garmin talk

Today was my first trip and the expereince left me with a question or 3.

1. I discovered poi icons don't show up at over 800' elevation. I really need them at 8mi! So, how do I do get them that far out?

Today was my first trip where I needed a gps to get there and back. I plugged in the address and was off. All was ok except my wandering all over the highway at 70 mph (others gave me lots of room!), until I wanted to get coffee.

I'm new to all the gps lingo, but I see a lot of buzz about Garmin's Mapsource. It sounds like it could help you create a personalized vacation route via your pc, and then transfer the info to your GPS unit. My question is whether or not the Nuvi 660 supports this, and how can I get it from Garmin? Is it a purchase only item?

I thought that once i got my device registered and everything that it would stop playing all the time. It didn't. Even when I put in an address and start a trip after a few minutes (not really sure how long, but at least 5 min.) my Garmin goes back to playing the demo. Does everyones do that?

Does anybody know if the SDHC cards work on the Nuvi 7xx? I can't find anything that indicates that they do support those cards, and I would think that if they do, they would advertise it that way.

Also, after seeing that post on the boot time using a 2GB card vs. the 4GB card, I suspect it is that lack of support that is extending the boot time.

Does anybody with the Nuvi x60's have issues with their bluetooth? I just got my 760 last week. The bluetooth seemed to work well at first, but the past couple of days, it keeps disconnecting, and when I get a call it doesn't really pick it up - I have to quickly send the audio to the phone.

I haven't checked for a while for updates. Seems the new one has been issued on March 27. Anyone updated? Any significant changes and is it worth upgrading now?

Thanks in advance!

I have had 660 for almost 2 years. No issue to this point. The last couple days I turn on the unit and it finds the satellites. My signal is strong for about 2 minutes and then I get a "Poor Satellite Reception" error. I have tried to reset the unit with zero success. Any suggestions? I live in Columbus Ohio in case this is a geographical issue. Software Ver 4.30
GPS SW Version 3.00

Hello all.

When planning a route that should be shorter and faster via ferry on my Nuvi 770 it does not take the ferry route. I did check the avoidance setting and ferry's are not checked. The ferry I tried is the Bridgeport/Port Jefferson ferry in NY. Anyone know if this is a bug or a cockpit error?

Thanks,
Jim

Anybody seen the Nuvi 880? There's also an 850, looks like they are going to be pretty expensive. Oh well, I guess I'll have to keep my 750 once I get it.

I was in Muir Woods last week, and was trying to get to the outlook. Those switchbacks really confused "Shirley" and I ended up following the signs back to San Francisco.

Once we were back on the road to the Golden Gate Bridge, all was fine.

Any place else in the U.S. that has this happen?

does any one have the poi file - red light camera for philadelphia only?

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday I took advantage of a deal at Sharper Image. A lot of the Sharper Image stores are liquidating their inventory. They had the Nuvi 750 going for 329.99 so I bought one. I have other GPS units...C330 that I bought for my mom and a Garmin GPSMAP 296 that I use for Aviation.

I have a c550 with all the bells and whistles. I would like recommendations on a model for my daughter who lives in Washington DC that does the basics and has voice prompts. She does not need traffic or weather, or an mp3 player. The new flat screens are nice too. Any info and price range would be appreciated.

thanks

ALSO

This website has been very good in answering my question regarding GPS issues. I was wondering if any participants of this site have had experiences on other sites especially with respect to restoration of vintage mustangs?
JRO

Perhaps I've missed the answer to this elsewhere, and if so I apologize. My wife and I currently have 2GB SD cards in our Zumo 450 and Zumo 550. We would like to increase our capacity, and in looking to do so have found all 4GB SD cards are labled "SDHC", and bear a warning that they are only to be utilized in "SDHC Compatible" devices.

Received a Garmen c340 for Xmas. Will I have to update to 2009 map updates or is the software that it came with current?

Jimbo

On my Nuvi 350 does anyone know how I would/could determine how much available space I have for additional downloads prior to the use of an SD card - I have downloaded red light and speed cameras and want to download rest areas and cracker barrel information
Thanks to those who may be a wealth of knowledge in this area

Is there any way to change the tone that's used when an incoming call is announced? The default tone is effective, but the geek in me wants to change it to something even more annoying.

Thanks!

Recently purchased an eTrex Vista HCx and was wondering how the City Navigator North America DVD data is loaded to the receiver.

Can it be loaded to the Micro SD flash memory or is it loaded direct to the receiver?

Also, have you used it for GeoCashing? Any tips?

Thanks for any advice.