Garmin talk

hello everyone, I have a quick question for you guys.... which GPS would you guys recommend me buying, the Garmin C550 Streetpilot, or Garmin nüvi 250W. ???? The price is only a 50 dollar difference...... I had my mind set on the Garmin nüvi 250W, but then saw the Garmin C550 Streetpilot for 50 bucks more..... thanks so much for the help...

I'm doing pretty good, learning to use my new Nuvi 660, but I ran into a new puzzle today.

I had seen a previous topic that described how to locate a destination by intersection, so I thought I'd give this feature a try.

can i change the icon on my streetpilot 340 (map)

i was wondering if there is a way of setting my c340 so when i reach my turn it gives me time to slow down..
right now i pass may intersection then it says turn left??

Hi
Have problems hearing my 660 even at full volume anyway of increasing volume by softwear?

I am wondering if Garmin Tech or anyone else can answer this? Where does Garmin get the retail shop/resturant files for presenting the user when looking in the shopping or resturants? Are they 'bought' from DEX or GOOGLE? Does it present the user with say Cold Stone Ice cream before Marble Slab? And how often are these files updated? Are they done with the Maps file updates??

Thank you

Hello all, my first post here as well as my first question, I just purchased a Nuvi 250W, I had a few questions about the unit and found this site, However I have searched the forums and found info on the 250W to be thin. My question is, can I use Custom POI files? What exactly can I do to enhance my use of this unit? Can I download any custom car Icons for the Nuvi?

I have a StreetPilot c530
Is there anyway to disable the estimated time of arrival or to have it calculate traffic? Its really annoying when driving in the city to get estimated arrival time that is an hour off!
Thanks,
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Hello all. I just got a Garmin c330. I was wondering where you guys have had the most luck in placement.

I was thinking about the windshield below the rearview mirror, but then I'd have to stretch to reach it. (I have a Dodge Durango) I was thinking on the dash in the upper left on the windshield as well.

I want to put it in the best spot so I don't have to reposition it.

We have just returned to the UK after 2 weeks touring New England. We thought we would give our opinion of the 670.

We updated the unit with the version 8 USA maps prior to leaving the UK.

It seems to me that the only POIs that show up on my map (without choosing them as a destination) are POIs that I have recently accessed - is this accurate?

As an example, I added my daughter's gymnastics school as a favorite (from Garmin's POIs). And when I drive past it on the highway - there it is on the map.

Hello everybody

have the Nuvi 350. When i was installing the Garmin Language Guide from SD card I copied to the main unit. Power off the unit and but my other SD card with mps and my custom POI back in to my suprise could not see the custom POI. The data is still there check with pc. what to do.

Ok, here is a novice question, what is that little round circle with a red dot in the middle where you view the satellites? I get the moon and the sun, but dont get what the circle with the red dot is.

Hey Guys,
I am travelling out of the country in a few weeks,and was hoping to find a good travel case to protect my Garmin C 530. I am carrying it in my carry on but with all the inspections and rough conditions I wanted a good hard case to protect my unit. Any help you guys could lend would be great. Thanks in advance. DC

Here is an article about the rumor that Microsoft may be interested in Garmin

http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2007/10/microsoft_to_buy_garmin.p...

Hi all...yes it was taken along with my cell phone ...my car was broken into. Need some advice. Have been quite happy with the 330 but since I am going to replace it...what do you suggest and why. Was looking to go to the 340 possibly, Will be getting off of ebay.

Hello Everybody

Just got the Nuvi 350. will be traveling to Mexico and other countries. Will be getting the sd card for the country. After installing the sd card do you have to be in that country to find a location to go to. Do you spell the name where to what to go this is where i am a little brain dead.

thanks and have a good day

Does anybody out there have the nuvi 670? I am thinking of getting one, but would like the opinions of others that have used one or have compared it to other units.

Thanks!

Anyone know who sells just the mounting arm like the one on the Garmin Portable Friction Mount? I'm looking for a one piece arm with a base on one end that I can fasten down with screws and a ball on the other end that works with my Nuvi 680 cradle. - Thanks

What is the verdict on the new 2008 Maps? Is it worth the cost to update or are the changes few and in very remote areas? What about the POIs? Have the new maps been out there long enough to form an opinion. I am using City Navigator North America NT v8.