Garmin talk

What Garmin model would be good for a Uber driver, but not be really expensive? It would be used mainly in the suburbs with limited use of freeways and toll roads, but would be used in gated community areas. It also would be used for restaurants, businesses and medical offices and hospitals.

I am curious. With my 2797 I have the ability to connect my cell phone to the GPS via Bluetooth for making and receiving calls.

How does the GPS connect to the airwaves? The GPS can not send a signal to a satellite, does it? As far as I understand the GPS has no transmit capability.

Husband and I are looking to buy the DriveSmart 61 LMT-S and I'm not sure I understand about the smartphone issue. Is it that the 'S' in the model name indicates a NEED for a smartphone, or that some properties of the unit are ONLY accessible with use of an app on the smartphone?

I have the map file for Europe (I'm in the UK) for the Garmin 1490 but have been unable to track down the JCV file for it - I'm currently baffled by the various numbers - can anyone enlighten me? The 1490 doesn't do split view as far as I'm aware.

Something new for my 3597.

When I turn the key after overnight parking the unit has to search for satellites takes a few minuets to lock up.

Happens every day never did this in the past!

Any thoughts?

How do you cancel a map update in Garmin Express? Downloading the files is going to take 20+ hours!

I need to find a better option.

Today I decided to finally update my Nuvi 660 to the latest map. (I did the 3597 the day 2018.20 came out - to Device & Computer)

So, I plug the 660 into the USB cord. GE comes up and says new map is available for 660. Knowing that GE won't install the map (over 2Gb limit), I close it and open MapInstall.

Has Garmin put out a new unit that is comparable to the 3597?

I don't see a "Prestige" line-up of models on their site.

Thanks !

now that i can do basecamp with waypoints or routeing tool
i would like to try doing a route with longitude/latitude
coordinates . how do i enter a starting point lat/lon and
then 3 or 4 more turns .i am sure this is old stuff for you
guys but i am a little new at this wizz,bang stuff .
overthehill ..

HI Guys,

Based on your experienced, what do you recommend will be the best micro SD cards for Garmin Dash Cam 55 which records at 1440 pixel? Garmin just states Class 10 and it can supports up to 64 GB without any recommendations for speed of read/write. But certain manufacturers void their warranties on their Micro SD cards if it was used for dash cam.

The perfect fathers day gift .My new/refurbished nuvi 3597
arrived today .it came with all the accessories, the 12v wire
, u.s.b. plug in and mount. it works perfect. i could not be
happier . thank you P.O.I factory and G.P.S city .
overthehill.

I'm new to the forum and to working with custom POIs.

I have a Nuvi 55LM and a 1450LMT. Before I get too deep into working with custom POI files, I want to be sure that the 55 and/or the 1450 is capable of using the custom POIs and, if so, where will I access them on the unit?

This is a great resource and I appreciate all the incredible information that is posted here.

I have a 2 year old nuvi 3597 and a new driveluxe 51 lmt .
i took the 51 lmt out of my truck and gave it to my kid.
put the 3597 back in the truck . i see that the G.P.S.
store has the 3597 on sale , i want one for a back up should
something happen to the old one . my question is , what comes
it , when i bought mine from Best buy it came with a 12v power

now that i have learned how to use base camp how can i send a route to my riding friends home computer . i have a drive 60 GPS. .now that i know how to use base camp every one wants me to make
routes for them .

thanks for any info .

It's been a while since my last long trip and my memory is a bit fuzzy on best practice for getting my preferred route rather than the "optimum" route.

Changes made from version 8.50 to 8.60:

* Improved software stability.

I have a Zumo 550 GPS on my Harley. It's 9 years old, and I've repaired it three times. I've had a handlebar cradle mount problem that finally died last week. They're no longer made, none on ebay, or Amazon. Found a new one in Australia, ordered it, with shipping and taxes cost $108.00 It shipped yesterday. My GPS died today.......

The app, for Android at least, has been updated today. Sounds good.

WHAT'S NEW

Improved GPS signal usage
Enhanced power efficiency
Miscellaneous bug fixes

I see the stores dropped the price down to $199 for this unit.. I bought one from Amazon last week and paid $249...
Being just released this spring I wonder if there are hardware issues etc that are realized and they are offing them fast to come out with a better one. Just seems odd so I wonder.

i see that everyone saying they have the new updated map for the garmin, my question to you all, where do i get the update