Garmin talk

 

MicroSD Card Required For Future Updates?

I haven't updated my 3490LMT in about a year and I was reading that starting with 2013.20, it requires a 4GB microSD card due to expanded junction view files. Is this true?

Sorry...I've been out of the loop for awhile but wanted to check this out first before attempting an update.

Thanks.

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Garmin: GPSIII / StreetPilot / StreetPilot Color Map / StreetPilot III / StreetPilot 2610 / GPSMAP 60CSx / Nuvi 770 / Nuvi 765T / Nuvi 3490LMT / Drivesmart 55 / GPSMAP 66st * Pioneer: AVIC-80 / N3 / X950BH / W8600NEX

Why can't Garmin add the "search" CUSTOM feature found on the new 3597 to all previous models?

Why can't Garmin add the "search" CUSTOM POI feature found on the new 3597 to all their previous models?

I like the search feature on the new 2013 Garmin GPS's(3597) that when you type a POI name in the search bar it searches their database as well as your CUSTOM POI's.

Why one route out but a different route back ?

Recently used my Nuvi 1490LMT to successfully guide me to a destination I've never visited before. Performed flawlessly ! Return trip was another story...unit did not "retrace" route out but instead routed me back using a completely different route. Anyone else have this experience ? Why wouldn't same route be used in reverse ?

Nuvi 250W...worth buying map update ?

I keep my Nuvi 250W as a backup to my Nuvi 1490LMT. Is it worth purchasing map update for my Nuvi 250W ? Is there a place to purchase update at reduced cost ? Don't want to spend a ton as unit is only kept as backup.

Garmin Express vs myDashboard

Its been a while since I've updated my Garmin SW. I just loaded the latest Garmin Express and updated my device. I noticed that when I login to my Garmin myDashboard account (my.garmin.com/mygarmin/dashboard/dashboard.htm) it says I still need to update the software I just got done updating with Garmin Express. Does anyone know if these are suppose to be consistent?

nuvi 50LM Acting Weird

Though we've used GPS for several years, I'm still kind of novice.

We had to run up and back to Long Island yesterday and I didn't print reverse directions (we always print out to supplement the Garmin).

Garmin/GPX problem

I have a Garmin 1490LM (software 6.2, 2013.40 maps). I have built some custom routes using Mapsource(6.13.3) and saved as GPX. I have noticed when I use the GPX routes, my speed (in LR corner of display) along with the time (LL corner of display) vary rarely update. The navigation is correct and Jill talks to me but the time/speed display rarely update. Went on a 2 ½ hr.

Nuvi 650 Update Issue

I updated my Nuvi 650 yesterday. Then I went to Tools, Map, then Map Info at the bottom of the screen. It beeps but doesn't go to the info screen. Last year when I updated I had to go there to select the map, I can't this time. What have I missed when I updated??? Here's what I did:

+ I have an 8g SD card in my Nuvi
1) I used a 15g flash drive with only \Garmin on it.

Zumo 550 GPS

Anyone having problems with their GPS

Updating Maps on My nuvi 760

I downloaded the latest map update, with Garmin Express, to my 2GB SD card and was only able to load the lower 48 because of a lack of space. I just bought a 4GB card and it is telling me the same thing.

When I try to select all maps the continue button is grayed out. When I used the old update system, before Garmin Express, I was able to do complete maps with the 2GB card.

mapsource .gpx

I am having trouble getting Mapsource to save a .gdb file as a .gpx file. First the error message "out of memory" appears. Subsequent efforts to save a .gdb file as a .gpx file merely freeze the program.

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Clear Skies!

Satellite Reception

On my 660 how long should it take to get Satellite Reception. I went out to a open area and it sometimes takes about 5 min. Is this normal for the 660, I have not used it for sometime now.

660 Battery

I just installed a new after market battery in my old 660. I had it charging for about 30 min from my PC, when i turned it on there was still only 1 bar lit, how long should it take for a full charge. I now have it hooked up in the car charging.

Loading POI's on NUVI3795LMTHD

I'm considering upgrading from a NUVI750 to the 3795 and wondering if loading POI's I created from the POI Factory is the same as for my 750?

Mini Cooper dealer installed GARMIN

Saw this product on the GARMIN website today:

http://garmin.blogs.com/pr/2013/05/garmin-provides-new-integ...

I'm still happy with the 260 I'm using in our 2005 Mini, but if any Cooper owners out there have a little too much disposable income, this might appeal.

New Casino

New Casino Opening 5-24 in Flagstaff Arizona. grin

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Don Duke aka Joe Casino

Cannot update Garmin with New Maps

Since I have the lifetime maps, I am trying to update my Garmin to the latest maps. When I try to update, I get a message indicating that I do not have enough space on my Garmin for the updated map. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can to the update? I do not want to call Garmin because I do not have 2 hours to spare by waiting for one of their technicians to answer my question.

Garmin Nuvi AMPS Adapter Mount

I had posted recently that I was looking at using the vehicle specific mount in my Chevrolet Silverado for a Garmin Nuvi 350/360, but didn't realize until tonight that Garmin themselves have a https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/prod8556.html Nuvi AMPS Adapter Mount!

New Firmware Update for Nuvi 2597

Garmin just released a new firmware update for the Nuvi 2597. It is version 2.80. Sure hope that this corrects some of the issues that I've been having like the route turning right when the gps tells me that I need to turn left.

Garmin Base Camp

Is Garmin Base Camp really worth the time? I'm going nuts trying to use it..