Garmin talk

This comment applies to just about every Nuvi out there with a speaker that uses a magnet. It may also apply to other models and brands of GPS units.

It does not apply to the Nuvi 8xx series because the Nuvi 8xx uses flat piezo speakers (2 on the left and 2 on the right). There isn't a magnet involved.

I have a Nuvi 760 and a 2555. 760 has an external antenna jack, 2555 doesn't. What late model units have an external jack?

I am learning a little more each day about my Nuvi 50. This little gem is a hidden choice in the menu : Settings/Map/Down Arrow. There is a lot of talk about customizing your Nuvi display. Well this feature can change what you see on the screen in a big way.

on a recent visit saw a device that plugged to the obd2 reader and worked with 1490lmt to give a more accurate information about vechicle economy. tried to find it, no luck, no luck.........help where ,when, price.

I picked up 2595LMT from Costco Canada last night. I love this device compaired to my old 765 and 1490.
I am not sure what type of traffice receiver it came with. All I can read is TA20 car charger but does not say anything about traffic receiver. I can I find it?
I will appreciate your help.

I have a nuvi 1390 and a 1450. Along with these are connecting cables GTM 25 and GTM 26. Does it matter which one I connect to either nuvi? I do not recall what came with what. Are they interchangeable? Thanks

Just got an email from Garmin offering a special for Garmin email subscribers.
Good price if I did not already have lifetime for both of my GPS's.

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Email from Garmin and has a special code attached.

nüMaps Lifetime™

Hello all, I posted this question in the general forums, but did not have much luck.

Is there any way to share Garmin map themes with the community for the models that support them?

I'm sorry in advance if this isn't an appropriate outlet for this type of thing.

I am looking for a right angle mini USB cable to power my Garmin Nuvi 360. Are they all pretty much created equally or are the pin-outs different on any of them? I will use this to plug into a Scosche 12 volt to USB power plug in the vehicle.

Change History
Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.20:

Added support for the new HD Weather feature when using compatible HD Traffic cables. The feature is only available in areas where HD Traffic is available. In order to view localized text for this feature, you must download the latest translations.

Garmin has released a very large firmware update for the 35x7 device:

Here is the Change Log:

Changes made from version 2.80 to 3.20:

Added support for the new HD Weather feature when using compatible HD Traffic cables. The feature is only available in areas where HD Traffic is available. In order to view localized text for this feature, you must download the latest translations.

Hi all,

My 1490 LMT has been very slow to start up lately.

When I plug into car socket. It displays "loading maps" for 3 to 4 minutes before showing me the agreement blurb. Even when I press agree, the unit is very slow to react. Once it's on and running, everything works fine.

I've always made sure the latest firmware updates are done.
I'm loaded with 2014.10 with the large JCV file.

After much effort, I have a received the response below from Garmin.

In fairness to the people in Customer Support Group, that worked on this, I believe that it was like pulling teeth, to get even this from their Software/Engineering Group. Needless to say, I am not happy.

They have suggested that we go to their Ideas Site and request the changes:

Can someone tell me what has changed from the 50 to the 52 we have both and I don't see much change

Garmin now has red light camera service with their garmin app. Have anyone tried this in compared to the ones on poi factory?

I recently started using the Garmin Smart Link with my iPhone 5 and brand new Nuvi 2797LMT (a great new 2013 GPS from Garmin by the way). I purchased the premium live services from within the app but I seem to be having some difficulty with the Live Traffic.

ugg.. i made the mistake yesterday of listening to my Garmin and going on local roads instead of sticking to I95.

there was a car accident. 1 of 4 lanes was blocked during beginning of rush hour.

i knew from past experience that local roads is NOT faster since the GPS doesnt take into account traffic lights. it only calcs by speed limit.

I noticed for the last several months that traffic info on my Nuvi 765T is very poor in Toronto area. Most of the times, traffic icon does not even show up and some times it stays grey. Where as I get full traffic signal on my Nuvi 1490LMT. Has anyone experienced poor traffic signal in 765 in GTA?
I will appreciate your feedback.

http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2013/06/introducing-monter.... I wonder what is next?

It seems many do not know about this "Move Over Law." Here's a story: