Garmin talk

When can we expect the second quarter map updates?

(Thought I may as well start the string now ...)

I have discovered that POI Factory cannot be used IF you are using Garmin Express. When you plug the Device into your Co9mputer, it will automatically go to Express and you can't get to POI Factory. I can't find a way to Disable Express so I can use POI Factory, other than Zapping the Express altogether, anyone have any Ideas?

am looking at the 3580 anyone tried this unit or has it opions would be helpful thank you

If you have a Sonic Sound Alert and would like to Share it with me, please Email to donz1943@yahoo.com, thanx..

Anyone have this issue? I have lifetime map updates on my Garmin Nuvi 660, and also make sure I use the tools to select only the latest map once it is downloaded and installed.

Yet, every once in a while, when I boot up the unit, it will tell me I'm using older, outdated maps, when there's no way that's the case.

This just a Garmin 'quirk' with some units?

--Frank

There is new interesting future available on Garmin website. They started listing known maps errors for both NA and EU maps. Link:

http://www8.garmin.com/maps/maperrors.html

Maybe good topic to pinup if Garmin will make updates on regular basis?

I had a 2012 NA version map in internal memory of my nuvi 1490LMT and a purchased Europe Map on a 4GB SD card. Insufficient space in internal memory or on SD card to update the NA to April 2013 using GE. Bought an 8GB SD Card and NA update worked OK. The update moved the NA map from internal to the SD. Copied EU map to 8GB SD card and nuvi says map is not unlocked.

Newbie here - Does anyone else find that the 1490 screen keyboard needs a lot of pressure to register a key press? I've re-calibrated the screen but same thing. Thanks!

I have tried to find out when the new 2013 NUVI 3597lmthd
Garmin manual will be available and have not had any
luck. Any info would be appreciated.

I've got the red-light data loaded into my Garmin. It works perfect and alerts me to all the redlights which is great. What I'm trying to figure out is how do I get the information bar at the top to turn red and display the redlight information that's in the data file.

There are different screen shots on Garmin's web site that show this type of display but I'm not able to figure it out yet.

nuvi 1490
When lane assist displays the up coming intersection it only appears on screen for about 3 seconds and shuts off. Anyone else had this experience and is there a way to make it display until the interchange has been completed.

I started a previous thread because I thought I may have a Traffic coverage issue specific to Toronto.

I have just received a NUVI 2555LMT and I had no past experience with using traffic and how the 2555 is supposed to operate until a recent trip to Toronto, which should have coverage.

I just got a NUVI 2555LMT and I was recently in the west end of Toronto and expected to get traffic data. I got the Green Traffic Icon, which is supposed to mean that I am receiving a signal and traffic is good. Yellow Means that moderate Traffic, etc. If there is no signal, the ICON is Gray.

I had a scare the other day. I hadn't used my Nuvi for a while and when I took it out to the car, the touch screen didn't respond. Some of the icons did not respond at all, some responded if I pressed real hard. It was frustrating and I thought my beloved 765t was gone. I did a hard reboot and it is at least responding now but it seems as if I have to press harder than I did before.

I have a new NUVI 2797. It seems like a real nice piece of hardware and has a very nice large 7" display. Sound quality is excellent.

The socket on the back of my C550 has pieces broken out of it and will not connect or stay connected to the ball mount. Sunlight and heat in the car probably took their toll on it. Is there anyone that has a dead unit with a good case that I could procure? I have seen some on Ebay but they either go too high or they want a small fortune for shipping.

Thanks!

Does anyone know if the current, or future GPS's (3597LMTHD), will show the traffic on the whole route? For example, on a route from Chicago to Detroit, it would be nice to the see affect of the current Detroit traffic while I'm in Chicago pulling out of my driveway.

Normally it seems the traffic pulls only when you're in a local area. MSN did a better job with the national picture.

I have never used an air vent mount, but I see that there is now a genuine Garmin Air Vent Mount.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=126697

http://gpstracklog.com/2013/02/garmin-nuvi-vent-mount.html

I was wondering what the difference between the two services NAVTEQ and Clear Channel Premium Traffic. Can both be used simultaneously on my Garmin device?

Looking to buy my daughter a Garmin. Please recommend a good one for the least amount of money.
Thanks