Garmin talk

This site has been great for a new GPS user like me. I have now added voices (to the GPS; I already have enough in my head); charged from the computer with a generic USB cable; and added new vehicles. Thanks to all for your help and information.

Hi , this is my first post!
i ve got a nuvi 200 w street pilot , im going to uploud an img of my town on it , got my town's Esri shp files . how can i convert them to an IMG that my unit can work with.
tanx

Are the POI's accurate and thurough as well?

How many POI's are pre-loaded on my Nuvi 200? How do I load more without using a USB or paying a ton of money? I appreciate any answers.

Thanks

The Garmin WebUpdater will update the Nuvi 750 from v2.60 to 2.70. I just performed the upgrade and my unit is working fine.

Recently I had a problem with my Nuvi 660 in that it wouldn't make any sounds out of the internal speaker. It also wouldn't make any sounds via the FM transmitter. I had been using the headphone jack to pipe the audio to my car stereo system, and maybe during one of my connection/disconnections, something got knocked loose inside.

I live in Maryland. I understand that not everything can be pronounced perfectly, but the pronunciation of "Maryland" is terrible. If I can try other voices (British, Australian), I might not have to hear things like, "Turn right on May WILLin 514." There is a very slight pause after "may" and the emphasis is on "Will."

Hi People,
I am new to this so please bare with me. I have a question reguarding saving my POIs to my Garmin Nuvi 660 or to the SD card I have installed. My POI data base is about 10 meg. I was wondering if there is any advantage to saving it directly to the unit or to the SD card?

Thanks

On the Garmin site, when doing the comparison between the two models.

The 255 model states for Maps: Yes
and the 205 model states: regional.

Can someone explain what is meant by regional. I would imagine that it is restricted in some way, but to what degree.

Does anyone know how to take a POI that I downloaded to my garmin Favorites from MSN direct and move it into the POI main area. I sent a POI from MSN direct and it went into the My favorites area. However it does not come up when I do a search from the POI area.

Just read that the Garmin 650 has been discontinued by Garmin as of January 2008. Hmmmm! Just bought one! Love it! I guess that the technology is getting so much better with every passing day that what you buy today will be outdated tomorrow with a better unit!! I suspect that Garmin will stand by their product even though it is a discontinued model. What are your thoughts?

Hi
I just got back from my first use of the 370 walking in Europe, in particular, Venice. We had no internet, so I could not go into google maps and then download coordinates to the nuvi.

So mostly ended up just looking at the map and seeing when we got near Grand Canal or other places I knew about (or some points like our apt. marked before I left home).

I have downloaded the Rest Areas files (from this site) using Garmin's POI Loader. After loading them to the 260, not on a SD card ,I found them under the "Extras" button on my 260. When I push the button, "Custom POIs" comes up. When pushing it again, the Rest Areas are listed, ex."Turnout NB 1-75 MM 23.3 W" My Question is what happens now?

Here's another reason why you should hide, password protect and register your unit with Garmin. It's now the #1 stolen item in Atlanta.

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2008/03/25/gp...

Dear All,
i am a new member. i have problem with my nuvi 660. i want to search address or search street name, house number,... .Please, tell me how to create it? which software can do?

thank you
Mr.Channara, Cambodia

Hello I'm new here. Glad I finally found this place. I have had my Etrex for about 3 years now, but have just really started using it to its abilities. I bought a Jeep and have been leaving the asphalt quite regularly.

OK -

I think I (unfortunately) know the answer to both of these questions:

1. Can I make the NUVI 660 Keyboard QWERTY?

2. Can I have each letter / number "say" the letter/number instead of just beep at me?

My old Magellan 760 could do both - and I loved it!

I know that Garmin has a few newer models out that will offer the QWERTY keyboard as an option.

Thanks,
Rick

Ok, at first I thought I just turned the touch tones back on by accident, but after turning them off, they come back on and I have to go turn them off again. Anyone else had that happen.

I have a remote that came with my 2720. When I first tried to use it, everything worked except the page button. After figuring out that I needed that button to really use it decently, I just put it away. Decided a couple of days ago to call Garmin (still under warranty) and see what they said about it. Nice lady on the phone say "yep, sure sounds like that rocker button is broke".

Hi Folks,