Garmin talk

 

Possible to create a custom route?

I hope this makes sense. I just picked up a Garmin 750. I figured out how to load in custom POI's, so that is not a problem.

I want to setup a custom route, a "point a to point b" type of thing. Problme is, it's using back roads so the GPS needs checkpoints along the way to stay on the "fun roads". Otherwise it's going to direct us to the main highway not far away.

How to use Reset button

I haven't found the need to use it yet, but wondering if one has to actually punch a hole thru' the label on the back of the Nuvi to reset it? Or is the label flexible and one can actually click on the button thru' the label?

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Nuvi 250W

Associate MP3 with Album Art/Picture

Does anyone know the best way to get album art onto the Nuvi 360?

I am using MS Media Player to transfer songs to the SD card, but I don't get the album art with it...

Thanks,
-Mike

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-Mike Nuvi 360 Samsung M520 Sprint (Bluetooth'd)

Updated POIs

Is there some kind of program or utility that allows you to compare two POI files of the same name or category to see if there has been any changes or updates.

For instance, if I have two different Walmart POI files, can I compare both of them to see if there are any differences between the two i.e. updates, different long and lat coordinates, etc.

speedometer

my car speedometer and my garmin speedometer are diffecurent. which one is more accurate?

MSN Direct Problem - Anyone Else Experienced This?

I received my MSN Direct Receiver in perfect order, connected to their site and activated the unit. After a little while some information had been downloaded to my GPS and was accessible as expected.

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RogerLL

Garmin Nuvi 780 New Owners

OK so I got this Nuvi 780 yesterday, upgraded from a C340 which was really great but is dated. I purchase this from www.techonweb.com for about $712.00 with fedex 2nd day shipping. The item came with everything sealed and turn it on, wow! a beautiful 4.3 inch screen bright! It was a big jump from the dated c340. I turn it on and went to my car, signal was detected in about 2 minutes!

creating tourguide using mapsource

Does anyone know how to create a tourguide using mapsource? I am looking to be able to display text like the way Garmin tour guides show descriptions, phones numbers, dates, times etc...of different places/restaurants etc... I was told this could be done in Mapsource but can't seem to find any information about it. Has anyone been able to create viewable text and if so can you post how?

Convert POI from Magellan to Garmin

I have a Magellan POI file. I would like to transfer this POI data into a recognize Garmin format like .CSV or Garmin's POI. Is this possible? If so, anyone can provide your expertise? Thank you!

red light cameras

how do i install red light cameras just for the uk
for a garmin nuvi 350 ?

Dashboard Disk

Does anyone know how to use dashboard disk for Garmin? I want to set my nuvi on the car's console but I don't know how to use dashboard disk. Thank you.

uk maps

i want to update my garmin nuvi 350 with uk maps where could i buy this from.

Nuvi 760 vs Nuvi 780

I just went to the Garmin web site and did a comparison of the Nuvi 760 and the Nuvi 780. They did not identify a single difference between these two units for the >$100 MSRP difference. What is the difference between these two units?

Thank you

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Bobbo and Linda

Garminb Nuvi 360 for $218.05!

This sounds like the bargain of year! It's refurbished, but still quite a discount. Buy.com is selling the Garmin Nuvi 360 for just $218.05!

http://tinyurl.com/25sfy8

Mount on the A/C vent?

Dose anyone use these? i would think the heat/cold would not be good for a gps unit.

Beanbag mount for C330-C340

I know this has been discussed a lot, for the Nuvis, but I don't know if I have seen anything specific on the C330 and C340 for the friction "beanbag" mounts. From what I have seen in the pictures, the beanbag mounts for the Nuvi has the arm and ball attachment but the C330 and C340 have the mount with the three pin clip-on connection and have the power connection integrated into the mount.

Garmin 750 on HSN

HSN has the Garmin 750 on special for $299.95, usually $399.95. Interesting. Not sure how long this sale will continue.

Route Optimization

Has anyone had success with software for route optimization?

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Nuvi 660 -- and not upgrading it or maps until Garmin fixes long-standing bugs/problems, and get maps to where they are much more current, AND corrected on a more timely basis when advised of mistakes.

Not enough Memory - Is this normal?

I have a Nuvi 350 with U.S. NT-2008 maps in the unit. Also, have Thailand V8 maps in the SD card. Type in an address to Thailand and push to "Go" button. The unit does the calculation mode and returned an error message of something like "Not enough Memory". I guess we really can't drive from U.S. to Thailand.

Which software version?

Hi Folks,

I purchased my Nuvi 660 about two months ago and it has the 2008 maps installed on it however, the unit software is version 4.10 SO, what version software is everyone else running AND, should I update the unit to version 4.20 of the software? What will I gain in the update to 4.20? What will I lose?

Thanks!

Clint

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Your Portion Of Light Whether you are a brilliant flame or but a tiny spark matters not-for the world needs whatever portion of light is yours to give.