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Zoom Scale level

I discovered this on a recent plane trip. Playing around with the zoom and track up, north up, and 3D views on my c550.

I've kept my display on 3D, it's what I prefer. However, while flying I changed to north up and track up to see the differences in flight.

What I didn't notice before, became evident right away.

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........Garmin StreetPilot c550 / Nüvi 765...........

Problems with Mapsource 6.13.1

I had problems after upgrading Mapsource from 6.12.4 to 6.13.1. After the update, I could no longer select the transfer option, either upload or download. If I did, the program crashed and I was asked if I would like to send an error report to Microsoft. For a few days, I was dead in the water.

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Zumo 450, C530, Quest, Quest, GPS III+

New Nuvi 660

Hi all,

Got my first GPS device, the nuvi 660...so far love what it can do...My question is does the new SD Memory card with SDHC with the nuvi 660 also what's the limit capacity it can take??

Thank you,

The vote is in - consumer reports

I have it on good authority that the Garmin nuvi 660 was given CR's top rating.

( http://www.9news.com/news/article.aspx?storyid=76119 )

See more info from CR at ( http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/cars/portable-gps-navigat... )

Do I get any extra points for having a 650?

dd

Old Mapsource, CS330 and Legend dont match.

I have been in and out of the GPS world for a few years. Never a technical user until now. I was always a point and shoot kinda guy.

I have an old version of MapSource I bougth in 2002, an etrex legend and a CS330.

The lat\lon on the CS330 and legend do not match mapsource.

Old News? Unit Software Updated on c330

Changes made from version 5.50 to 5.70:

* Improved satellite acquisition.

-Tom

Map update - unit registration code needed?

I've got a StreetPilot c340. I'm planning to upgrade my map software to the new 2008 version. I bought my unit in March of 2006, so I don't expect to get a free update like many of you have been reporting. However, I don't have the unit registration code that came with my device when I bought it. When I buy the DVD to upgrade the maps, is that unit registration code needed to install the maps?

Garmin POI Loader Question

I'm a new Garmin user and wanted to install some custom POIs... when I use the POI loader to install a new POI file does it overwrite the previously installed POIs?

In other words, if I want to install a new POI do I have to install all the previous POIs again with the new POI?

Can someone explain to me what MapInstall is used for?

Hi,

I upgraded my Nuvi 350 with the 2008 maps. After finishing the installation, a new desktop shortcut was created named MapInstall. I opened the application up and installed the New York area.

I turned my Nuvi on and I don't know where to look for what I installed.

Can someone explain to me what this is suppose to do? Do I need to manually high light every area that I want to install?

Possible to transfer data using Bluetooth from Nuvi 360 to Blackberry?

Does anyone know if this is possible?

I have a number of MP3s on my Nuvi (not on SD card) and want to transfer it to my Blackberry.

The Blackberry instructions says it can receive files using bluetooth. I just don't know if the Nuvi 360 can send data using bluetooth.

If I can do this, it will save me from having to run out and buy a microSD card which is used by my blackberry.

Question about missing city

I have a c340 and live in Queens, New York, the other day i went to use my GPS and I started to put in the address and when i when to put in the city Briarwood it would let me put up to the "I" and then it would pull up the city and it only listed Briarcliff Manor, NY.
If i had not known that this area is also known as Jamaica I would have never been able to get the address.

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Garmin Nuvi 40LM

MSN Software Update for Nuvi 680

Using the web updater, this update is now available from Garmin. Installs to the Nuvi, then to the antenna assy upon connection. Takes 2 minutes to do. I will test it tomorrow. Hope it helps.

Changes from version 2.20 to version 2.30:
Improve reception while driving through areas of intermittent signal.
Acquire data faster when driving into a new coverage area.

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Frank (Nuvi 2497LMT, 2455LMT, 765LMT,680,StreetPilot 2720)

Software update for SP 340

New update for SP 340 4.40 on Garmin website Aug 24

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Golf Junkie

Question about the newest version of the MAP NT2008

I purchased a c340 in late June. It has the NT 2008 map in it
Map info reads:
City Navigator North America NT 2008. I assume this is the newest version from what I have read so far.

Here is my question.

Map update, Find anything new??

I just got done updating my Nuvi 660 to Map 2007 and I can't find anything new..

There were new homes built behind me and they've people have been living in them for over a year and those roads aren't in the new maps. A state route extension that opened last year still isn't in there.

Help! I updated Mapsource, and now I can't transfer to my Zumo

I'm in a real mess. I downloaded the new version of Mapsource (6.13.01), and installed it with no problem. I have looked over it and really had no reason to doubt the decision, until now...

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Zumo 450, C530, Quest, Quest, GPS III+

Looking for a Nuvi 660 connector

Hello -

I'm looking for a a Nuvi 660 power/traffic radio connector (the one that is on the nuvi mount end of the GTM20 traffic receiver) Does anyone know where I can get this connector (other than buying a GTM20 receiver)? Or does anyone have a non-working GTM20 traffic receiver that they would like to sell?

Thanks.

Bill

Nuvi 650 - Unite english voice file with mandarin voice file - question

hi
i just got my Garmin 650 few weeks ago
i am having lots of fun
changing POI and pictures

lately i am trying to put different voice languages on my garmin 650
searching on the net i found that 660 is avaliable in Taiwan. and i was able to find a file for mandarin speaking voice file.
someone already converted for North american version.

Bean Bag Mount Review

For those that don't have the beanbag mount and want to know more, there is a review that theyt just did at GPS Magazine...

http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2007/08/dont_like_the_windshield_...

Battery charge, not what the icon says???

I would like to know if anyone else has this issue...

I completely discharge my unit before I charge it. I let it tell me when the battery is low, and then I plug it in. I give each charging a full overnight charge.

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