Garmin talk

Hello I am new to the custom POI world but not GPS world. I have installed different POI on my C550 using manual mode some with distance and some with out distance alerts. I noticed that the icons (yes the .bmp file is the same) do not show and alerts do not show unless I set that as a destenation. I would like to know when I am getting close to a Weigh station or rest areas before I get there.

I have the female American voice on mine. How do I change the voice to something else?

I was one of the many that recently purchased the Costco deal on the 660. Just got it in the mail today. I went to put the disc into my computer and nothing happens. The Owner's Manual popped up...but no usable interface software. How do i interact with this thing on my computer if I don't have software?

Hey, I don't know if this is already a discussion thread or not, but I read on engadget that Garmin is launching 2 new Nuvi's- 200W and 250W. http://www.engadget.com/2007/06/15/garmin-launches-nuvi-200w...

I just got my 350. I had a Mio 310 but replaced it with the Nuvi. While the Mio had its own set of routing quirks, I am very puzzled by something the Nuvi is doing. While playing with the unit last night - in my living room, not the car - I plugged in the address of my mom’s house in Sacramento, which is about a five hour drive from where I am. The route the 350 gave me, both on fastest or shortest, was extremely convoluted.

I selected custom pois under favorites, then selected all categories (the first option). Right when I selected it, the nuvi 350 shut off on me. To make sure this was not just a one time thing, I did a few times and the system shutoff everytime.

Any thoughts?

Thanx,

Yesterday to my surprise and amusement, Avis gave me a StreetPilot C550 with my rental. There version is being marketed as Where 2.

I was very HAPPY as I was about to plug in my own GPS a StreetPilot i5.

My questions are:
1. Has anyone trying loading Red Light POIs onto the Avis GPS?

Has anyone purchased a "Suction Cup Mount with 12-Volt Adapter for Nuvi 660" kit by Garmin? It has Garmin part number (010-10935-02), but it's not listed at Garmin site. I found it on several sites including Amazon showing it in a Garmin packaging.

Drove up to Kuantan , Fraser's Hill last weekend (8 Jun ~ 14 Jun) fr Singapore.

A couple users have told me about a strange problem they had with POI Loader 2.4.1 and Windows Vista. (edit: The same issue was later reported by a different user with XP Pro.)

After trying to start the program using:

Start > All Programs > Garmin > POI Loader

When I went to move my C330 windshield mount large chunks of it stuck to the windshield. Garmin is sending me a new mount, but had no suggestions on removing the rubber from the windshield. Anyone out there have any?

Thanks,
Bill
Grayson, GA

I have a Nuvi 680. I updated the Red Light Camera database using the POI Loader. Do I have to unload the previous Red Light Camera file I loaded, or does the new one replace the old one? I'd hate to have redundancy in there!

I have an older Street Pilot III. Is there a way to get the POI files found on this WEB site to work with that model GPS?

Thanks.

FH

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In my neck of the woods, the MSN service seems to be quite useful. Leaving the 12v cable plugged in even while the unit's in the house yields nearly constant updated data. However I'm wondering what to expect when I leave my home area and travel, say, though Chicago.

Now that Garmin has released Beta versions of the POI Loader and Web Updater for the Mac does anyone have any info on when or if Garmin will have a Mac MapSource release?

The Costco Online price is the best I've seen anywhere. I paid $536 including tax and shipping. But it expires today!

Where can I find a listing of the POI icons used on the Nuvi 350? The manual doesn't define them and I can't figure some of them out.

Thanks!

...Jake

Motorola RAZR phone uses the exact same usb port as Nuvi 350. My RAZR car adapter appears to work on the Nuvi. Do anyone know if I will damage my Nuvi's battery if I continue to use it to run the unit? Motorola use the 3.7v lithum ion battery. Anyone know the Nuvi battery specs? Please advise? Thanks!

I just bought Nuvi 660 at Costco.com. I can't mount on windshield as I live in CA. Where can I get suitable mount for a reasonable price?