Garmin talk

Does anyone know of where I can find the Lowe' POI's that includes the address and phone numbers of each of the stores? It would be handy to have the phone number to call ahead if in an area near a Lowe's store. I did find one file for Lowe's USA but it does not display the phone number on my Garmin Nuvi 680 until I am practically in the parking lot!

I have a Garmin StreetPilot 2730 and I use for work and pleasure trips. I am considering creating files for the apartmetn complexes that I drive to for work. I would like to have telephone number(s) and sometimes things like door codes that allow me to access to the building. Would I be better off creating these as MapSource Favorites or Custom POI Files?

One the problems with my c550 is after the last update the icons (bmp?) that I created no longer appear on the 550. Only a grey dot. Do you have that problem when using your program?

Deborah

I subscribed to SaversGuide through Garmin and I'm not happy. It seems that every time I try to use it the restaurant doesn't honor it anymore or the restaurant is out of business. I hope I'm able to get $50 savings before the year is up.

What do others think about SaversGuide?

I finally figured out that the DVD is essential to making the Tourguide that we want. Having read a topic line about the successful making of one of these including mp3 and jpg. I am really loooking forward to Garmin delivering the goods. I will then become the bane of the site with all the questions in the world about how to get it going.

Pam developed problems with her C330 receiving sat signals...I called Garmin, they put me through two simple fix routines which did not work...the CS rep say "nope that's a hardware problem, send it on back and we'll fix it or replace it"...immediately issued me an RMA/Warranty # and gave me their UPS # so the shipping is free...That is great customer service!!!

I have found the FM transmission option is less than appealing, though better than most the quality still leaves much to be desired.

Hi all,

I'm new to the GPS arena but looks like this is right place to ask my question. I'm interested to buy a Garmin GPS but would like to hear suggestion and recommendation from the experts here. I just want to have some basic features such as:
* turn-by-turn voice navigation
* heads up and other views
* 3.5" touch screen
* POI should include grocery stores etc.

At some point I thought I heard that someone was comming out with a different audio file for the c330. Like Mr. T or other funny sounding voices.... is there anything like that out there?

Thanks,
Jack

If I download nroute will I be able to transfer routes onto my Nuvi 660?

Costco has the Nüvi 350 on sale for $349.99 after $130 coupon. I believe there is a 5% surcharge for non-members.

In previous discussions, I mentioned that the c530 was only seen by the PC as a set of drives (for use with POI Loader, for example, and could not be used with nRoute on a PC as a GPS. Garmin techs had confirmed this.

I've downloaded a large POI for Starbucks locations in the US.

Here's my question: what's the benefit of this POI file, given that my Garmin c330 map already displays lots of Starbucks. I assume it's because POI files can be updated constantly and the Garmin maps seem to updated yearly. Is this the main advantage? Or am I missing something?

I discovered that you can get the TTS voices working (at least temporarily) on the C510 (and presumably the C530). This is not to be entered into lightly though - hangs / crashes /lock-ups are to be expected -- and there's a lot of deleting to do to make enough space for the new voices.

Has anyone loaded MP3 files to the Nuvi 660? Is a SD card required or do they work if load them to the internal memory? I've loaded a few but I can only view and listen to the Audiobook samples pre-installed within the unit.

Please Help!

I was using my C340 today to get to an address I had never been to. Wondering whether the unit was taking me through the Harbor Tunnel or Key Bridge, I touched the top of the page. This normally would then break down my directions and showing me where it was taking me. This time it was lock solid and wouldn't show me the different streets on the route.

I recently bought a nuvi 350 and I am curious if different maps can be loaded into the unit. For example, could I load Streets and Trips or Google maps or any other mapping software inot the unit instead of City Navigator? Also, in old threads I came across some discussions regarding nRoute. Can it be used with a nuvi 350?

I have down loaded 4 routes from a motorcycle campground website. They are good riding routes for bikers, but I don't know how to load them on my 2720 and where will they be after I load them?( Very new to using gps,just trying to learn and need help)

Is it possible to only be alerted once when approaching a custom poi? Example, I have a Starbucks close to my home and has soon as my Nuvi 660 acquires a signal I get a constant reminder/alert for the next couple of blocks. Is it possible to adjust this?

Thanks