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How does one add a proximity alert?

I currently own (and enjoy) my c330. I have come into some extra cash and was thinking about upgrading to the 550. I would, however, need to sell my 330 to do so.

Question: Is the 550 worth the extra $$$? I like the though of being able to use the BT with the cell phone... but is anything else with the 550 make it much better?

Thanks,
Jack

Hello everyone I'm trying to findout if anybody has received a Mapsource Update from garmin that included City Navigator V8? I have gone to the website ordered it because I have a unit and I am entitled for the update and have been waiting for this "free" CD for over a month.

anyone know wher i can find more p o i ,s for my garmin

Garmin updated the C550 Unit Software to Ver 5.4 on March 16th 2007.

was hoping I could get some input on which unit might best serve my needs. I have a C330 for my company demo, but am now interestedin getting something for my personal play truck. I go offroading somewhat frequently & would like to be able to load topo & other trail maps for offroad use. Basicly a mix between etrex & road navi.

Question for Nuvi users:
my vehicle is a diesel and am having difficulty easily locating diesel specific fuel stops with my 660. I see details in the background of listed sites but strongly prefer not to scroll details while driving. Is there a 'hidden' feature to bubble diesel up as a search-able option.

Thanks,
Bear

Hi there - got a new Nuvi 360 and so far love it other than price dropped almost 100 bucks with in a day that I bought - hope amazon has some sort of price match guarantee...

I have a new Garmin 2820. I understand that the traffic avoidance feature is only as good as the city's update of the traffic information. What I don't understand is the settings on the avoidance option screens. I called Garmin, since the owner's manual has no reference to it's use.

It is the time!

They were sold at a loptop price (350 $450-$550; 360 $550-650).

Since the "generic" GPS (such as MIO C310X) have been sold for under $200. The pressure is building up. Recently, Costco started selling 350 for $350, Amerzon is following. Last time I checked, a 360 is for ~$460. Another $50 drop will make these units more reasonablly priced.

Is it just me or does the 660 now have a 'predictive' feature when going through tunnels. I drive through Boston and its tunnels (dodging ceiling tiles and waterfalls) quite frequently. I know that I used to get the "Lost Satellite Reception" about 1/4 the way through - understandably since you travel over 100' underground.

Garmin just annonced some new models. If you want a 660 minus bluetooth, the Nuvi 650 is for you. It's just like they did for the 350/360. Same model, one has BT one does not.

http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi650/

Just a warning for anyone that hasn't upgraded their traffic service firmware lately. You may not want to.

I installed the upgrade and during a recent trip noticed that the traffic warnings on the main navigation map were gone. You can still get traffic problem details by going into the menus but it's not going to warn you of traffic on your route anymore.

Just wondering, Has anyone tried to modify (hack) into your GPS and if so what was it you were tring to do and what was the outcome?!?

My traffic alerts do not appear on my main navigation page. Each time, I have to go the menu and look for a yellow exclamation point and click on it to get traffic alerts. Does yours work the same way or is it possible to get the alerts on the main map when driving? Thanks.

New POI Loader-Beta

Changes made from version 2.4.0.0 Beta to 2.4.0.1 Beta:

1. Added support for Garmin Mobile XT.
2. Added support for magenta as transparency color in 256 color bitmaps.

I’m a newbie to this forum. I just purchased a Garmin c550. I read on one of the threads to request the MapSource DVD from Garmin… I did that, Thanks! Does the DVD contain everything I need or do I still need to purchase the MapSource software?

I don't know if anyone has ever asked this, I couldn't find it under search. I have a question:

I want to recommend a GPS for my non-techie friend (another female), and perhaps get one for my mom (who is very non-techie--like doesn't have an email account). I know they will not go online to update the software.

http://www.garmin.com/products/nuvi200/

Looks like there's no flip-up antenna, and I don't think they use the same chipset as the 300+ Nuvis - otherwise, they look to be similar to the rest of the Nuvi series, with better map coverage as you step up in models.

I got my 350 for not much more than the MSRP on the site for the 200.

I bought my c550 and have loved the gps abilities.

My problem at the moment is with the microphone. When i try and talk to my friends using the bluetooth abilities of the unit they say i sound like i'm in a far off distance.
I have moved the unit all the way to less then a foot from my mouth and they still say they can hear all my car noises but very little of me.