Garmin talk

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

Anyone have any experience with this mount? The C320 keeps falling off the suction mount for me.

For those thinking about buying a second GPS.

Fry's (frys.com) has the Streetpilot C320 on sale for $199.99 with free shipping (not sure on the tax - last year I paid tax for a purchase online since there was a store in my state).

It is on back order though.....

I paid $290 after shipping / tax from Costco last year.

Since I bought my used Garmin StreetPilot 2730 last year I have just recently started experimenting with MapSource, compiling favorites online, and downloading custom POIs. I have never really paid much attention to the MP3 and audible book capability. I have done a search here, but I really didn't find much. I might be interested in trying both of these features purely for learning purposes.

Hey i am just getting intrested in creating the poi's......can you tell me where to find the .gpx file after saving an address into your garmin?? (i have a c330)

Thanks

I frequently used yahoo yellow pages to look up businesses of all kinds, and then put the address in mapquest to get driving directions. I just got a Nuvi 660, and it can pretty much take the place of both yahoo yellow pages and the driving directions, but I have noticed that it doesnt have many of the businesses in my area, for whatever reason.

Does anyone know if WAAS is better/more accurate than CIRF III? I have a nuvi 660, and I have read several pro's/con's, but wanted to ask here. Thanks in advance
Dan

Here's another Garmin "Easter Egg" that I found over on GpsPasSion Forums. I haven't seen it here, so here it is:

Hard Reset Sequence:

Hold down the bottom right of the screen, if possible
with the back of a pencil eraser, then press in the power
until the screen comes on, and then let go of it. Keep
holding down the eraser on the screen until the Erase all