Garmin talk

I just updated my old nuvi 855 to the new City Navigator map, 2017.30. Since this nuvi is a backup to a backup for me and since the nuvi 8x5 series is not offered the map-update-to-SD -card option, I decided with the previous map update and this one to simply let Garmin do a regional update of the US and Canada rather than go through the clone method to install all of North America.

I have just launched Garmin Express and a new map is available. 2017.30

Talk about big news in the outdoor activity world. It was announced yesterday that Bass Pro is buying Cabela's.

http://money.cnn.com/2016/10/03/news/companies/bass-pro-shop...

Phil

There is a POI file called Offbeat Tourist Attractions, which is very interesting. I'd like to set up a proximity alert so when I'm within 3 mile radius of any one of those POIs the garmin will sound/show alert. However, it seem that the GPS will alert only if I'm routed through that POI. If you would make a left turn within two mile radius of the POI then GPS will not sound any alarm.

One indication that a map update may not be far off is that Garmin has released a device software update to handle larger map files better.

For my 3597 this is Version 5.40 and the only item in the change log is:

Added improvements for handling larger map files.

How many of the new cars available today have Garmin systems installed in them ?

The next car I buy, I hope will have a Garmin system in it.

Thanks.

When I connect my 2789 to my Win 10 computer via the USB cable, the unit goes into what I call a data receive mode (ready for downloads from Garmin Express, BaseCamp, etc). This connection also charges my battery. When I want to put my GPS in navigation mode so I can play around with it, I have to unplug it from my computer, which then drains my battery in about an hour.

Garmin Express has been updated to 4.1.28.0 today. However, I couldn't find the change log for the update. I did noticed there is a new tab called "Purchased" where you can see items you purchased in the past and option to renew them if they are subscriptions.

After having my OLD 2699LMTHD GPS stolen (which I bought early in 2016), I needed a replacement. I also wanted to replace the oh so expensive 3597 that I have as it was only 5 inch, did not work with sunglasses, and would not remember the zoom setting.
I bought two new(er)Garmin 2699LMTHD GPSs. The newest ones have a round mounting socket in the back.

Hi all,

If I were to purchase live traffic within the smartphone link app using the phone I have now, would I still have the live traffic services when I get my new iPhone next month? Trying to avoid not having to pay for the subscription twice. When I buy the live traffic subscription, does the subscription link to my apple account?

The Garmin N. America iOS App has display issues with iOS 10. I noticed it shortly after I installed iOS 10 on an iPhone 6.

This has been confirmed by Garmin.

The issue is that the app has problems displaying in the landscape mode.

I have Streetpilot 2720 that I've had since new and it still works fine, except for the remote. The maps, data, etc. are located on my old XP laptop. I'd purchased lifetime maps sometime ago, and I'd like to have the data, maps, etc., moved to my Windows 10 machine. If able to do this, checking for updates, etc., would be more convenient. I'd read about Javawa, and that's clear as mud for me.

The Garmin DriveSmart 70 LMT (perhaps others within that series) supports multiple cameras such as a baby cam or backup cam. Does anyone know of a way to rig up a separate camera for blind spot monitoring - one for each side would be ideal.

Just got notification that there is an update for the Smart Link app. Did the update but cant see any obvious changes.

My 2555 was working perfectly fine all day. I unplugged it and then had a need to use it about 10 minutes later and it was totally dead. Would not start, screen blank. The unit was plugged into the truck lighter socket.

I used the proper power supply and also plugged it in with the USB port on my computer and have no response.

I will make this short. I plan a route from Tuscaloosa,Ala to Jackson, Ga. When I was pass thru, Newnan,Ga it want to route me to I-85 North to I 285 across to I-75 South. I didn't know why. I reverse the route and the GPS wanted to route me to I-75 north to I-285 and than to I-85 south. I rechecked every thing, I saw where I had set it for the fastest route.

My heated up 3790 packed it in. I replaced it with a 3580.
My 2598 is similar in behavior. In the "where to" screen i can Add Shortcuts. I added my custom pois there. Great idea, don't have to use the Categories icon, which is a bit of a pain. The 3580 has that function also BUT, can't seem to add my custom pois.
I can add anything else but not that. Any idea guys? Thanks

I bought a Garmin Nuvi 500 a number of years ago. It has traditionally been used inside our minivan. I am now giving some thought to getting a RAM mount for one of my ATVs and using it when riding in the state forests. For those here that have done that, is dust the biggest concern?

a year or two ago, I posted a thread about wanting to increase size of icons for 2689 sized screen...
Someone posted info about a way to do this, which I of course committed to memory, which is now lost.... and I find myself wanting to make some other icons larger.....

If anyone remembers this... could you refresh my memory?
Thanks!

I have a couple of older nüvi 760 models.

The first on no longer "talks" through the onboard speaker. I rarely use the onboard speaker as I prefer to route it through the car stereo via the audio out jack but I DO sometimes need the onboard speaker. This unit has full North America and Hawaii maps.