Welcome / open talk

 

Miss POI checking in....

Yes I know it has been a long time since I last checked in.
I have been super busy but will always make time to come say hi to my POI Factory family.

My job is going really well and I am very happy in my work supporting the Navy with all their computer issues.

GPS imbedded in online pics.

Three Burger King employees were terminated for improper activity in the lettuce bin.
News outlets say the picture was posted on the free-for-all website 4chan.org, and GPS data embedded in the photo led to the restaurant.
Read more: http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2012/07/19/201207...

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1490LMT 1450LMT 295w

RM RVND 7710 POI files

Which POI files can I use with my RM RVND 7710?

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gary n. gibson 817 300-0349 fort worth, texas

Not all thieves are stupid

A couple of weeks ago a friend told me that someone she knew had their car broken into while they were at a football game. Their car was parked on the green which was adjacent to the football stadium and specially allotted to football fans. Things stolen from the car included a garage door remote control, some money and a GPS which had been prominently mounted on the dashboard.

Searching FAQs

Whenever I come across a question from someone, my first thought is to point them to a FAQ, if one exists. But, it is hard sometimes to locate an appropriate FAQ.

Ever since the thread
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/37073
appeared, I have been trying to refine my searches of FAQs using Google Search.

Street you are driving on Partie deux

Often I am on highway that is part of several named routes.
In my town we have SE Third street, SR17 and SR94. I had borrowed a Magellan that displayed all three names while not in navigation mode. I can't remember the model number. That was the only feature that I liked on that brand.

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1490LMT 1450LMT 295w

Thank You

I'd like to thank donaldb530 for your incredible work to up date Elk Lodges across the company.
Thank you.
Tim fm CT

Reporting Errors

I assume this has been asked, but couldn't find it easily by searching, who do we contact concerning a unit (Nuvi 50LM) making a mistake?

As I am still "playing around", I had selected a golf course. The unit had it where it belonged, the map was accurate and it was giving me correct "text" directions, I-71 to Route 82.

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Nuvi 2598LMTHD

Contributors of the Week 2012-07-09

This week we're recognizing WAASup, eh?!

He's another sharp Canadian, who is happy to share his knowledge of things such as tracklogs, EPE, HTML, Windows 8 upgrade deals, and current Garmin models. And last month, he added POI files for Five Guys Burgers in Canada.

Thanks for all you do, WAASup!

~Angela

How to delete map

How do I delete a map from my 765T? Thanks in advance.

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of July 16, 2012

This is the place to talk about things that are not gps related.

Have fun...

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

TomTom Via 1605TM POI help please

ive downloaded a bunch of POI's to my computer and now how do i put them into my device so that they work? please and thanks

Lancaster PA

For those who may want to visit Lancaster PA and see the Amish peoples way of life. Here are some pictures taken on our visit http://sdrv.ms/LnQD87 .I have been using the Poi Factory files http://www.poi-factory.com/node/14665 for several years.They are a little old but seem to cover areas that we have visited over the years.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

camera or GPS antenna?

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. 2 Garmin DriveSmart 61 LMT-S, Nuvi 2689, 2 Nuvi 2460, Zumo 550, Zumo 450, Uniden R3 radar detector with GPS built in, includes RLC info. Uconnect 430N Garmin based, built into my Jeep. .

DEA installs license-plate recognition devices. Can the POI file be far behind?

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Drivesmart 66, Nuvi 2595LMT (Died), Nuvi 1490T (Died), Nuvi 260 (Died), GPSMAP 195

Contributors of the Week 2012-07-02

This week we're recognizing dconsolla!

Last year he volunteered to take over the Hampton Inn file. Since then he has done a great job of bringing it up to date, adding locations outside the USA and keeping the file current.
He also maintains the AAA office locations for the USA and several other files including Outback Steakhouse.

Thanks for all you do, dconsolla!

~Angela

Windows 8 Pro will be available for $40.

For a limited time, Microsoft will offer upgrades to Windows 8 Pro for a flat $40, as long as you're using Windows XP or later. That will be the download price and if you want the DVD it will be $70.

Don't see any detail on Windows.com yet but details can be found here:

http://www.pcworld.com/article/258674/windows_8_upgrade_offe...

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Nuvi 350, 760, 1695LM, 3790LMT, 2460LMT, 3597LMTHD, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, DriveSmart 61, Garmin Drive 52, Garmin Backup Camera 40 and TomTom XXL540s.

Chit Chat Thread For The Week Of July 9, 2012

This is the place to talk about things that are not gps related.

Have fun...

This thread will be closed on Monday and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

Word Processor that will read/open downloaded CSV and GPX files.

I don't have MS Word and am to cheap to get it.To much $$$! I have AbiWord which is free and is very compatible with Windows. But it won't open CSV or GPX files. Does anyone know of another good word processor or a solution to this issue? Or maybe there is a way to use Abiword so it will open these files up? Thanks!

The countdown begins (DNS Changer Malware)

Well tonight at 12 midnight EDT the FBI will disconnect the substitute server they put online. See:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/36219

There are still about 45,600 U.S. users that are infected and about 250,000 worldwide.

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Metricman DriveSmart 76 Williamsburg, VA