Welcome / open talk
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16 years
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Low clearance POI
How good is the POI file for Low Clearance? I know that it should be only used as a guide and not all bridges are on there, but how many people actually think its an accurate file?
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 17 years
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submitting different formats
Hey
Ive been tinkering with the Extra POI Editor tool, its amazing.
i want to use it though, to submit my poi files in a different formats. I see some poi files are indeed in at least 2 formats. TomTom, Garmin CSV, Garmin's extended GPX...
Whats not clear to me is how exactly to submit the different formats so they're all there... It looks like submiting a csv will replace the gpx....
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16 years
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Costo GPS
Hi,
As my moniker indicates, I no little re GPS. I see Costco sells the Magellan 1340 for $100 (and saw the thread here about it, very helpful) and the Garmen nuvi 1265 for $219.
As best as I can see, the Garmen is larger, bluetooth compatible and has lifetime traffic - those seem to be the primary differences - are there others.
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17 years
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New SiRF Chips
I don't know if any of the POI Factory members really care what chip is in their GPS device, but SiRF has just released a new chip with some interesting sounding features. Here is the URL:
http://www.navigadget.com/index.php/2009/07/28/sirfstariv-is...
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16 years
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Have you found a humorous POI?
Hi everyone.
Was trawling the net trying to find materials for my own POI files when I came across this entry on www.localsearch.com:
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Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits
985 Market Place Boulevard, Cumming GA 30041 (678) 455-4575
Categories: Restaurants, Fast Food Restaurants, Chicken Restaurants, Chicken Take Out
Services: Most Insurance Accepted, Oral Surgery
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 16 years
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Be careful of what you enter. Capri, Carpi what's the diff? 400 miles.
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16 years
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Uploading pre-defined routes?
I am a GPS newbie.
I want one that would allow me to define a route on my PC, then upload it to the GPS.
I know that Microsoft's Streets & Trips can do that, but my notebook is a bit too large to have it sitting open on my car seat all the time.
Do any other GPS units have this feature?
Thanks!
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18 years
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A plug for the rest area POI File
I don't download many POI files, but after my last trip, I'm going to download the rest area poi file. My wife and I usually bypass rest areas and use the restrooms when we stop for food or gas, but this weekend we drove from Dallas to Nashville and took our dogs. They needed to use the rest areas more than we did so I was always looking for where they were.
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19 years
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Contributors of the Week 2009-07-20
This week we are recognizing A_User.
A_user, My question this week is: What did you not have your hands in this week? You are amazing, you rocked the house this week my friend. Thanks for all that you do for us.
You helped us update some of our more high profile projects this week, thank you so much for that.
We all think you are pretty awesome, even if you have a really strange avatar.
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19 years
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Chit Chat Thread for the week of July 27th 2009
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.
MaryAnn Melby AKA Miss POI
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  17 years
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Sorry .... (login troubles)
Sorry .........
If you see my ID (ghayman) listed several times in the 'OnLine Users' area -- I want to apologize.
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17 years
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35% off coupons
on all GPS units @ Dell. This is not spam, I just saw this deal and thought I'd pass the information on. Deal ends 7/30/09
http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/07/25/deal-of-the-day-35-off-c...
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17 years
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Garmin Nuvi 1300
Just bought this model and want to know if others have it and what their experience has been. I understand that it has only been out for a few weeks. Thanks.
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18 years
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Nuvi 765T at Costco.com for $349.99
I see where www.costco.com is offering the 765T for $349.99. Not sure it is a bargain.
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16 years
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Which Reference System Format?
I am experienced with the military grid reference system, MGRS, for several years, however outside of the military, it’s not really in use.
With today’s modern gps systems, which is the more commonly used format?
DMS, DM, or DD
Thanks for your input,
Jay
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18 years
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Alert: GPS Thefts Lead to home robberies
Now there’s a new car crime, this one involving dashboard-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS). Tisha Thompson explains how thieves can now use these devices to break into your home.
http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/money/local_money/GPS_Thefts...
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16 years
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Pigtones Free Garmin and TomTom voices & Free POI map
Last night I downloaded Garmin Installer Gtones for free from Pigtones and I got a free Devil voice also. I found this by downloading it from two different sites while I was looking for free Garmin voices. While I was at the Pigtones site I registered for a free POI maps.
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16 years
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POI loader location
Hope someone has the patience for this one.
I am working with Windows XP Home, SP3, on a new Samsung Netbook. I am new to Windows; I know my way around a Mac.
When I downloaded Garmin POI Loader, I chose Run vice Save.
Celebrating 49th Anniversary Tomorrow
Looking for the ultimate POI. Of course, it must be in Lower Alabama which leaves most places out. Hardee's, McDonald's, Golden Corral, Cracker Barrel's and the like are out of the question. Red Lobster? Outback Steak House? Some Seafood restaurant in Panama City or Panama City Beach, FL.
I am trying my darnest to make it to 50, but it sure is difficult.
Curt
The biggest troublemaker you'll probably ever have to deal with, watches you from the mirror every mornin'.