Welcome / open talk

Just heard on the news that Seattle wants to keep track of when and how their citizens use the roadways. This information would be fed into gas pumps when they fill up and add a fee into that total based on if they use it during prime time hopeing to get revenue and cut back on when and where they drive.

Not sure that'll fly. Seems like a big invasion of privacy.

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.

Miss POI

I am having problems with my login. If I am away from my computer for a few days and I want to login to the site it always says invalid password or userID. I have to request a new password and then it works ok. Is it a function of the site or am I screwing something up. Thanks indyjkraft

Hello,

I thought that I would take a moment to say hello. I just picked up a Garmin Nuvi 700 series a few days back and have found this site to be a great source of information as well as some real nice POI files. The red light camera POI file is great!!! I was testing that out last night.

I look forward to contributing when I can,

Regards

Tgrds

Hello My name is brian and I'm still kinda new here but I'm trying to share a list of addresses that I have for the fresh and easy stores in nevada, california,and arizona that I have and don't know if this is the proper way to go about it or not but I'm not to savy on converting them into .csv or .gpx files so i figured someone could use these , the reason is the stores are all new and we build t

My Nuvi was repaired...new folding antenna, all for the total of $50 bucks which I thought was reasonable with one day turn around.
Here's what you've got to beat....it was shipped from Pittsburgh, PA. to the Dallas, TX area. on the 28th via Priority Mail.
I decided to track it 'cause I should have had it it 2-3 days. Well, guess what? It left LONG BEACH, CA on the evening of the 30th.

I have a question about the logic behind creating custom POI files. I saw on this site the discussion about creating a custom POI for hotels, however, in my Nuvi 350, lodging is included. Some would say that all of the hotels are not in the Nuvi, however, when the custom POI is created all the hotels are also not in this either.

www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2009/Jan09/012609/0130...

It does mention that they want at least a 5 second delay on the yellow light.

Hi All,

Does anyone know if Garmin plans to make the "ecoRoute" software available, for more Nuvi units?

Presently ecoRoute is only supported on these Nuvi's:
Nüvi® 205-series
Nüvi® 705-series

I currently own a Nuvi 670 & 880.

Thanks for your time.

Regards,

Tailspin

Nüvi 670 & 880
Mac Pro & OS 10.5.4

I have not heard of Woot until today, but they have a Refurbished Garmin StreetPilot 7200 for $249.99. If I understand this correctly, they have one item a day and they have it until it sells out that day.

http://www.woot.com/

I've been using a Garmin C330 for a number of years. I have thought about getting a newer model but why? My question to all you GPS users is this.. what was the deciding factor that made you go out and buy a new GPS

Display size?
Map up date?
Lane Assist
XM
Speaking street names
???

Is it possible to connect my nuvi 350 to the audio system in my vehicle

Next to my name I have a windmill and 2 stars. What is the basis for earning these trophies and what are the thresholds for earning more?

I was just curious because I am not quite sure when I got my existing trophies and I have had the same ones for several weeks now. Thanks

I know other owners of the 765 experienced the same problem that I am having but after having it occur with THREE new 765's, I am beginning to wonder if it could possible be something on my end and not the fault of the 765. Do you suppose there is a something in common with the units that are causing this problem or do you think it is the unit, itself.

Another review of some of the latest GPS models from PC Mag.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2339300,00.asp

Do you prefer the smaller 3.5" GPS units over the wide screen units?

Me I've always preferred something pocketable, and the 3.5" GPS units seem to fit much better in my pocket / bag / jacket, than the wide screen unit.

For some reason the widescreen just seems too big for my tastes.

In case you did not now xkcd, let me introduce you with a Google map comic:

http://xkcd.com/489/

Have a good week.

Simon

Miss POI: The Cat Scale Poi's are ok But they would be a lot better if the City,State,Zip and Phone Number was in The Poi Also

Just A Thought

This week we are recognizing DRMCMTR.

DRMCMTR, You have been my eyes for the Chicago, IL red light camera project. When I get a new report in, I always send you the info for verification before adding it. I really appreciate how much you have been helping me keep up with this busy city.

Great Job!!!

Miss POI