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SD-compatible GPS makes geotagging easy.
A SD-compatible GPS makes geotagging easy. Memory maker ATP has launched what it describes as: "the World's most easy-to-use Geotagging device." The Photo Finder is a portable GPS receiver that can automatically sync its data with the photos from your digital camera, without the need for a computer.

My college professor has asked me to look around for a GPS that is extremely accurate and that is simple to use. Those are the only 2 requirements. He also said that he would prefer a unit that is used for surveying because they tend to be very accurate. Does anybody know of what brand, or type or who I should talk to about this?

Hi, just got the Garmin Navigation included in the Kenwood DNX7100 and it's great.

I hope to get/give a lot from this site.

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I was just wondering if the files on poi-factory were posted on other sites.. And so I did a Google approach in investigating this.. i do know what is and whats not posted here.. What I found was that some of the files SEEMED to be the same but when reviewing the comparison, they did not seem to be. I also did look for org that you would not find anywhere else and couldn't come up with any..

Is there a program that will do this comparison given that the data is in a csv file?

I saw this video on yahoo videos regarding GPS, it just shows how some people lack common sense.

Just copy and paste in your browser:

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=...

Is there a generic csv format for POIs for multiple GPS brands? If not what is the best approach to make the POIs available to user of different brands? Or is another file type like gpx better for general POI distribution?

I was wondering if there is any sort of advanced search to help narrow down the returned results. For example, if I only want to search "POI FIles", "Forum Topics", "Bitmaps", etc.

I haven't found it yet. If it doesn't exist, may I suggest it as an upgrade?

PT

I just purchased a Garmin Nuvi 660 last week and it was working fine until last night , it would locate a satellite signal in less than a minute, but this morning something happened to it, it won't get any satellite signals anymore and it only reads "Locating Satellites" on the view map page and its been more than an 2 hours trying to locate a satellite, also the time is bad, everytime I turn it o

This is the place to talk about things that are not gps related, you can discuss whatever you would like, as long as it is clean. Remember we have families that have their children involved in the GPS fun and we don't want to make parents feel uncomfortable when their children ask what that word means.

Have fun...

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

This week we are recognizing Dbrillha and Sofrito.

Dbrillha, You made a fantastic guide for new members to use to help them make files and alerts. I know that you spent a considerable about of time building this guide. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

Sofrito, You have been filling in some of the missing links for the CT and RI areas. Thanks for making those missing files.

Hi all, I'm a new Nuvi (370) user here. Been wanting one for quite a while, got it for Xmas, and went on a trip 3 days after I got mine. Talk about a learning curve! So far I've got the Fodor's and MP3s loaded along with a few pictures.

Has anyone seen any GPS units that have connections to accept auxiliary inputs? For example, say you wanted to have a camera on the back of your RV when you are in reverse and wanted to use a Garmin Nuvi 750 or 7200 for the display.

Shieldzone.com has the InvisibleSHIELD protective covering for cameras, phones, iPods, laptops, watches, etc... marked down by 50% at $6 with Free Shipping. Here's the link...
http://www.shieldzone.com/

I have used their shields and they are excellent... I just purchased one for my 660...

http://www.to-hawaii.com/oahu/places/waiahole-poi-factory.ph...

I'll be shutting down the site shortly to start the move to our new server.

JM

Generic question... My Garmin Nuvi 350 default factory load consumes about 1GB of space. I've heard it contains about 6 million built-in POIs.

However, this thing knows about essentially EVERY household and business and park and street and landmark in the US. There were 120 million homes in the US in 2001. FAR more than 6 million POIs. Right?

I've been trying to find out how to get coordinates using google maps, and finally found a way that seems to work, but wondering if there is another way.

The way it seems to work is: After you find the place you are looking for, use the "send" option (next to print, and about 2/3 towards the end of the "Link" line in the body of the Message are the coordinates.

Well didnt see a intro thread so i created one for myself Im CashMoney just wanted to say hey, found the site on Garmins official site nd here i am... Got myself a Garmin Nuvi 250W and got to say i love it

Hello everyone,
I have not made this post in weeks because it got to the point that no one ever responded.

I want to bring it back because I think that it is an important part of our community.

You deserve to have a voice here regarding your feelings about your peers and the work that they are doing.