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Has anyone else had a problem with a disappearing windmill which indicates you are an "Active" member ?

I know I've been posting AT LEAST every week, but my Windmill has disappeared?

Anyone else ?

Thanks, Tim

Oh no: I've lost my Windmill!!!!! I've been busy, I swear! I meant to post; Really!!!!

Well, here's a real interesting article from my favorite blogger, Mr. Unloadingzone, on the latest scheduled "leak" of information by Dash Navigation on the Express. I want my Windmill back!

http://theunloadingzone.blogspot.com/2007/09/dash-navigation...

The gist of this is that with the next generation of GPS satellites, the government is no longer having the ability to degrade accuracy built in.

Pentagon shifts to GPS with no signal reduction

By Kristin Roberts

I have had numerous Garmin models most lately the Nuvi 680. Each have developed a problem within the first year so I'm now thinking of switching to the Magellan 4050. It seems based on the specs that the Magellan has less POIs built in 4.5m vs 6m. Anyone have any comment on the routing/mapping capability of Garmin vs Magellan?

I am using Excel 2003, download a .csv file simply change the file name by adding an _1 and the poi on my gps now adds an

Alert information:
Distance 0.2 mi
Speed 1.0 mph

to the screen, the address and all info moves down. Is there some feature that is enabled by adding the _1?

old file name - test.csv
new file name - test_1.csv

I see some people add an _V also?

New user here but first, thanks to those who run this site and all those who contribute.

A POI that I d/l from another place, has very large type when opened in my C330 and is just across the top of the screen with most of the info not shown. Most of the other POI’s that I open, have the info in the lower left of the screen. Anyone know what causes this and can it be corrected?

Thanks

Maybe a dumb question, does the poi files I add remove the ones that came with the unit or just add to them?

Thanks

Inbagley

Is there anyway to have an alert to notify you that you are in a certain area?

For an example: Say the school speed zone poi's. Is it possible somewhere to put this on my c550 Garmin and have it warn me that I going through a school zone, without having following a route?

Thanks in advance!!!

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Can anyone tell me how to combine all individual POI lists into one U.S. list for example...I want to combine all the Wind Farm lists into one Wind Farm POI so that it will be under one listing in my GPS. It is probably simple but so am I when it comes to computers. If someone could just spell out exactly how to do it I would really appreciate it.

Here ya go gang, have at it.

Miss Poi

If anyone is not eligible for a free upgrade from garmin and don't want to pay 70 dollars for the update.I purchased a copy from provantage before finding out that i had a free update from garmin now i have an extra copy from garmin new never open for 35.00.If interested send an email.fluxgate@netzero.com

Just thought I would share..... I was informed over 4 weeks ago that I was going to get the FREE map updates... well I am still waiting.... so can anyone tell me how long from when you where told you would get it to getting it took?

Thanks Peoples.....

DL

Once you have poi on a SD card. Can you remove the card if you don't want to see the icons and then reinstall it SD card later and have them back on?

Thanks!!!
Steve

Does anyone know if the vehicle codes in those states allow for attaching windshield GPS mounts such as the one Garmin supplies with the Nuvi 660.

Thanks in advance for your information.

Hi,

I got my Nuvi350 in July 2007 and has City Navigator North America NT v8 [1] All under Map Info. And, Software Version 4.60. Can somebody tell me if I need to install any updates (for the new maps or softwares) from Garmin?

thanks,
WindChill

Here it is for all you COW fans to check out

Miss Poi

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How long does anyone retain the contributor of the week badge icon

Just An Idea Miss POI what do you and JM think about Being able to paste a picture in the forum Topic so someone can see a pic of what you are taking about for Example if some ask what does a certain thing look like you can paste a pic of it