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http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2007/08/dont_like_the_windshield_...

can i still upload pois?

I was trying to search for POI's in New Mexico. Easy enough to search on New Mexico, but some of the titles have the state abbreviations. The problem is you can't search on NM because it is too small. I tried a space character followed by NM and that is too short.

I'm just wondering since we have a lot of descriptions that use the abbreviation if we can allow a search on those.

anyone load 100k poi's?

Well, looks like I may be going to China in a few weeks. I know my Nuvi doesn't speak Mandarin, but does anyone know if I can get maps of Beijing?

Any one know of a Pep Boys POI database other than the existing one which is just for California? I'm looking for Pep Boy stores over the US or at least the western US.

The New Version of Mapsource 6.13.1 is out as of Aug 21 Not The Beta here are your Changes

Changes made from version 6.12.4 to 6.13.1:

Improved the View in Google Earth feature.
Improved the Find Nearest Places dialog.
Improved the transfer of user data to removable media drives for marine units.
Added support for transferring user data to Symbian Garmin Mobile XT devices.

Does anyone have a file for Cosi?? Another good location for folks on the road as virtually all locations offer free wi-fi - not to mention decent food.

Does anyone have a POI file for Bruegger's Bagel??

Besides the great bagels, bagel sandwiches and coffee, almost all locations offer free wi-fi!

I am not very computer savay and could use some help with the install of the red light camera alerts and icons for a Garmin S/P 550C .I believe i correctley install the camera locations because I have POI icon I didnt have before and stated 2500 plus cvs where download so if someone could help me out it would be greatley appreciated...

Thanks Joe

Many people (like myself) have a devise in our car that allows us to play it wirelessly through our car stereo. I have this for my XM radio and ipod. The problem that many people have is that driving a long distance you have to find a new blank spot on the FM dial. Does anyone think this is a good idea and if so, send me their non-broadcast freq. in their area.

I have a C330.I have read that a lot of you guys and gals are getting free update map 2008.And installing either upper or lower States?

I went and requested the City Nav update. I loaded it to my laptop but I can't unlock the maps. I have an unlock code that came with my C530. I called and talked with Garmin today and was told that I will need a unique unlock code for the version 2008. This code is generated once I connect the 530 to the laptop and update the maps.

I think i just updated my 530 to the 2008 map update, how do i know if i did, is there anything on the garmin that tells me that

From gpsinformation.org - many of the Garmin units - c310-340 and Nuvi 2xx - has new software available in the past 2 days.

I just hung up from two successive calls to Garmin requesting a free update to maps 2008. Said I had to purchase after May 2007 contrary to posting on this forum. Is there some trick I am missing?

I know how to get to this location which is approx. 9 miles from my house. Just for the heck I let the GPS route me there (no highways). Why would the GPS take me a longer route as well as through 2 major town intersections where there is traffic. The way I normally go is a straight path and one turn.

I have sent Miss POI Icons for the following recently posted POI Files :

Joe's Crab Shack
Route 66
99 Cent Only Store
Buick
Rite Aid
MARTA (Atlanta)

[edit] : just added :
Texas Land & Cattle
Weigh Station

If anyone would like these prior to them getting posted, drop me an e-mail!

- DJS

what seems to be the best position to put the gps on -bus , truck, car/motorcycle, when traveling across the states. i hate to end up going thru some of these cities, and thats where it sometimes takes me.

Here's a little different take on a beanbag mount. This one is completely round and has a recessed area in the center that you simply attach your windshield suction device to. BestBuy ($39.95) has them in stock at most stores. I picked one up today to try out. They are almost the same diameter as the Garmin beanbag (about 8" across) but outweighs the Garmin by several ounces.