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I was curious if there was a way to reduce a POI file before I uploaded it.
e.g. I did not want all the states in the red light camera poi file. Could I reduce it and how?
Thanks,
Alan

I just got off the phone with starbucks and asked for a complete listings of their stores, "Sorry we don't have one"

I wonder why they don't. Perhaps I could hack into their database and query it out...lol.

Do any one have the POI file for Indian restaurants in SFO region?

Your help is appreciated.

I recently bought the maps for Europe because I am planning on taking my honeymoon there for three weeks. I noticed that a lot of the names of places, buildings, attritions and so on have a different spelling them I am used to.

I've been reluctant to leave mine in my car. According to the newscasts, they report that GPS units are now the hot item being stolen out of cars.

I take mine off and bring it in the house at the end of a trip. I also take it off when I get to my destination and hide it in my armrest compartment, glovebox or under the seat. (My secret is out.)

Important coordinates of the day. For some at least.

N33 30 10.35
W82 01 11.00

A little slice of heaven.

This site allows geocoding of multiple street addresses. You can download a spreadsheet template, enter your addresses, then copy and paste the data into the batchgeocode website above. The addresses are geocoded, converted to latitude and longitude, and then saved as a Google Earth kml file.

A rather quick and easy way to generate GPX files from Google Maps can be found here. Once you install that bookmarklet in your tool bar you can then go to Google Maps and create a point from a search by typing in an address. Then click on the gmaptogpx bookmarklet and a GPX file content will be generated.

Just bought a Garmin 2720. When I try to load the drivers on my computer for the USB I get an error box that says Invalid Data and aborts the load. I downloaded the newest drivers from Garmin with the same results. Can anyone help me? I think I do not have 2.o USB.

Thanks

Rockie

Does anyone have or has anyone started a Chicago subway system file ?

What is the OS that c530 uses?

Time on Garmin c340 is off by 4 hours mysteriously. How do I set it to the correct time? User manual doesn't provide instruction. Can anyone teach me or do I have to call Garmin?

I did a search and I didn't find my answer, so I am asking.

If the airline allows the gps to be on, has anyone ever tried it? What does it show? Does it show the 'car' moving VERY fast across the map, so fast that you can't even tell where you are on land? How fast did the speedometer go?

This is a very interesting article. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/G/GPS_SOLAR?SITE=NCHIC&...

Is there anything like a bluetooth adapter that you can buy and hook up to a garmin non-bluetooth gps and turn it into a bluetooth gps? I know there are a lot of bluetooth gps available, but i talking in terms of someone that has a non-bluetooth gps and does not have the money for a new one that is bluetooth capable.

How can I download just the POIS for my area (DFW)? Just found this site and I don't really understand how this works.

I have read in several posts that ppl may have trouble with their mounts sticking to the windshield. Here is a solution that works great!!!

Cover the suction cup with a VERY thin coating of vaseline. It works wonders!

Just want to say Hi! I hope my 1st POI Factory up-load (Wawa Stores) is useful to many of you.

I currently have a TomTom One NE and I am very impressed and pleased with its functionality!

Mike L.

Another great week, and I would like to thank everyone for all of the nice posts.

This week we are recognizing Asianfire and Yousey as contributors of the week, and I am also giving an honorable mention to Retiredtechnician.

Asianfire hasn't been here long but he has already made his mark. He is good at getting everyone chatting and having fun.

Hello forum,