Welcome / open talk

This week we're recognizing, CraigW!

For over eleven and a half years, CraigW has been a mainstay in the forum discussions.

Last week he was specifically helpful in these discussions:

Allstays POI
Zumo 395LM (Is There A Way To Eliminate The Europe Map?)
Large JCV File (D3060300A.JCV) Download Link
Is Garmin Map Updater Still Working?

And he updated two of his FAQ's.

There are recent articles on GPS and RR crossings with both Garmin and Tom Tom receiving some credit.

I know my DriveLuxe announces RR crossing and wonder how many other Garmin devices offer the same.

Rather than post a link to an article, do a browser search for Navigation apps still lack railroad safety info the NTSB requested

Interesting.

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

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

~Angela

This week we're recognizing, Sussamb!

Sussamb has been a member of the general GPS users community for many years, and part of our POI Factory community for over five.

Last week he assisted people in multiple discussion threads with Garmin related questions, from factory resets to address corrections.

We really appreciate all you contribute to our community, Sussamb!

Thank you!

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

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

~Angela

between a child's broken bone (this is shocking how much it costs starting with a $4,200 emergency room bill), tree falling during storm, central AC going kaput, lol

I wonder if others have this issue.

Several months ago, I began to logout from The POI Factory after visiting the site rather than staying logged on continuously except for the every week or two re-logon.

This is the official POI Factory Joke thread.

It will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

Please read the forum rules before posting.

"POI Factory is not a forum for politically charged debate.
Let's avoid topics that already have a long list of Democrat or Republican talking points or that name specific politicians."

~Angela

In danger of losing your windmill?

Maybe you can share the last place your GPS took you and if you encountered any problems, or if you used it to seek out special places to go (like Thai Food, ice cream shoppes, etc.).

Anything to keep your windmill alive.

This thread will be closed on the last day of the month and a new one will be opened.

~Angela

I have a Garmin 2460 that I use routinely in track-up display and prefer this orientation. I have recently started to play around with the in car screen on my 2018 Equinox and my Samsung Galaxy A50 phone. I can get the maps up and enjoy the display except for the life of me I can't figure out how to get to a track-up display or if it is at all possible.

Anybody have any ideas?

Walt

My ESX virtual host took a dirt nap. Since it is simply a pet project of mine and not generating any cash, it's replacement has to be set on a back burner for a spell. I'm hoping to have it up in a week or two, but it is going to take quite a bit of ingenuity since I don't have another host I can simply swap parts into. Shame on me hoping it would last forever...

I will keep you all posted.

This week we're recognizing, Phranc!

Phranc's been with POI Factory for over 12 years!

Last week he was our top discussion forum contributor, offering thoughts and experience on several topics and keeping an eye out for GE 6.16.1 for our Mac users!

Thanks for all your contributions to our POI Factory community, Phranc!

~Angela

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

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

~Angela

From your current and previous experience, what dash cam do you recommend?

Well, our trip out west has ended.

We went to/through VA, NC, MS, TN, AR, OK, TX, NM, AZ, NV, UT, ID & WY. We were gone 29 days.

This week we're recognizing, bobkz!

Bob's been a member of our POI Factory community for over 12 years!

Not only has he updated his Offbeat Tourist attractions - US file this week, but he's also updated the individual states files as well!

Thanks so much, Bobkz, we love the pride and enthusiasm you have in maintaining these POI files!

surprise no one has mentioned 12.4 is out

This is the place to talk about things that are not GPS related.

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

~Angela

How many people out there have their favorite music to listen to, while out on a road trip? Some of my favorites to listen to include music by Steve Roach, Michael Stearns, Tangerine Dream, and more. One album by Steve Roach, called The Road Eternal, is one of my essential albums. Also an album called Beyond City Light, by Jon Jenkins...the track Zzyzx Road is pretty awesome.

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