How do you do custom routes on this? I'm interested in this model (as it's available at Costco, too). I read the manual online but it does not say anything about custom routing. Can anyone tell me how I can customize a specific route, which is not the "fastest" nor shortest according to map data but is indeed the fastest in reality because most of my custom route is on a toll road? Will I be able to save this route so I can recall it every time I go to that destination? Thanks in advance. How do you do custom routes on this? I'm interested in this model (as it's available at Costco, too). I read the manual online but it does not say anything about custom routing. Can... » Read More How do you do custom routes on this? I'm interested in this model (as it's available at Costco, too). I read the manual online but it does not say anything about custom routing. Can anyone tell me how I can customize a specific route, which is not the "fastest" nor shortest according to map data but is indeed the fastest in reality because most of my custom route is on a toll road? Will I be able to save this route so I can recall it every time I go to that destination? Thanks in advance. « Show Less
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Does the 1450 have the option of setting up multiple routes at one time? Which other Garmin has this optionThanks
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Please note that on MapQuest you need to convert Via points to Route Stop (just right-click on them) before saving to Nuvi. Then on Nuvi you do "Import route"Also you can customize route on Nuvi itslef by editing route ("Add or Remove points")
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Sorry for the late reply, I just got my 1450. I use Garmin's Mapsource trip/route planning software. I've been using it for over 3 yrs to plan routes with various Garmin's and it works great! you can zoom way out or in very close, click on the road you want to be on, zoom out and click the next. You can insert waypoints etc. When we plan a trip I always plan it with Mapsource.
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do a search on how to do your routes with google maps then import them to the device.
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I find the 1450 frustrating to set up routes the way I want them. They should at least include MapSource with it. Hopefully I will find a solution...
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Yes! Fastest route is the default ... and it takes its real time traffic info into account! This GPS is a very good unit that is much better than last year's version. The voice instructions are more helpful than before and the spoken enunciation is much better than before ... it almost sounds real rather than computer generated. As always with all car GPS units, it gives strong preference to interstates and major highways over secondary highways and local roads, so if you are familiar with an area, you may be know of a faster route than the one it finds. And, of course, be very cautious about minor roads in remote areas that were mapped from aerial photos without on-site verification. This is the best GPS unit I have seen; you should be very happy with it.
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Hello,I just got a 1490T. Please excuse my ignorance, but I decided on that unit for the traffic feature as I commute over 35 miles each way. Thing is, I can't find a description anywhere that tells me what I need to do to have access to just the traffic info i.e. do I need to have the GPS active even when I don't need it - I know how to get to my office, for example. I'm a bit confused......Regards,Barry
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You can add a single waypoint to your route. Just select your final destination, then select another destination. It will ask if you want it to be a waypoint (if you say no, it replaces your prior destination). You can also set preferences regarding highway use, time versus distance optimization, etc.
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Yes, you can set multiple way points (destinations). You can also select your route by fastest, shortest, major roads etc. Unit has many options.
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It allows you to avoid unpaved roads and toll roads in the settings. Additionally it says "this route has tolls" for routes with tolls. I've never gone on an unpaved road so not sure if it warns for those or not.
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The feature that lets you take the route you want to take is the "add stop" feature. You can force it to route the you choose by choosing stop(s). Here are the instructions from the manual: Adding a Point to a Route Before you can add a stop to a route, you must be navigating a route in Automobile mode. 1 While navigating a route, select &#65532; to return to the main menu. 2 Select Where To?. 3 Search for the location (page 8) 4 Select Go!. 5 Select Add to Active Route. I will add that I haven't tried this and don't know how easy it would be to add a stop on the route one wants. Jeff
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Yes, you can select fastest time, shortest distance, most use of freeway, least use of freeway & avoid toll roads.Before buying, I went to Magellan's site & downloaded the user manual for the model (I usually do this as part of my decision process); that helped me to decide.
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When you enter the route you want, the unit will show you one route. You can only change the route by adding way points. I wish it would give you at least one more option to choose from, but this unit doesn't.
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Yes. They have a Trip Planner app. You add way points as desired and it will route you via those points. I added planed rest and picnic stops and got est. of arrival time for the leg I was on as well as miles to go. I also got the program "Trip & Waypoint Manager" after I left on my last trip. You install on you computer, plan your tip and then transfer info to GPS unit. Unfortunately my parents have borrowed the unit so I cannot test how well this will work. My first impression is that the program is not that great but I really can't say until I get my GPS back. Craig
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Good question! I bought the XXL 540TM AFTER it was discontinued and DO get the maps but that was a year ago. I believe you will if it is advertized as having Lifetime maps and you buy it from TomTom or Amazon or a reputable dealer. You can send it back if they don't live up to the promise. The maps come out every quarter so you will soon know. BTW, Lifetime maps only applies to the US, not Europe. Also, there is not room on the 540 for new Western Europe maps AND the US maps at the same time, but you can switch them or use "map zones". I am very pleased with the traffic receiver, it works here in the US and even better in Britain. Good question! I bought the XXL 540TM AFTER it was discontinued and DO get the maps but that was a year ago. I believe you will if it is advertized as having Lifetime maps and you buy it from TomTom or Amazon or a reputable dealer. You can send it back if they don't live up to the promise. The maps come out every quarter so you will soon know. BTW, Lifetime maps only applies to the US, not Europe. Also, there is not room on the 540 for new Western Europe maps AND the US maps at the same time, but you can switch them or use "map zones". I am very pleased with the traffic receiver,... » Read More Good question! I bought the XXL 540TM AFTER it was discontinued and DO get the maps but that was a year ago. I believe you will if it is advertized as having Lifetime maps and you buy it from TomTom or Amazon or a reputable dealer. You can send it back if they don't live up to the promise. The maps come out every quarter so you will soon know. BTW, Lifetime maps only applies to the US, not Europe. Also, there is not room on the 540 for new Western Europe maps AND the US maps at the same time, but you can switch them or use "map zones". I am very pleased with the traffic receiver, it works here in the US and even better in Britain. « Show Less
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There is no way to do itinerary programming on this unit. You can create a route that has only 4 points. In addition, there is no way to load routes created externally (Tyre, etc.) This is one of the main reasons I returned mine. There are multiple features missing: No Backup, No compass, No Itinerary planning, No opening screen showing the owner's info in case it is lost. The 1605 is supposed to be the replacement/upgrade for the XXL. However, this is a large step backwards from the XXL that I own.
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Osama Sajiid I purchased my garmin streetPilot C580 from Amazon about 2 months ago (around 9/15/2008). Mine came with 2008 maps. I called garmin within a couple days after receiving it from Amazon and updated to the 2009 maps for free. It took about 4 hours to download the 2009 Maps to a file on my PC (I have DSL). It then took nearly two more hours to install the Maps from the file on my PC to the C580. I believe that Garmin only gives you 30 days from the time you register your GPS to update the Map file for free. After that, you have to pay. I think garmin charges around $100 to update your map file. You can actually purchase a map update from COSTCO on CD for a little more than half what Garmin charges. I saved the file I downloaded for my 2009 maps. That way, if for any reason my map file gets corrupted on my GPS, I won't have to pay to download another file later. UPDATE: We purchased another Garmin C580 for our son for XMAS. I tried to update his MAPS to 2009 but was not able to do it. Garmin requires you to get an authorization code (by calling in) to update the maps. The AUTHORIZATION code will only work to update the map file ONCE. To update my sons map file to 2009 (on my computer which had the downloaded map file on it already from updating mine), we had to call in & get another authorization code. There was no charge because his unit was new. We could use the MAP file I downloaded to update my maps to 2009,and thus saved the four hour download time (on my PC which has DSL). However, we had to have a new authorization code.
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Idk if this helps. I have 10-18 stops per day that I need to fallow in order, ive sinked my android phone with the garmin and just type them in one by one, the garmin asks to add this to the route. Only problem there is is with some gps locations are not accurate thus once u arrive to ur destination it goes and calculates the next destination. Not a perfect thing, but if u dont know where u are it helps a lot, especially with truck restrictions
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This unit has two modes: (1) a regular vehicle mode; and (2) an RV Mode. It is easy to change between the modes and whenever I do so, I find that the route changes, sometimes considerably. I have no idea what database Magellan uses to compile the routes, but they seem fairly accurate to me.
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How are these waypoints added. I tried doing it on my 265WT and couldn't figure it out. I may have to pull up the online manual and see if it adresses this issue.
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I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while. Feb 24, 2014 by joshzaid