Traffic Link Cable: There are only 2 reviews of the 'optional' accessory to have real time traffic updates... are ya'll really using this model without it?
1566435
I bought it and I can't really say I used it. I just put in a review today on the traffic link page.
597973
I live outside of Boston. We had a Nuvi 760 and subscribed to the FM traffic. It broks so I exchanged it at Best Buy and got a 780. It came with a free subscription to MSN Direct or FM Traffic. We chose MSN direct and never once found it useful. It would only show me a 1 or 2 minute delay about 35 minutes ahead on our route. I found the FM Traffic to be very useful. Once we were driving through NY City and the highway was stop and go. The Nuvi piped up and said an alternate route is available. Loved the help it gave. I began to take it whenever I drove a long distance so it would give me the traffic update. Will not use MSN again.
377781
No - this will charge the battery, but not provide Traffic Updates. Traffic models are prefaced with either GTM or TA
1928384
I have not heard of 3D Traffic Updates? but the HD Traffic Updates are on the latest GARMIN nüvi® 3597LMTHD updates every minute and this one every 5min!
629439
This GPS comes with a car charger only, and the directions say that to get live traffic updates you must using that specific cord at the time. The other cord is for downloading updated maps from your computer. I have used this a few times now and like it. It is better than my daughter's older one, and it is not as annoying as the old one.
1444449
Thanks guys for the update. I ended up in buying nuvi 2460LMT and I liked voice command, bluetooth connection with my iphone4. I didn't like Jill's terrible voice and missing map details.When I cross speed limit then I see a blinking red notification on screen. Does you nuvi2460 LMT gives an audible warning when you cross speed limit?Thx
1909901
How about the 885 without MSN Direct, and adding the GTM 20, which gives Navtec fm traffic? That's what I'm considering doing. Might want to call Garmin to see if this option will give you what you want. If you do, would you report back? Yes. 855 is the one i mean. Sorry for the confusion.
1081669
If you get the web-enabled traffic app that works through your smart phone data plan for a one-time payment of $15 then it provides real-time traffic that updates several times a minute. It will tell you of traffic ahead of you, tell you how much delay you will have, and route you around it if you so choose. It will also show traffic on your route and give you an alternate route with traffic also. The HD Traffic that is free with the unit and uses HD radio is not very good. It updates rarely and is not real-time and is very sporadic. If you get the unit and have a smart phone then just pay the fee and get the web app for use through your smart phone. it is totally worth it. its the first standalone gps traffic feature i've ever had that actually works.
1268466
This particular power cable does not have the capability to enable the traffic feature. You need the cable that has the traffic receiver.
1443773
Works for me, I drove to Canada and it kept me updated on any traffic and even on accident delays on the way. I assume your software is up to date?
931452
maybe you need traffic receiver. i do not have it and no more information, sorry.
2272329
Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful.Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or subscriptions. We just got the basic model. Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful.Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or... » Read More Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful.Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or subscriptions. We just got the basic model. « Show Less
1151675
I think that it's not OK that all it says on the box is "free traffic" instead of "free traffic with ads." I don't quite feel fully-informed by Garmin. I'm thinking seriously about returning my unit just because I don't like being treated like that.
1410233
Mine came with a dongle for free traffic for life. However, they also advertise for a deluxe version (HD) they try to sell for an annual charge. However, the basic one works fine for me. Hope this helps.
669923
Yes the GO uses my existing smartphone to gather traffic data to let me know where the traffic jams are and route me around them. Previously I had to pay for a second data service to get real time traffic... and it cost quite a bit of money! I already pay for a data plan on my phone so this makes perfect sense to me. Also the traffic quality of a real time data version is much better than the traffic over the radio type (the old way). I thought it would use a lot of data too but looking at my phone it looks like 4 MB was used last month which is really low (lower than I expected)
750238
can you turn off traffic ? Seems like the ads would be a distraction as would it talking all the time?
487475
yes, a yearly subscription is needed, but worth the cost when compared to other GPS traffic updates. This feature has saved me considerable time avoiding new onset traffic jams that the other GPS units do not have.