What is the BEST Garmin NUVI?? I am researching the NUVI's and cant decide on a model...any suggestions??
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First of all the traffic update is active ONLY if you use the car adapter with the built-in FM traffic supplied with this unit. You also have to 'Web Update' your unit before using it. Go to this link http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp Most of the problems like locking up and/or unit weirdness can be fixed with this simple procedure.
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I had no luck with the Magellan from the start, the maps wouldn't load, etc......I bought a Garmin and am pleased with the performance. I'm sorry I can't help more.
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dsrussell; do you think that there might be to many issues with the the nuvi 255w right now? The ( system software missing ) occurance seems to seems to be showing up more and more on these units. Thanks in advance any thoughts you have on this issue.
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RE: Rod: Can you answer this question about Garmin nuvi 3790T 4.3-Inch...?Roderick Ferguson 11:36 AM To: "Amazon Answers" <answers@amazon.com>Your best bet is to google Garmin and ask them. They might be able to download the Aussie stuff for you over the internet.These things are getting cheaper every day, so you might have to make your case with Garmin and have them send you a "sympathy" GPS at a super low price as an apology to their of global flexibility.
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We just got our Garmin Nuvi 650 last week - After we had a Garmin Nuvi 200 (which was stolen from out car in the middle of the day and they broke a window to get it) We absolutely love the 650. The voice is more pleasant (male or female) it is wider and gives actual street names and destination names! One of the best purchases we ever made!!
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Same thing here. After their troubleshooting instructions (or anything I could find online) didn't work, they suggested that their crappy firmware update just "brought out some pre-existing hardware fault," and then wanted $75 to fix it. No, thank you.Don't buy a Garmin, they will just try to explain away their own mistakes.
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I bought the garmin nuvi 265t a couple of days from tigerdirect.com for $179 on sale. This is the same price as the nuvi 255 at amazon . If i don't like the free time traffic alert, I will just buy a vehicle power cable for $25 and use it instead of the GTM 25
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I have Verizon's GPS. Although I don't recommend it (for other reasons), it has a "truck" option we use when pulling our 5er. I'm looking for a Nuvi with that option but haven't found it yet. The 506LT/LMT is way more expensive and looks like it's in "truck mode" all the time. Btw, isn't towing your dogs against the law? ;-)
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I have only used the Garmin batt pack with my 800, so I can not comment on the nuvi. Best place for an answer would likely be Garmin Customer Support. Graham
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I've been using the Mio c310x for over 10 months now. My first and only GPS unit to date, so I can't comment much on teh Garmin c320. -the Mio has 3.5mil POIs. Didn't know much back then, but that is kind of a low amt, but it's still something to work with -Navteq used to overall superior, but ever since Mio finally came out with the map update for the c310x back around 9/2007, I thought i read somewhere here saying now says that Navteq no longer enjoys it's supremecy, but can't find the direct quote http://www.gpslodge.com/archives/008669.php -mp3 player isn't very good. Still better than nothing, but not very good at all. No way to fast forward/rewind within tracks. Surprising since it's touted to be an ebook reader. Hate to have to start a 30min track all over again to get to where u left off. Playlists are hard to work with. I just gave up on them, leaving them in order they were added to the device. I've used and made playlists in winamp 2.81, Windows Media Player 9, and 4th gen ipod with ease, but half the time, I'd rather use my PDA as an mp3 player if it were b/w these 2 for music -contrary to what's around, the c310x does NOT come with Canadian maps, preinstalled or otherwise -US maps are preloaded my next GPS device will have many more POIs, and text2speech, but my c310x gets me to where i wanna go, even in unkonwn territory
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thx, I guess i'll stick with 540TM :-) I am upgrading from old Garmin that had no map updates and traffic and hopefully it would be worth it at this price. I did use one of the TOM TOM models (smaller one) for a 2600 miles trip in the west coast and routing was really good.
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Hey, you should check before the part in GARMIN USA for your NUVI GPS. Even thought, there are a couple traffic receivers but they just Match with specific GARMIN GPS. I would say, your receivers doesn't match wth your GPS, therefore check other reference on traffic receivers. Best ,
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I agree-have been in the market for a new GPS for awhile now. Really do not need one [my Garmin 350 still does the job]. I like some of the newer features on the 1300 series-see such mixed reviews!! Model numbers should be mandatory when submitting a review so the customer can differentiate between units.
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I would suggest that you contact Garmin technical support and ask that same question to be sure your unit will support it - I have an older model Garmin nuvi and the last update I downloaded required me to put a memory card in to hold the amount of data - it was cheap enough - but something to consider is whether your unit will support current and future map updates & downloads - if your unit will support this lifetime maps update, go for it - great deal
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Check out the FAQ on the Garmin Nuvi discussion forum here on Amazon. It will give you that answer and a few other tips.
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Elaine, we have the Garmin nuvi with North America and Europe (mixed anglo-american marriage); although my husband has some issues with it (over 65 anti technology) he is able to get through it. I love it because it not only has the feature of maps, but also the choice of several (e.g. close restaurants, hotels, gas, etc.) that you can utilize when you travel to unfamiliar territory on both continents. Try to get one with Lifetime maps update; it will save you money in the long run....just 'play' around with it to become familiar; and if you have children/grandchildren; they will be able to figure it out and teach you! (Thank goodness for a techie nephew!)Hope this helps -- Elaine, we have the Garmin nuvi with North America and Europe (mixed anglo-american marriage); although my husband has some issues with it (over 65 anti technology) he is able to get through it. I love it because it not only has the feature of maps, but also the choice of several (e.g. close restaurants, hotels, gas, etc.) that you can utilize when you travel to unfamiliar territory on both continents. Try to get one with Lifetime maps update; it will save you money in the long run....just 'play' around with it to become familiar; and if you have children/grandchildren; they will be able to... » Read More Elaine, we have the Garmin nuvi with North America and Europe (mixed anglo-american marriage); although my husband has some issues with it (over 65 anti technology) he is able to get through it. I love it because it not only has the feature of maps, but also the choice of several (e.g. close restaurants, hotels, gas, etc.) that you can utilize when you travel to unfamiliar territory on both continents. Try to get one with Lifetime maps update; it will save you money in the long run....just 'play' around with it to become familiar; and if you have children/grandchildren; they will be able to figure it out and teach you! (Thank goodness for a techie nephew!)Hope this helps -- « Show Less
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Has anyone used the Dakota 20 for touring? Or any Garmin unit for that matter. I'd be interested in your experiences. I'm leaning towards the Dakota for a number of reasons (Battery type, battery life, price, features) I don't need a heart rate/cadence monitor(s) I just want directions but I also don't want to be directed on to a freeway on ramp by some piece of misguided software.