When MSN is gone - will there be another traffic option? I see there are other cig lighter adaptors that have traffic built in (the 1690 has a bunch of stuff thar I believe is accessed through the adaptor) Will any of these other cig plugs work with my...
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The 1490t does not use MSN for traffic. It uses a different service that is not being discontinued anytime soon.
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I am in the exact same situation, I am debating which GPS to return. 255WT or 285WT?285WT is actually cheaper too, since I didn't have to pay any tax buying from amazon.sigh... I should have just shelled out a little bit more for the 265WT from Radio shack.The bluetooth on the 285WT seems nice to have, but is the lifetime traffic on the 255WT any good, and is it more worthy than the bluetooth? I never followed the traffic information from my Navigion 2100T, since I am not sure how useful it is.
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Good evening. The igniter is one of positions on the switch. Next Day MRO has this product in stock and offers quick shipping.
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Another provider? Doubtful. Technology keeps evolving. Garmin will soon be releasing models (I "think" one of their newer models already have this) that access the internet (with similar features as those on MSN, which is why Microsoft isn't going to support this after January of 2012).Check with either gpsreview.net or gpspassion.com for some info on this.
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From my testing 5ish up to a shade over 7 depending on the voltage you are currently at. if you are at 14.5V or so closer to 5 amps as the voltage drops on a battery system it creeps up closer to 7 amps. All cig lighter ports seem to be rated at 10 Amps so you should have no problems. On long trips I actually had no problem letting it run in my truck while I get some sleep at a hotel. Just make sure you have a good battery designed for deep cycling if you are going to let it run over night.
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It does not come with a cig charger plug. Due to the amount of power this unit will draw I don't recommend using a cig charger plug either. The specs say that it will draw up to 14 amps. That's too much for cig lighter wiring. Direct wire to battery is ideal.
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I was wondering, is there an option to disable traffic so I won't have to see the ads? Or are ads and traffic always on?
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Text to speech is the ability to announce the street names. Like "turn left at elm street", instead of "turn left in .1 miles".I had a 360 which went bad after a couple years, the built-in antenna became defective. A known issue with that series. Was able to fix it by adding a cheap external antenna. I know this is a very late post, but both the 300 series and units like the 250W are very obsolete. Should be looking at units like the 255W or 265W, or 1300 or 1400 series at this point.
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I was most interested in bluetooth.... SO I purchased the 285 W/WT, what is the cost of the MSN Direct. How do buyers like the traffic information? Don't you think another provider will step in when MSN Direct stops???
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Traffic doesn't work any more does it? I'm thinking this isn't around any more, is this service still available?
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OK, I have found the link to clarify. I discovered that a tom-tom 350 series purchased without traffic, will accept the cable with the traffic module, THEN it has traffic. Discovered this by switching cables with another tom-tom I own. So I bought the new cable with traffic module and it works fine! One thing to check, I see that the newer 5 inch model with Bluetooth and voice etc. looks like the mini usb plug that fits the GPS has a different bend than the one for the 3 12" model. My GUESS is that if the plug fits, it will work!
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Just quit working on a ride to Montana...not sure why. Bought my wife one and it doesn't work either. I have it connected to the port I use for my battery tender so I know that's not the problem....
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This inverter is to big for cig.lighter direct hook up to battery..wire that come with this inverter is a little light..you might want to get heavier gauge..
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Along with bluetooth (as D. Leach mentioned), the 285 comes with MSN traffic (a subscription service, where the first 9 months is free), and the 255 comes with NAVTEQ traffic (a free, but ad supported service). MSN will be discontinued in January of 2012 and if you want traffic, you'll then have to purchase a different traffic receiver. NAVTEQ traffic is hit and miss (they all can be), although I've heard fairly good things about Clear Channel traffic (another paid subscription traffic service).
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Make sure you haven't blown the glass fuse in the cigarette lighter adaptor(little 1.5 amp fuse if I remember it correctly)That fuse is located just inside the plug that you'd insert into your lighter socket. Also make sure your cig lighter/accessory socket itself hasn't blown the fuse. If both of these are good, your unit is toast. You can get a remanufactured one from Magellan for about $80, but I have not had good luck with them (these things are notorious for going south every time you upgrade your maps).
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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
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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