Can the distance before announcing a turn be adjusted? (It announces only 150 ft. before; that's not enough, especially on a highway doing 65 mph!)
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Question for you: Have you contacted BOSS Tech Support about getting an updated MapMicroSD card yet? There is a known issue with the factory sent card and they are sending out updated Map SD card at no charge. I am still waiting for my replacement to arrive but maybe it gives an ealier warning to upcoming turns. I am hoping so at least as I too saw the same late warning you are describing.
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I guess you could fiddle with the little buttons on the side to do it, not a great idea while you're driving. Much better to get a cheap navigational GPS which has the speed limits in its database, changes it automatically, and will alert you when you are 5 over. All my units do that, even the "GPS for Dummies" sold here for about $40. This unit is only useful if your speedometer breaks because there is no database stored inside. I recommend just getting a cheap GPS unit, setting the speed alarm, and not even messing with the rest of it, put it face down if you want. Would be half the cost of this and you wouldn't crash while adjusting it. I guess you could fiddle with the little buttons on the side to do it, not a great idea while you're driving. Much better to get a cheap navigational GPS which has the speed limits in its database, changes it automatically, and will alert you when you are 5 over. All my units do that, even the "GPS for Dummies" sold here for about $40. This unit is only useful if your speedometer breaks because there is no database stored inside. I recommend just getting a cheap GPS unit, setting the speed alarm, and not even messing with the rest of it, put it face down if you want. Would be half... » Read More I guess you could fiddle with the little buttons on the side to do it, not a great idea while you're driving. Much better to get a cheap navigational GPS which has the speed limits in its database, changes it automatically, and will alert you when you are 5 over. All my units do that, even the "GPS for Dummies" sold here for about $40. This unit is only useful if your speedometer breaks because there is no database stored inside. I recommend just getting a cheap GPS unit, setting the speed alarm, and not even messing with the rest of it, put it face down if you want. Would be half the cost of this and you wouldn't crash while adjusting it. « Show Less
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Actually, I answered this question just a few minutes ago without realizing that I don't own THIS particular model (RV9165T-LM 7-inch RV). I own the Roadmate 4255-T (I think that's the model...may be the 4245). So I guess the voice prompts to make a turn being LATE (after the turn SHOULD have been made or after the turn was ALREADY made) is not a model specific problem...it's a Magellan issue in general!
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Yes it has those options including the 'NO Toll Road' option. I really liked the mini 'speed limit' sign on the screen. Traveling on new roads or interstate hwys where spd limit is constantly changing... the screen shows you the limit.
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I beleive there is a delay and it will only alert if there's motion from my experience. I'm not using it right now because of too much traffic so I can't be too specific. So intentionally no.
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Have you tried driving 30-40 feet? Some self adjust, try pulling forward slowly and see if that helps.
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This device can be set to miles or kilometers. As an aside, I found it difficult to set the tire rotation to get the correct odometer reading.
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There are two settings, GMRS and VHF. We use ours on road trips and so forth too. I would test them out to the distance it can be used. On land doesn't reach as far due to slopes, hills, etc.
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Please read Chip Rodgers' response. I just wanted to add a little to it. I discovered that I can modify the route simply by pressing on the detour button.
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Another issue I would like addressed: is there a 'zoom in' feature? One reviewer (I think the CNET one) noted that the 'view' always remained the same scale, which made it a bit difficult to find the correct turns, etc., in a congested road area.
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Using the latest ipilot with GPS. The ipilot is slow to update course corrections therefore you are off course as much as 30 feet!!!
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Not sure why your question is specific to the spoken street names. The overall volume on mine is uniform throughout the announcements regardless of what is being said therefore my answer would be no. If it's too soft I turn it up and visa versa. There's no one control to emphasize the volume of just the street names over the turn suggestions, distance in feet, lane changes, etc. I'm sure you already know this but to adjust the volume level, tap the left-hand section of the status bar in the Driving View.
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Thanks for the help. I've set the tracking to "auto least often" and that seems to nail the distance pretty well. Did a measured 2.6 mile hike out and back through some fairly heavy cover and got 2.63 one way and 2.65 the other. Close enough. Funny though, Garmin "admitted" this was an accuracy problem. Told me the fix was downloadable on their site, with the Web Updater, but I've decided not to mess with it. Don't want their gremlins crawling around inside unless I have no choice.
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I'm not sureof the answer but I for sure want to test it to be sure of distance. I tested it. It seemed to work ok. There is a date on it when u get it.
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no but you can set it up to chirp as you move by the speeds you preprogram in. like it will warn you at 45 go off when you getto 46 or 47 then come back on when you hit 55. i believe its five mile incurments and there are three warning you can set but very hard to do when driving. hope this answered your question.
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You can set an "overspeed" alarm for a specific speed, regardless of the speed limit on that road. The acutal speed display will turn red when you go over your selected speed. I don't know if there's a lowe limit ... but if you set it to 35, anytime you are driving 36 mph or higher the display will change.
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Sorry, I assumed it was what it said. How can we test. it. I get about a five mile range.