i am a bit perplexed about the settings. i am a truck driver &amp; i deliver things for Sears in NJ&amp;NY, &amp; i need the routes for trucks. is this GPS for it
753994
The main highways and established roads are good to go. but upgrades to the road systems are not always included. You may find that you have been directed the long way around. Having to go online with the 660 attached to the computer to updates maps is not quick or easy.. We absolutely use the 660 on all our road trips(even to Europa) but have to keep in mind it is not perfect..The built in units do not have to go thru the extra updating steps..
1398101
Hmm i guess it says there is GPS in the title. How does it work?? I have this product. I also don't know how to update the information.
1292637
I'm a trucker, and use the PC Miler Navigator. Tell your Dad this GPS is made for truckers altho not perfect. I've used it for 2 years now and it's only had me on a road once that was posted no trucks. Can be bought in Loves or Pilot truck stops or can be ordered online. I dont think he will be disappointed.
960279
Navigon continues to officially sell maps in Europe, but no longer officially supports North America. As a matter of fact, they ended hardware sales and support in North America years ago...friend laid off as a matter of fact. If you're tech savvy, there are unofficial, generic maps available that are supported by this unit, but you'd need to look up which file type and then download it to a flash card. I started using Google Maps on Android and traffic is only tradeoff...Google Traffic isn't quite "fully baked" yet. Stand alone GPS era has just about passed into history. :- (
1707957
Sorry Larry, that is well above my level of GPS knowledge. All I can say is that I hate this GPS. Even when I update the maps it often doesn't have things that have been around for quite awhile and aren't obscure places. One thing it doesn't have which I really miss is to filter for a particular type of restaurant (Thai, Mexican, eg.). It will only show all restaurants in a two mile radius of where you are. I wish I'd stayed with Garmin despite its own pitfalls.
209458
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...
223300
Yes, the people that answered below tell it all. I find it a very good GPS especially for towing campers.
2156165
I'm really not sure. The point of any GPS is to find you the route. I know on the 760 you can select routes to avoid, low bridges,dirt roads etc.
1848641
I can't get mine to avoid tolls.perhaps because it's in truck mode.?as far as weigh stations it misses half of them.. but I believe if you turn before the scale it will reroute you.? Maybe around it?I really like garmin but not much help for trucks..
894395
The Rand-McNally Truck GPS would be a better selection... It specializes in trucker info... IntelliRoute TND 5" or 7 "... Updated look - New hardware, faster processor, new interface options, improved maps Advanced lane guidance - Be prepared, whether you're approaching a turn or heading through a complicated intersection Toll Costs - View estimated toll costs and compare routes without tolls Lifetime Maps1 - Get updates as long as you own the TND™ 7" Screen - View more map detail
1046628
There are at least two GPS that are specific to RVs and/or large trucks now: Garmin's 'Big Rig' Nuvi 5000 GPS and CoPilot Live 11. I don't know if they are good or not, but if you are still looking, it's a place to start.
497500
The dezl unit is set up for trucking. It'll show you truck-accessible routes, keep track of your driver hours, your miles, your fuel (so long as your driver enters the details)... there is a setting for the size of your truck, and the size of your trailer so the gadget can route you around places you won't fit (depending, of course, on the accuracy of the map data)... it's a helpful little gadget. When we bought ours, we went right to the Garmin website for details on all their models (lots of info there to compare their different units).
21534
Mine already had the 2010 maps preinstalled so I didn't try to update. A little off topic, but one thing that bothers me however is that the 765t I got is a bit inaccurate for my home address. My nuvi 260W is right on target for my home address while the 765t shows that I am about 800 ft away from my house. I tried it out on non-residential targets and the 260W was always right on target while the 765t was off about 50 to 200 ft. Not quite sure what the issue is but the 260W appears to have a more sensitve/accurate chip set.
173395
I don't recommend this model personally. It can't find the ways . when you drive on highway it will automatic sent you to some rural ways. and specially when you miss the way this gps pointed out on highway , the navigation will force you turn right or turn left which in real world is a straight line . piss you off uh? further more when you typed in the address from business card , the machine would jump in different name automatic ,and if you turn in researching mode .it will really reseaching .........and reseaching...........till you give up. if you wanna buy ,remember using google map first, try to write down some important addresses, and then use the nivigation .DO NOT RECOMMEND TO UNKNOWN PLACE BY USING THIS ONE.
787881
It has a truck setting but it's not that reliable for not getting you into trouble it doesn't seem to alter the route
1046620
i am too searching for a GPS that can do RV routing.i want to be able to take interstates and avoid parkways but mine only has option for "No highways" and we had to climb this mountain once which we almost didn't make it.Hope there is something out there for us.most of the sites i have searched doesn't tell you the route options available.
493053
The way it's supposed to work is that you set your 'Home' location (at say, your residence), and the time displayed should reflect the time zone of that location. Lots of gremlins in the Garmin StreetPilot software though. Good luck with that one. I will also mention that this product is no longer supported by Garmin. The maps are a bit obsolete, the antennas have trouble finding satellites, and they won't sell you a software update. I also bought a spare once that arrived without anything other than the roads in it (no hotels, gas stations, parks, etc.). If you considering buying one of these, you might consider a newer (supported) model instead.