north/south/east and west This is my first gps....we are older than dirt, but no matter how we try we cannot get it to accept the W on a road. Everything else works fabulously, but you need to be able to enter this?? This morning it sent us to the E address instead of the W. Can someone PLEASE help me?? the Nextar web site is no help at all...thanks, an old granny north/south/east and west This is my first gps....we are older than dirt, but no matter how we try we cannot get it to accept the W on a road. Everything else works fabulously, but you need to be... » Read More north/south/east and west This is my first gps....we are older than dirt, but no matter how we try we cannot get it to accept the W on a road. Everything else works fabulously, but you need to be able to enter this?? This morning it sent us to the E address instead of the W. Can someone PLEASE help me?? the Nextar web site is no help at all...thanks, an old granny « Show Less
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Thank you so much George......and yes, I finally figured out my stupidity.....that's what happens when you are very old and try these new fangled contraptions!!!!! hahaha....anyway, we love "Elvira" (as we call her).except when she gets pissed because we stop for breakfast somewhere and she wants us to make a u turn as soon as possi ble..........LOL!!! Thanks again, George.....we do appreciate it!!
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I bought a TomTom XXL 540TM 5 Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator in 2011 and it did have this feature if I remember correctly. It quit working when I tried to do a map update so I can't double check for you but I remember using this feature.
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I bought mine from the Kim Komando site bit works by plugging it in to the top right gps slot. It does not display LAT/LONG or speed. It only provides this information on the app while reviewing the files along with the moving google earth map when on a PC or some other device.
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Make sure the GPS is charged. Press the top button and you will see go play. You will then have to chose the Country, the State and scroll down the alphabets to the course you are playing. Once you have the correct course on the screen then press that course and it will come up. This GPS system is a little more complicated than some others however I am counting on Callaway to stand by their product if there is a flaw with the product. Golf Buddy which I had before the Calloway GPS did not stand by their product so I changed and I am happy that I did. When on the first tee press the top mode button on the right not the lower mode button. Make sure the GPS is charged. Press the top button and you will see go play. You will then have to chose the Country, the State and scroll down the alphabets to the course you are playing. Once you have the correct course on the screen then press that course and it will come up. This GPS system is a little more complicated than some others however I am counting on Callaway to stand by their product if there is a flaw with the product. Golf Buddy which I had before the Calloway GPS did not stand by their product so I changed and I am happy that I did. When on the first tee press the top mode... » Read More Make sure the GPS is charged. Press the top button and you will see go play. You will then have to chose the Country, the State and scroll down the alphabets to the course you are playing. Once you have the correct course on the screen then press that course and it will come up. This GPS system is a little more complicated than some others however I am counting on Callaway to stand by their product if there is a flaw with the product. Golf Buddy which I had before the Calloway GPS did not stand by their product so I changed and I am happy that I did. When on the first tee press the top mode button on the right not the lower mode button. « Show Less
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My guess is 255W speaks street names in North America version only. You can see it on www.garmin.com when you do side by side comparison.
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try this site, they can help with any gps problems. http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108384&whichpage=126
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Patrick, Like any product you get what you pay for. I've had NO problem with this GPS, any place I needed to go it took me right to the door.Not only were the established streets there so were some of the New Developements (MD). Unfortunately I haven't had to look for maps, thats the purpose of a GPS. Just put in the address and follow, if you're looking for something specific use the apps, i.e. resturants, hospitals,schools,etc. If it doesn't do what you want you can always return it. Yes there is also an app for maps, I just don't use it. Hope this helps.
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go to the gps find inf and look for 2008 version if sucessful it will show up there. I felt the same way you do and by using these updates in NC and SC I have not seen any updates. So you probably were sucessful as I was in two cases first getting the updates installed and two getting ripped off by Garmin see my rating and discussion. Good Luck.
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Thanks a lot. It's helpful but I already bought it. I want it for trekking and have never owned a GPS of any sort before so I suspect I'm in for a lesson or two! i guess I'll return it if it doesn't measure up.
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Hello,we'd like to inform you that the GPS is pre-installed US Maps well as it's sold on Amazon.com. If you need the 3 countries maps,we will send you the links and tell you how to install them well when you get the GPS,thanks for your attention.
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Gps is annoying, but u cant stob it from repeating. Thats a software issue, I guess its so you wont miss your turn. If your talking or lisining to the radio. Does that for a reason. I hope I helped. Its a great GPS.
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I had this problem at first. Can't remember exactly how I got it working, but you have to reset and restart several times before it recognizes the card. The search and other functions will still show the US, but if you keep scrolling down on the menu there will be new functions that allow you to see SA data. I live in Mozambique and use the GPS all the time. However it was frustrating that not long after I bought it there was a message that popped up saying I need to update the data (for a charge). I have had a few difficulties from time to time with the GPS trying to send me down streets that don't exist or the wrong way down one way streets. I had this problem at first. Can't remember exactly how I got it working, but you have to reset and restart several times before it recognizes the card. The search and other functions will still show the US, but if you keep scrolling down on the menu there will be new functions that allow you to see SA data. I live in Mozambique and use the GPS all the time. However it was frustrating that not long after I bought it there was a message that popped up saying I need to update the data (for a charge). I have had a few difficulties from time to time with the GPS trying to send me down streets... » Read More I had this problem at first. Can't remember exactly how I got it working, but you have to reset and restart several times before it recognizes the card. The search and other functions will still show the US, but if you keep scrolling down on the menu there will be new functions that allow you to see SA data. I live in Mozambique and use the GPS all the time. However it was frustrating that not long after I bought it there was a message that popped up saying I need to update the data (for a charge). I have had a few difficulties from time to time with the GPS trying to send me down streets that don't exist or the wrong way down one way streets. « Show Less
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I just got my phone, I was curious to see the offline gps but so far I couldn't get it to work. It always shows Germany. It wouldn't locate the current position. I tried it in open Air facing the sky.Another annoyance, or may be there is a setting or something, the keyboard works like regular old cell phones. For example to type 'C' I need to tap on the key 3 times. To type number it's 4 taps. That is completely not acceptable in a smartphone.Will do more research before deciding to return it back.
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Hey Thanks man, I will sure try this if I get problems with next unit, I should receve it sometime next week. To be honest I feel like naked without my GPS ...lol
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Never, and you cant import older " est." files into it. I have lost hundreds of files of addresses when I foolishly bought version 2011 to update my 2005 version. All my old saved data is useless. Also, there are few improvements in the 2011 version except easier access to the (optional, expensive) GPS plug in. This GPS plug in is useless and redundent since most serious drivers have GPS in there autos anyway. I rate Streets and Trips an "F". It sucks.
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Thanks, Valdvogel...you gave me just the info I needed. Of course, the first inclination is to purchase an expensive NUVI, but it's good to know that an earlier hand-held works even better! We already have a GPS (Staples brand) that works great for road directions, but it uses wrong coordinates for geo-caching. It's just too difficult to"translate" the coordinates for every cache! Thanks again!
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I have used a number of gps devices and this one is totally and utterly worthless. I was looking for a small and light device but never did find one that worked. I still use a Garmen etrex that is 10 years old. If you find something, please let me know.