Does this unit show traffic flow on the screen? As in one of 3 colors shown on major roads GREEN -flowing YELLOW- slow RED- Very
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If you get the web-enabled traffic app that works through your smart phone data plan for a one-time payment of $15 then it provides real-time traffic that updates several times a minute. It will tell you of traffic ahead of you, tell you how much delay you will have, and route you around it if you so choose. It will also show traffic on your route and give you an alternate route with traffic also. The HD Traffic that is free with the unit and uses HD radio is not very good. It updates rarely and is not real-time and is very sporadic. If you get the unit and have a smart phone then just pay the fee and get the web app for use through your smart phone. it is totally worth it. its the first standalone gps traffic feature i've ever had that actually works.
1081670
Yes. Generally traffic is accurate but not 100%. Auto rerouting is surprisingly helpful.
1081671
I'm NOT a Garmin expert, so maybe I'm doing something wrong, but in my experience the traffic is a joke.Let's say you're stuck in traffic. You have that wonderful touch screen. You sweep to another highway and I looks clear.By the time you get there and find out it's just as bad, the screen updates to red. LOL.Generally you can see the traffic before the system does.If someone can adivse what I'm doing wrong, I'd appreciate it. Frankly, I can't understand how Garmin could sell such a product.TomJV
1081672
Yup and will also try to find a detour if the preprogrammed route is going to take longer than expected
1081673
I have a question about If you get the web-enabled traffic app that works through your smart phone data plan for a one-time payment of $15. What is this? The payment is made to garmin? I looked on garmins site, but didn't see anything having to do with a $15.00 payment. What exactly is this? Thanks
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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
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I have no idea of any difference between 3-D and HD traffic updates. However, my traffic updates keep me current and in the know. I really like my 3590 GPS.
1658551
Yes. Green to yellow, then to red counting down . Sadly ours died in less than 9 mo.
1418720
I can't recall seeing traffic lights or speed cameras on the Nav. It does show the speed limit for every road you are on, though.
1478585
Roger, shown is a avue which has a green light when hooked up. The atomos does also have lights and can send a signal pattern to your screen also.
572760
Yes it does. As long as the line is active the busy light will also be active.
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Had mine for over a year the traffic feature is useful. 2 cars will show up on the screen Green=normal traffic, Yellow=traffic slowing, Red=traffic very slow or stopped and gives you a (estimate) on the delay to your destination. It has been very useful on the interstates if say there is a accident and traffic is stopped i use the detour function on the unit to jump off at next exit and take alternate way around. The ad's are no problem at all and only appear when you are stopped and the bluetooth is very helpful when you receive a cell call press 1 button on the unit and talk away.(Got one for teenage daughter while driving.) because teenagers will talk on cell anyway while driving and i figured this would be a better no hands solution. And the 285 doesn't come with the lifetime traffic and will cost $49.99yr with that unit.
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There is an 'up ahead' feature that displays on the right side of the screen. You can choose what to display (up to 3) and it shows (typically) next gas, next rest stop, next food (on your route). If you don't have a destination it won't display anything in this area. If there is a traffic issue ahead, that will display in this area instead but can be "X" closed if you wish.
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no. it shows 2 colors at a time. one color, then a blend as it shows the next color.
332297
Yes it does. I didn't know it had this feature and was pleasantly surprised to automatically get notices of traffic delays and "faster route" displays on the Garmin. I really like the Garmin, but it doesn't give much audible notice of upcoming left and right turns until it is too late to safely make lane changes.
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Display is configurable and can show current pace or speed. How accurate the instantaneous pace/speed information is depends on the quality of the satellite link, so not as good in trees or blocked areas. Works well overall.
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its a basic screen showing like when u accelerate the speed it will show on the screen even if u turn the direction so it basically shows the action what u are doing
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I dont think you can really visualize that though. I'm guessing that the location is constantly being updated in your system but the screen/map might not reflect that. Also i think it depends on your resolution and the aspect of your current screen (ie, how detailed is the map being shown, is it in a street view or is it in a city view, etc). It wouldn't make sense if you are in a "zoomed-out" view and your car icon is constantly (2,3 times in a second) being refreshed and moves. Unless you are driving at like 200mph or using your GPS on an airplane...
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Yes the small screen is in color. There only two drawback to this system that I have found. 1 - it is hard to turn the camera off, resulting in a dead camera if not carful.2 - When the camera is mounted on my truck tail gate to hitch up, the signal is not very strong. The viewing range is about 15 feet from the camera to the ball hitch.Suggest recharging after every use, checking first that the display and camera are turned off.
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This does warn of traffic ahead, it even gives approx. minutes of delays, It is pretty advanced. There may be a setting for low bridges etc, I just don't need this and haven't looked for it. There is a pretty extensive list of settings which include avoidances. The large screen is nice.
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It supposedly does but it is not clear how accurate the traffic is. Sometimes it says lots of traffic and it's fine. All in all this GPS is so disappointing and now sitting in my closet. Not good.