MSN Cancelation?? What Happens??? So what happens to our GPS?
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Cherie, This device has special features like traffic, weather, news, movie times, stock prices, etc... Those services are provided via MSN and when MSN stops their service in 2012 those features will no longer work. However, all of the GPS functionality is independent of MSN and will still work just fine.
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You can watch it online and also get text mesages ,the gps would switch to live track if the divice goes out of range
1492154
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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Petersen:Try e-mailing tech support instead.I e-mailed tech support (techsupp@garmin.com) instead of product support and have been told I'm in the order que, at no charge, for the DVD of the new v. 2008 maps when the DVD is released. I explained my situation and asked if they could help me out, as the v. 2008 is now really the "current" version, and they did. (I received my unit about a week ago from Amazon with the old maps; the new version was already being shipped to some customers at that time.) Edward: Very helpful info for those trying to purchase a unit with the new maps on it! Thanks-- Petersen:Try e-mailing tech support instead.I e-mailed tech support (techsupp@garmin.com) instead of product support and have been told I'm in the order que, at no charge, for the DVD of the new v. 2008 maps when the DVD is released. I explained my situation and asked if they could help me out, as the v. 2008 is now really the "current" version, and they did. (I received my unit about a week ago from Amazon with the old maps; the new version was already being shipped to some customers at that time.) Edward: Very helpful info for those trying to... » Read More Petersen:Try e-mailing tech support instead.I e-mailed tech support (techsupp@garmin.com) instead of product support and have been told I'm in the order que, at no charge, for the DVD of the new v. 2008 maps when the DVD is released. I explained my situation and asked if they could help me out, as the v. 2008 is now really the "current" version, and they did. (I received my unit about a week ago from Amazon with the old maps; the new version was already being shipped to some customers at that time.) Edward: Very helpful info for those trying to purchase a unit with the new maps on it! Thanks-- « Show Less
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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.
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I dont think it effects the gps signal. Ive used google ms ps for navigation and there were no issues. Excellent battery life by the way.
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remember your tomtom or garmin wants you to buy or warez map updates $79-109 a year? Remember Garmin's MSN FOREVER $129 option has no service guarantee past about 4-5 years from now? FOREVER service with a no-guarantee after a year?? Sounds more like 4 years for $129. Say if you were to take an update for the maps $89 a year and then pay their $129 MSN LIVE one-way traffic deal. 4 years - $89,$89,$89,$89,$129 = $10 a month. WOW amazing. Dash gives you map updates often much more frequently than a year. Guaranteed. They don't just roll out a new map when the map makers do; they patch what is there and when you complain; they fix it. Garming 660 $399? Dash $399? - we'll call it even but we all know dash is way cooler being openmoko and that it will get haxored due to GPL of source and that nifty ethernet/usb dev port. The API and SEARCH (yahoo local!) and GEORSS are the killer man. I cannot tell you that someone that knows yahoo pipes; xml; a little perl or php can overload the fields of information (or get an API dev key) and make some applets that are going to be so cool. You just gotta trust me until the NDA is lifted alot of cool ideas that are home-grown. That already exist and have been working for a while; written by beta testers are going to RAWWK!! your socks off.
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I live in Northern NJ and have had two complete changes of my Garmin C580 and one antenna change and their service sucks!!!!!!! I ride through prime coverage areas and I rarely get coverage. I almost always have no bars and many times it tells me to register the product although I have done this numerous times. To make it worse, MSN Direct customer service is the worst customer service I have ever dealt with in my life. They elevate a problem and never follow-up, then when you call back they have no way of getting in touch with Sr. Tech Dept where they elevated the problem to.I have filed a claim with the AG of Washington (State) and I am considering a class action suit. Does anyone want to join me? I live in Northern NJ and have had two complete changes of my Garmin C580 and one antenna change and their service sucks!!!!!!! I ride through prime coverage areas and I rarely get coverage. I almost always have no bars and many times it tells me to register the product although I have done this numerous times. To make it worse, MSN Direct customer service is the worst customer service I have ever dealt with in my life. They elevate a problem and never follow-up, then when you call back they have no way of getting in touch with Sr. Tech Dept where they elevated the problem to.I... » Read More I live in Northern NJ and have had two complete changes of my Garmin C580 and one antenna change and their service sucks!!!!!!! I ride through prime coverage areas and I rarely get coverage. I almost always have no bars and many times it tells me to register the product although I have done this numerous times. To make it worse, MSN Direct customer service is the worst customer service I have ever dealt with in my life. They elevate a problem and never follow-up, then when you call back they have no way of getting in touch with Sr. Tech Dept where they elevated the problem to.I have filed a claim with the AG of Washington (State) and I am considering a class action suit. Does anyone want to join me? « Show Less
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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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I am shopping for my 1st GPS. TomTom 340TM is supposed to include free maps for the life of the device. How can they refuse to upgrade the maps on your refurb? slloyd1000@verizon.net
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I would suggest you do the system update right away. I used mine for a trip from Baltimore to Toronto, and I definitely should have done the update (because there are now roadways which weren't there a few years ago when this model released). Do the updates and your Garmin will work better than ever.
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so the map in it doesnt 'expire' forcing you to get a new map? i was under the impression it was like a subscription and after x amount of time the device didnt work any more til you got the new subscription..?
760476
Good Luck, I received 2 of these GPS Units and neither worked. The seller requested I remove my negative feedback from the site prior to a refund being issued. Had to get Amazon involved to resolve this mater. In my opinion this is a buyer-be-ware seller offering a low quality item and attempting to publish false feedback to potential customers !!!!!!!
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No matter which unit offers the MSN.contact traffic option (which is what these higher end priced units offer). You will not be assured that you can use it in your area if it is not a MSN.contact coverage area. I just found this out with a Garmin 680. I live north of San Francisco in the Sonoma-Napa valley. Very populated area. Lots of tourist, travelers though here---but, MSN.contact is not available in this area, and will not be in the forseable future either. Check with Garmin or MSN.contact directly. Don't trust that you will have it just because the brochure or statistics for Garmin units tell you it comes with the unit. I have returned my Garmin Nuvi 680 due to this, and other reasons as well. No matter which unit offers the MSN.contact traffic option (which is what these higher end priced units offer). You will not be assured that you can use it in your area if it is not a MSN.contact coverage area. I just found this out with a Garmin 680. I live north of San Francisco in the Sonoma-Napa valley. Very populated area. Lots of tourist, travelers though here---but, MSN.contact is not available in this area, and will not be in the forseable future either. Check with Garmin or MSN.contact directly. Don't trust that you will have it just because the brochure or statistics for Garmin... » Read More No matter which unit offers the MSN.contact traffic option (which is what these higher end priced units offer). You will not be assured that you can use it in your area if it is not a MSN.contact coverage area. I just found this out with a Garmin 680. I live north of San Francisco in the Sonoma-Napa valley. Very populated area. Lots of tourist, travelers though here---but, MSN.contact is not available in this area, and will not be in the forseable future either. Check with Garmin or MSN.contact directly. Don't trust that you will have it just because the brochure or statistics for Garmin units tell you it comes with the unit. I have returned my Garmin Nuvi 680 due to this, and other reasons as well. « Show Less
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I have not found any other difference except these:BluetoothMSN Direct - you get this free for 9 months, it's then $50 for a year subscription but they are discontinuing it in early 2012. MSN Direct will tell you gas prices, weather, etc.GREAT PRICING on Amazon.com this morning (Black Friday) for $129.99!!! I'm thinking it's a possibility Garmin is discontinuing it. It doesn't appear as an item you can purchase on the Garmin website.
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Yes, go to "Settings". No, GPS will not continue work. So far, very happy with battery life.
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I found out from Garmin that a traffic receiver is available. It is GTM 25 and sells for about $100. It will provide lifetime traffic and is compatible with several GPS units. Some are 285wt, 205 series. I would suggest to anyone that has a traffic receiver with MSN to try out the traffic feature and if you like it or need it, then purchase a traffic receiver.