Can my 4250 or any gps do this? Is there a way to pick the airport as a starting point to find the route to my hotel, or the hotel to plan my vacation before I leave home?
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Yes, you can...while I don't have this unit, I recently visited some friends who had just purchased it and were flying to Chicago. I programmed their whole trip from O'Hare to all their desinations and back to O'Hare and they never had a problem except for once because my friend didn't trust the GPS...he said you have to trust it. I think I used the Point of Interest to start the routing...use airports and type in Los Angeles or LAX
2268147
Either in conjunction with a GPS unit, or by programming, or, if you're fortunate enough to live in one of the relatively few areas that are already programmed in, you're good to go. I have not programmed mine yet, and I don't live in one of the favored areas. In order to program it, you have to have either a lot of information and patience, or specialized software, such as that available from ScannerMaster.com (for a price) augmented with data from RadioReference.com (for a subscription fee), which will be my choice when I get the time and money to go that route.
639805
There is no way to do itinerary programming on this unit. You can create a route that has only 4 points. In addition, there is no way to load routes created externally (Tyre, etc.) This is one of the main reasons I returned mine. There are multiple features missing: No Backup, No compass, No Itinerary planning, No opening screen showing the owner's info in case it is lost. The 1605 is supposed to be the replacement/upgrade for the XXL. However, this is a large step backwards from the XXL that I own.
732953
Sure. It could serve as such. As long as you have a clear shot of the sky - outside your car or outside your hotel - just mark the location on backtrack and it will guide you back to your hotel or car showing the direction and distance (dimishing distance if you're proceeding correctly or increasing distance if you're not.)
2152135
Yes, you can "Set location" for somewhere else, but I don't recall how to do that. I guess find the address, and maybe the "Set location" option pops up then? But mine finds satellites fairly quickly, even if it's been turned off. If it takes more than 5 minutes, turn it off and start over. Mine usually finds them in a minute or less. I think it does it faster if you turn it on before you start moving. HTHS--
536404
Not really. I've only used my Edge 800 for route directions once. With the Edge 800, you're simply notified visually on destination distance and turns. I also have a Garmin Nuvi. The Nuvi is far less expensive, has a larger screen, gives audible directions with the simple input of an address, not to mention traffic problems too. (Oh yes, it's far less expensive too.) You don't have this with the Edge 800.
72230
No. It will allow you to plan your own detour. You must put the detour in manually. Now, Garmin does offer a traffic app but they charge you for it.
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Yes, you can "Set location" for somewhere else, but I don't recall how to do that. I guess find the address, and maybe the "Set location" option pops up then?But mine finds satellites fairly quickly, even if it's been turned off. If it takes more than 5 minutes, turn it off and start over. Mine usually finds them in a minute or less. I think it does it faster if you turn it on before you start moving.HTHS--
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Yes.1. Select an address first, the select Go2. Select another address and select Go3. It will ask for whether you want to add to the trip or not.
1398710
Yes, this can be done in the setup under units. Go the Garmin.com and under support you can look at the manual for any device you want to research.
964743
Yes. I've never done it; but the manual says you can enter & find locations by geographic coordinates (e.g., helpful when geocaching).
1508253
You might want to try the nuvi 885 - it has those features and is otherwise identical to the 855.
1692086
This will let you power the GPS unit, so you can then program your destinations, favorites, and home location into the device. However depending on your indoor situation you may not get a satellite signal. If you are looking to upgrade the device then you have to connect it directly to a PC to update/configure the firmware, etc.
1609441
Wow, dude, I really don't know. You'd be better off using a laptop for navigation (like plot your trip prior to departure)
1795258
Yes. They have a Trip Planner app. You add way points as desired and it will route you via those points. I added planed rest and picnic stops and got est. of arrival time for the leg I was on as well as miles to go. I also got the program "Trip & Waypoint Manager" after I left on my last trip. You install on you computer, plan your tip and then transfer info to GPS unit. Unfortunately my parents have borrowed the unit so I cannot test how well this will work. My first impression is that the program is not that great but I really can't say until I get my GPS back. Craig
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I was surprised when I got this that it didn't tell you how in the manual. The way I turned it on is to change your profile. Go to the tools (wrench and screwdriver at the bottom of the screen) and select profiles. If you select "vehicle" it will give you directions when you input a destination. At least mine did when I told it to go to a geocache. As for your maps, I have both selected. World maps and Detailed. The detailed is the summit and city series, so I would bet it would have to be checked to enable the turn by turn. Good luck.
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How about the 885 without MSN Direct, and adding the GTM 20, which gives Navtec fm traffic? That's what I'm considering doing. Might want to call Garmin to see if this option will give you what you want. If you do, would you report back?Yes. 855 is the one i mean. Sorry for the confusion.