Garmin GPS Forum

[oldelmer1]

If you own a Garmin GPS, you can join this forum:

http://www.poi-factory.com/

They have lots of info and custom POI files for you to download to your Garmin. Lots of CG, state parks, etc. Check it out!!!! AND IT's ALL FREE...

ALSO, here is another one telling you about some tricks and shortcuts for your Garmin.

http://home.comcast.net/~ghayman3/garmin.gps/index.html

[MaxRock]

Thanks oldelmer1...

I'm still torn on which GPS I want. I've rented Garmin 550 Streetpilots w/ Avis and it works really well. It seems the more I look, the more confused I get on which Gramin models offer the most bang for the buck.

This site gives me more information to study.

Thanks,
-Mark

[huntr70]

I have the Garmin Nuvi 350 and have downloaded some of the other "vehicles" from the Garmin website.

Right now we're sailing the "Black Pearl" from Pirates of the Caribbean when we travel.



Steve

[oldelmer1]

Mark,

Costco has the Garmin 760 on sale for $349. GREAT price.

[MaxRock]

Mark,

Costco has the Garmin 760 on sale for $349. GREAT price.

Thanks for the heads up...I'll have to go look at that this weekend.

-Mark

[oldelmer1]

If your a member, there should be a coupon in the new coupon booklet that you get in the mail.

[Duke]

I am a litttle confused also! I am thinking of buying a GPS but know nothing about them. What model or brand is good. Magellan, Garmin etc. Appreciate any guidance anyone can provide. Thanks ! Duke

[oldelmer1]

Hi Duke,

I think Garmin is probably one of the most popular units. I guess I say that cause I have one.

What ever you do, be sure to get one that speaks street names. I just bought a new Subaru Forester and its GPS does not speak street names.

[moo2613]

Personally, I am holding out for one of these.

http://www.buy.com/prod/navigon-8100t-portable-gps-system-w-preloaded-maps-text-to-speech-free/q/loc/101/209708459.html

It shows the terrain.

[AVid]

I have a Garmin and a hand held Magellan. No problems with either one. But I will say that Garmins customer service & repair are second to none. My old Garmin needed fixing and I sent it back to them. By the end of the week I had it back and it has been fine ever since. I have no experience with Magellans customer service.

John

[MrZss]

My Lowrance IWay GPS is getting old (about 4 years) but it still works well so I can't justify replacing it yet. Its been a couple of years since I updated the maps and guess I'll do that again this year. But I have been "eyeing" the TeleType WorldNav 7000. It has a great feature I haven't found in any other GPS. When planning your route, it allows you to enter your vehicle's length, weight, and height ... then calculates the best route for your vehicle. It even allows you to enter your HazMat info (but I don't think I'd be using that one)

[MaxRock]

Wow...that is pretty in-depth information you can load on the WorldNav GPS. I hope you wouldn't be carrying any hazmat items with you...unless they consider anything over 15% alcohol hazardous ????

[Duke]

do all GPS units show campgrounds and state parks like the one Oldelmer1 mentioned??

[oldelmer1]

do all GPS units show campgrounds and state parks like the one Oldelmer1 mentioned??

Hi Duke,

My Garmin only shows campgrounds and state parks cause I have downloaded the information into the POINTS OF INTEREST(POI) section of the Garmin. If you dont download the info, you dont see it.

The link I posted up top has the POI's in an excel spreadsheet.

[scottz]

Can I have this one?

[shooter]

Can I have this one?

Sure, if you have the correcty pocket change....

[moo2613]

Can I have this one?

You never know when you might need to taxi around the airport in Japan!!!

[Duke]

Well! I did it! I got a Garmin 880 from BJ's $329 with instant rebate. Now all I have to do is learn how to use it! HA!

[oldelmer1]

Duke,

Be sure to go here:

http://home.comcast.net/~ghayman3/garmin.gps/index.html

For some tips. Even know you have the newest model ,they basically still work the same as the older ones.

If you need some assistance, just ask.

Also,

We have one of these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Garmin-BeanBag-Dashboard-Mount_W0QQitemZ180356166251QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGPS_Accessories_Cables?hash=item29fe10b26b&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

much better that sticking it to the window, and it does stay in place.

[robertz675]

Tom
Thanks for the information on the Garmin site. I have a Nuvi 650 for Karyn's side and the builtin one for me. We also have one in the laptop so that we can print out maps or directions as we go. You can map your rout on yahoo maps and then download it to your gps. This way you can fine tune it before you go.
Bob

[oldelmer1]

Tom
Thanks for the information on the Garmin site. I have a Nuvi 650 for Karyn's side and the builtin one for me. We also have one in the laptop so that we can print out maps or directions as we go. You can map your rout on yahoo maps and then download it to your gps. This way you can fine tune it before you go.
Bob

your welcome, glad it was usefull.

I know you can download you yahoo maps, just havent tried it yet.

Did you try re-programing your voice commands.?

http://forums.gpsreview.net/viewtopic.php?t=7824

I did it, pretty easy to do, just be sure to make a copy of your original file first, just in case.....

[Scruffy and Tater]

We need to update our Lowrance or buy a new GPS. The campgrounds/RV parks are very out of date. Hollywood Casino RV Park in South MS is listed as Casino Magic. It's been years since it was Casino Magic. It still works okay, we just tell her we're going to Casino Magic, and she takes us right there, everytime.

Our GPS was a gift from the guys who worked with Scruffy before he retired.

Tater

[oldelmer1]

Tater,

Is it update-able through the Internet?

[Scruffy and Tater]

Yes, it can be updated. We keep getting reminders on the unit that it is out-of-date. We can get points of interest and other info directly over the net, I believe the map has to be ordered. I haven't looked at their site for a while, hopefully ours hasn't gotten so old they don't support it anymore. I'd be all for updating the one we've got and buying a new one (probably Garmin). That way I can have one to play with while were traveling - it sure does make the time go by quickly.

Tater