How do we put forward upgrade ideas for Garmin Nuvi 660?

richie771 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 09, 2006 Posts: 3

Hi all.

I have been a Garmin user for over 10 years now and would condsider myself a proficient user; as both a Soldier of 16+ years and a driver using in car Sat nav of 6+ years. (I started with a laptop on passenger seat with Auto route connected to a gps12 xl!)

Anyway I have recently purchased the excellent Nuvi 660 after 2 wonderful years with my 2610.

I am really happy apart from 2 things!! (Minor)

1. Why can we not have the current speed displayed on map view whilst navigating? The screen is HUGE!!! more than enough space for an extra side tab. Interestingly it shows current speed in map view if not navigating to a waypoint (sorry, favourite!).

2. Can we have a TMC green light in the corner of the screen? So I don't have to look down to the 12v socket (taking my eye off the road).

I am hoping that one of you guys has a contact at Garmin that could sort this out with an easy firmware upgrade?

I have sent them an e mail, however I have been told that there needs to be a demand for an upgrade, here's our chance.....

Who know's if you guys agree with me I could send the thread link and we can make a change... Worth a try.

Many Thanks

Richie

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GJF · Frequent Visitor Joined: Feb 08, 2007 Posts: 894

Richie771 wrote:

MarkieT

[quote="richie771"]
1. Why can we not have the current speed displayed on map view whilst navigating? The screen is HUGE!!! more than enough space for an extra side tab. Interestingly it shows current speed in map view if not navigating to a waypoint (sorry, favourite!).

2. Can we have a TMC green light in the corner of the screen? So I don't have to look down to the 12v socket (taking my eye off the road).

Hi Richie,

I 2nd that, I think those are both good ideas, I forever quickly taping the Menu Button on the Screen just to see if the Blue Diamond's lit, as for the Speed, I agree with that too, having the Speed as well displayed on the Screen when Navigating would be very useful!!!

Cheers

MarkT.
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MaFt · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 3:02 pm Post subject:

they may actually add current speed to the 660 as their previous responses for the other units has been that they did not want to take up too much of the screen on the other units. as you rightly say, the 660 screen is huge on width so why not make more use of it?

just out of interest, how much difference does the extra width make? i always find i want more space above the screen so i can see ahead of where i am, not on the back alleys next to me...!

MaFt

Hamie · Regular Visitor Joined: Dec 30, 2003 Posts: 177

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