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Ozymandias Occasional Visitor
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MaFt Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 15258 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 12:38 am Post subject: |
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blimey! that's quick - normally it's not available to buy until the following january / february!!
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:32 am Post subject: |
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Well they are moving to quarterly updates soon....
Anyone seen a preview yet - i should be getting it soon(ish)? Apparently more A roads have the speed limit sign on them like motorways do. Hope they include an option to switch that off at some stage cos it's going to be out of date fast in some places.... |
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philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Not seen it myself but there are reports on the Garmin map_authors list on yahoo, that it has a different format. Things like it's loaded onto your PC in a different location than usual, it doesn't store the usual info in the registry and you need the latest version of MapSource (6.14.1) - the one that most people haven't installed because of issues. One user installed it under the latest version then reverted to the 6.13.7 version - it didn't see the latest mapping.
The map file has a different extension (.gmap) and other things like that. I suspect they have made substantial format mods to circumvent some of the pirated/dodgy copies of previous versions. Also it may have something to do with moving to more regular issues. _________________ Phil |
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BeatO Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 11, 2006 Posts: 109 Location: Zurich, Switzerland
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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@PaulB2005
So, this update is listed as being more expensive than the ones before, which have been $75 and not $129, but there is no mentioning of the quarterly update or if that is included in this price/package. My guess is, that it is not, and therefore I'll refrain from getting it right now.
Or do you know anything more about it?
Despite that, if I log into myGarmin, I don't get a map update available for my Quest2, which does use NT maps, but requires a slightly different version as the built-in maps need to be replaced. Lets see how fast this one turns up. This year or next February?
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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There was some info floating about regarding Garmin Nu Maps where you pay a one off lifetime fee and get quarterly updates. I can't locate it just now.... |
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portman Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 10, 2005 Posts: 435 Location: Dorset
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Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 11:32 am Post subject: |
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I might have been interested if they had updated the software of my NUVI 310 to the look of the navigation screen on the new 255 with the turn arrows and a few new features. I think its a shame Garmin don't update the software like Tomtom. I'll just get the brand new map for my Tomtom 510 instead under their map guarantee, sorry Garmin!! _________________ Samsung Mega
Tomtom 500
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rickwiggans Lifetime Member
Joined: Feb 09, 2006 Posts: 77
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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Downloaded it yesterday (mainly because it was a free update for me). Yes, speed limit signs displayed for A roads now.
It has loaded into c:/Documents and settings/All users/Application data/Garmin/Maps. |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Yes, speed limit signs displayed for A roads now. |
Ah, fiddlesticks..... And there is no option to turn it off....
Ahem....
Dear Garmin etc etc etc |
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scotty76 Regular Visitor
Joined: Nov 30, 2005 Posts: 76 Location: West Berkshire
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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It's the exact same version i have here.
I'd take the name from the DVD cover shown on the page
Quote: | Map Update 2009 City Navigator Europe NT |
Quote: | Is £53.99 a good price? |
I think so. |
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adrian_anastas Regular Visitor
Joined: Mar 27, 2006 Posts: 73
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject: ATTN NUVI 350 owners! |
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Just bought the download for my Nuvi 350. Upon starting the install I'm told I don't have enough device memory and must choose from a number of regions - one being the UK and Ireland, effectively making my 350 a 300.
Not Happy! |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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Can you not install it to an SD Card? |
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adrian_anastas Regular Visitor
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Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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PaulB2005 wrote: | Can you not install it to an SD Card? |
Not using the downloaded installer. Luckily I have a copy of Mapsource from my Garmin GPS 5 which has allowed me to do so, but the installer does not give you these options. I could PM you some screenshots of the installer and options.
Maybe the DVD maps will allow you to install to an SD card. |
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Burn180 Regular Visitor
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:02 am Post subject: |
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philpugh wrote: |
The map file has a different extension (.gmap) and other things like that. I suspect they have made substantial format mods to circumvent some of the pirated/dodgy copies of previous versions. Also it may have something to do with moving to more regular issues. |
well it doesn't seem to have worked |
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