Garmin Nuvi 860t - Memory Card

Garmin860t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 14, 2008 Posts: 9

I have checked Garmins knowledge database, telephoned and e-mailed Garmin and have been given 3 completely different sets of advice.
Can anyone please advise me what is the best format (SD, SDHC, SD Micro, SDHC Micro) and maximum size memory card (e.g 32gb) for a Garmin Nuvi 860t. Any help would be much appreciated.

Garmin860t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 14, 2008 Posts: 9

Help! I know the 860t is fairly new, but hopefully someone reading this will be a proud owner and be able to advise.

dellk · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 8:16 pm Post subject:

I have one too, but have not even thought about the mem card....
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Garmin860t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 14, 2008 Posts: 9

dellk, if you get a chance to test what it will take please let me know as I am a complete novice to this arena. If I find anything that might be useful I will let you know in return.
Cheers

The Rudd · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:00 am Post subject: Garmin 860t

Hello Garmin860t, I have just brought an 860 T a few weeks ago and this is what you need, you can get higher SD cards and Garmin say that there is no limit as to what size you can use but it is up to you whether you get a hgher card.

SanDisk 4GB Micro SD HC/ Transflash Card + adapter, this is from Memory Bits at £15.49.

You can get an 8 gb transcard which will give you about 40 cds if you copy them as MP3s.

Jerry

Garmin860t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 14, 2008 Posts: 9

Thanks The Rudd, so the slot on the side takes a Micro SDHC Card. I have not yet got my hands on the model, only seen on the web and I suspected that Garmins advice might be wrong.
When I looked on the Garmin Knowledge Database it quoted a SD or SDHC Card any gb size. Based on there information you could get a SD or SDHC Card (upto32gb) and it would not fit the Micro slot.
I am looking for a memory card that fits the Garmin Nuvi 860t which has the max capacity and operates at a good speed so that it will be future-proofed at least for the medium term. My guess is a micro 16gb SDHC card may be best., or does anyone else have any better suggestions......

philpugh · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:02 am Post subject:

Spec clearly states microSD cards - but no size limit mentioned.
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Garmin860t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 14, 2008 Posts: 9

I don't know which spec you are referring to, but in the Garmin Knowledge base for the 860t it states and I quote "If your nüvi has the latest version of operating software, there is no limit to the size of SD card that it will read. The nüvi units are compatible with both normal Secure Digital (SD) data cards and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) data cards".

The Rudd · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: Nuvi 860 T

Hi I have been doing some more research, may I suggest that you go to the Memorybits website who have a wide range of SD cards etc. For the Garmin 860t you will need this type of card.

SanDisk 4.0GB Micro SD / Transflash Card + adapter or the Equivalent Brand name if you wish I have two of these.

From what I have seen I think that the Sandisk 16.0GB Micro SD HC
is the highest spec that comes under the Micro Sd Cards.

Lastly from my perspective of the 860t of which I love now that I have brought it is that it is a very nice sat nav. The actual speeds that the card reads the data would be very slight unless you are a GPS engineer or equivalent could read the data speeds. I am sure that there are some out there who would be able to advise on more than what I can.

A 16 gb SDHC card would give you a heck of a lot of storage space for what ever you want to put on it.

Jerry aka The Rudd

Garmin860t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 14, 2008 Posts: 9

Thanks Jerry,
I want to load up as much info ...maps , poi's, photos, and mp3s as possible so that it will last. I have found 16gb micro sd / sdhc cards for £47 delivered so hope this works okay.

Garmin860t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 14, 2008 Posts: 9

Fitted a 16gb micro sdhc card and it works well.

I am now looking for a cradle for the unit (what it sits on and receives its power through). So far I can only find it available with a suction mount. Does anyone know if there is a way of just buying a replacement cradle and if so where?

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