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  Topic: New Garmin 1690 and 1860
Johnny_boy

Replies: 10
Views: 4145

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:08 am   Subject: New Garmin 1690 and 1860
But who has wi-fi in the car? It sounds like a solution looking for a problem.

Alan

3 phone network will be doing just thatvery soon, a portable wi-fi with built in 3G connection. You connect to ...
  Topic: Garmin 1690
Johnny_boy

Replies: 0
Views: 1189

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:05 am   Subject: Garmin 1690
Looks inpressive until you read the press release. Oh dear, either it only works in England or the latest maps treat the UK as England, or Garmin staff need some Geography lessons which is kind of iro ...
  Topic: Traffic Edinburgh
Johnny_boy

Replies: 4
Views: 2202

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:01 am   Subject: Traffic Edinburgh
I get traffic info all the time and have had it on the A720 (bypass), it was a bit late by the time I got it where the M8/Hermiston Gate all join going East as there wan't a way to avoid it.
  Topic: Help!!! Garmin Nuvi 660FM Problem with the Traffic GTM21
Johnny_boy

Replies: 5
Views: 2331

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:09 am   Subject: Re: Thanks Paul B 2005 for your speedy answer

On checking in her car I discover that she already had a GTM21....!!! So although it works ...she can hear the traffic alerts in Stereo!!!
The Earl

I wondered why you were buying one as my 660 ...
  Topic: Garmin XT phone software £16.99 (£29.99 Europe)
Johnny_boy

Replies: 25
Views: 22670

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:50 pm   Subject: Garmin XT phone software £16.99 (£29.99 Europe)
I phoned CPW today and ordered the software, it's on back order but they say it will definately come back in and works great with the Nokia E71. I'll wait to see on both accounts! The sales guy was re ...
  Topic: Is it really worth upgrading?
Johnny_boy

Replies: 3
Views: 2113

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:29 pm   Subject: Is it really worth upgrading?
I had a look at the truly awful preview map screens and spent about an hour checking out 2 new roads near me (a search would be good rather than zooming in and out, hitting F5 constantly) one being th ...
  Topic: Renault Scenic Windscreen
Johnny_boy

Replies: 12
Views: 8149

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:42 pm   Subject: Renault Scenic Windscreen
I have a 2007 Grand Scenic (imported from Malta) and it has Climate Control AC and I have no problems whatsoever with getting reception on a Nuvi 660. I normaly get all the bars on the strength meter. ...
  Topic: Ash10's Camera Manager Software
Johnny_boy

Replies: 1148
Views: 604079

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:11 pm   Subject: Doh!
I had an i3 before and it beeped anytime I came near a POI so I turned off POI alerts on the 660 and guess what. Yep they need to be on! Sorry for not realising the blatantly obvious! Embarassed

Updat ...
  Topic: Ash10's Camera Manager Software
Johnny_boy

Replies: 1148
Views: 604079

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 9:41 pm   Subject: Ash10's Camera Manager Software
plays MP3s fine. I notice the files are not on the Garmin - are they part of a zipped file created by POI loader or do I have to move them over manually?
  Topic: Ash10's Camera Manager Software
Johnny_boy

Replies: 1148
Views: 604079

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:33 pm   Subject: Ash10's Camera Manager Software
The names are spelt exactly the same except for the extensions. I'm using a Nuvi 660. I have about 120,000 POIs on it - copied loads from here plus MaFTs.

cheers
  Topic: Ash10's Camera Manager Software
Johnny_boy

Replies: 1148
Views: 604079

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:11 pm   Subject: voice prompts not working
I've got the unlocked Camera Manager and downloaded the mp3 files it suggested in the help file. They are all sitting nicely in d:\POI along with the gpx files and the icons with the signs rather than ...
  Topic: New Maps have arrived - or have they?
Johnny_boy

Replies: 96
Views: 39805

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:46 pm   Subject: New Maps have arrived - or have they?
I finally ordered the the DVD thanks to the instructions. One thing I noticed was the $ price to unlock was the same roughly as the £ price for the DVD. Wonder what I'll choose... Rolling Eyes
  Topic: New Maps have arrived - or have they?
Johnny_boy

Replies: 96
Views: 39805

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2008 1:22 pm   Subject: New Maps have arrived - or have they?
The link takes you to a website that sells the update at £60 (inc VAT), I assume this has an unlock code with it. How do you get the free DVD from Garmin? I can't see naything other than "Where to buy ...
  Topic: New Maps have arrived - or have they?
Johnny_boy

Replies: 96
Views: 39805

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:10 pm   Subject: New Maps have arrived - or have they?
So, do we have to buy it from the US at $129 then do you use the unlock code that came with your unit or am I misisng something?
  Topic: New Maps have arrived - or have they?
Johnny_boy

Replies: 96
Views: 39805

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 1:21 pm   Subject: New Maps have arrived - or have they?
I stick by what I said. there is no writing in red or otherwise and the map update screen takes me to the same screen as before and where to buy takes me to the site main screen. If I change Locale to ...
 
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