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 Topic: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
SRMoll
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 Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 11:59 am Subject: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
Well I'm back...
Skobbler GPS Nav 2 : I gave up on this after a day or so. Once you have a waypoint in there it works fine(ish), but there are serious issues with the app overall. Navigation is gen ... |
| Topic: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
SRMoll
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:48 am Subject: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
Well I spent some time last night faffing around...
Rescued a 2GB Transflash card from my defunct Nokia N95. Wiped it, created a "GARMIN" folder on it. Downloaded the routable contoured UK maps fro ... |
| Topic: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
SRMoll
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Feb 21, 2012 4:41 pm Subject: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
I have installed Skobbler SatNav2 onto my iPhone and paid to be able to use world wide maps. Cost: £1.49 for the App, and £7.99 for world wide map access.
Used it to navigate from home to Gatwick A ... |
| Topic: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
SRMoll
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:06 pm Subject: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
How did you confirm that Dales, because I couldn't find a way to do that.
I get as far as the coverage page for City Navigator Brazil (https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=11163), which has a bl ... |
| Topic: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
SRMoll
Replies: 13
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 10:23 am Subject: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
I had a good look at those, especially those that indicated some sort of offline operation. The information is very patchy isn't it!
Even those that claim offline working, it may not be for everyth ... |
| Topic: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
SRMoll
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 5:45 pm Subject: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
| Yes, thanks, I had seen that. The problem is that the coverage detail available from Garmin doesn't inspire much confidence that this would be any use outside of Rio de Janeiro. Their website suggests ... |
| Topic: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
SRMoll
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 4:44 pm Subject: Offline GPS Navigation in Brazil |
I am going to be going to Brazil next month for a few weeks, and will be driving.
Luckily I shall not be going to areas I am not already a little familiar with, but I do struggle sometimes, especi ... |
| Topic: What is the recommended Speed Camera Database for Nuvi 255 |
SRMoll
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:16 pm Subject: What is the recommended Speed Camera Database for Nuvi 255 |
Oh good, it sounds like it ought to be possible to remove the existing one so there is no confusion.
Thanks for the help everyone. |
| Topic: What is the recommended Speed Camera Database for Nuvi 255 |
SRMoll
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 4:44 pm Subject: What is the recommended Speed Camera Database for Nuvi 255 |
Many thanks.
And lastly...
The Nuvi 255 as I'm sure you know has a Garmin provided speed camera database already. Does the PocketGPSWorld DB replace the existing one, or do I have to turn someth ... |
| Topic: What is the recommended Speed Camera Database for Nuvi 255 |
SRMoll
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:37 pm Subject: What is the recommended Speed Camera Database for Nuvi 255 |
| I have an elderly Nuvi 255, and was wondering which speed camera database I should use: Single file, consolidated or speed zoned? |
| Topic: Is Garmin's Map Update Pricing Realistic? |
SRMoll
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:04 pm Subject: Is Garmin's Map Update Pricing Realistic? |
My short answer is no, probably not...
I have just bought my wife a Nuvi 200W, because as I mentioned a while ago in another topic, the i3 had been subjected to too many tumbles to the floor.
I ... |
| Topic: i2 / i3 / i5 and Nuvi mounts (17mm ball) |
SRMoll
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:40 pm Subject: i2 / i3 / i5 and Nuvi mounts (17mm ball) |
| Is this going to happen or has the idea died a death already? |
| Topic: i2 / i3 / i5 and Nuvi mounts (17mm ball) |
SRMoll
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:16 pm Subject: i2 / i3 / i5 and Nuvi mounts (17mm ball) |
I'll take two please if/when you do them.
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| Topic: Garmin Traffic Antenna's |
SRMoll
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:46 pm Subject: Garmin Traffic Antenna's |
Hmm! Attractive and stylish!... NOT!!
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| Topic: Garmin Traffic Antenna's |
SRMoll
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 1:51 pm Subject: Garmin Traffic Antenna's |
| Sounds like I should steer clear of them then, because my car (Jaguar X-Type) doesn't have a proper external aerial, I believe it uses the rear screen demister wires as an FM antenna. I also cannot ge ... |
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