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makem Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 22, 2005 Posts: 17
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 8:24 pm Post subject: Updating camera POIs |
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I have a Garmin nuvi 3590 and am considering subscribing to your database.
Will the output from the database be the same as I experienced using a TomTom unit?
Is there a sync facility available to update my camera database when I want to and is there a limit to the number of times?
Also, do you notify subscribers when updates are available? |
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Oldboy Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Dec 08, 2004 Posts: 10642 Location: Suffolk, UK
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:20 pm Post subject: Re: Updating camera POIs |
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makem wrote: | I have a Garmin nuvi 3590 and am considering subscribing to your database.
Will the output from the database be the same as I experienced using a TomTom unit? | I can't answer that as I don't know for certain.
makem wrote: | Is there a sync facility available to update my camera database when I want to and is there a limit to the number of times? | There is no 'on-the-fly' syncing. You just download the files to your PC (and then to your Unit), as often and as many times as you like.
makem wrote: | Also, do you notify subscribers when updates are available? | The Files are updated every Wednesday, 50 weeks of the year. The Site email, and also the Front Page, carries details of the latest updates _________________ Richard
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makem Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 22, 2005 Posts: 17
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you, perhaps someone will answer the first question later. |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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makem wrote: | Thank you, perhaps someone will answer the first question later. |
Like Oldboy, I'm not a Garmin user. However, a quick look at the download page shows Garmin POI Loader versions, and offers the option of a voice pack. So I reckon it's safe to assume that the output will be similar to a TomTom - i.e. you'll get warned of cameras and have a choice of camera types and voices.
With regard to updates, as Oldboy says, it is announced each week. And there is also a facility to link to RSS feed (I have no idea what that does, because I'm old and daren't click it in case something new-tech happens!). _________________ Dennis
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253 Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 1058 Location: The green bit between the M40, M4 and M25.
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:05 am Post subject: |
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DennisN said,
(I have no idea what that does, because I'm old and daren't click it in case something new-tech happens!).
Classic!! _________________ Triumph Tbird 1700. And now a Bonnie T100. |
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Kremmen Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 03, 2006 Posts: 7047 Location: Reading
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 6:27 am Post subject: |
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If the 3590 is POILoader compatible then I can't see any reason why the database won't load. Any SatNav unit that doesn't allow user POI's isn't going to sell IMO.
If it's advertised with the Cyclops database then I would also be 99% sure it would be OK as Cyclops also use the .GPI database suffix that POILoader creates. _________________ Satnav:
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:54 am Post subject: |
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253 wrote: | DennisN wrote: | (I have no idea what that does, because I'm old and daren't click it in case something new-tech happens!). |
Classic!! | Don't laugh! It's OK for all you youngsters, but sometimes new-tech stuff happens even without clicking - sometimes my screen whizzes off to one side and shows something else. I mean, don't get me wrong, I don't mind seeing the weather and a clock and the date, or the bottom five lines of a spreadsheet or web page, but I'd prefer if it did it when I WANT them. _________________ Dennis
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:27 am Post subject: |
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With regards the first question do you mean is the PGPSW database the same as TomToms own database?
Or how does the PGPSW database compare on a TT vs Garmin?
I ask as you said you are thinking of subscribing so don't know if you have ever used the PGPSW database. |
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makem Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 22, 2005 Posts: 17
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:58 pm Post subject: |
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PaulB2005 wrote: | With regards the first question do you mean is the PGPSW database the same as TomToms own database?
Or how does the PGPSW database compare on a TT vs Garmin?
I ask as you said you are thinking of subscribing so don't know if you have ever used the PGPSW database. |
Yes I have used the PGPSW database in the past with TT software on a PDA.
I was just wondering if what you see and what you hear is what you see and what you hear when using the PGPSW data on the Garmin.
PGPSW POIs are compatible, can be arranged in categories in a similar manner to those provided in the mapping software by Garmin. However, it is not possible to create shortcuts to the categories so necessitating several clicks to get to the point where you can search your custom POIs. In my case the POIs supplied by Garmin are redundant but the take 'pride of place' and I cannot remove them.
I wanted to confirm that the PGPSW data will be at the forefront as it should be. I think it will be so because the Garmin camera data will not be loaded. So, I should see the full size correct PGPSW camera icons and hear the speech I provide.
I am not concerned with database comparison, just a comparison of what I see and hear as a result of the database compared with Garmin. |
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