Comments for Garmin GPS

Comment on Help With My Garmin Nuvi 755t? by unplugge

unplugge — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:11:28 +0000

my dad has the same GPS, look in the settings or options category.

Comment on Better Garmin Gps Watch? by hippie at heart

hippie at heart — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 13:09:30 +0000

i have the 101 and i get service all over…

Comment on Garmin With No Serial Number? by legendof

legendof — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:38:09 +0000

Where did you purchase it? Maybe it was stolen.

Comment on Is Garmin Or Magellan The Best Gps With Rural Areas Or Small Roads? by D.M.

D.M. — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:26:27 +0000

I am not familiar with Garmin but my Magellan has never let me down and I have used it all over the US.

Comment on Is Garmin Or Magellan The Best Gps With Rural Areas Or Small Roads? by geog_ner

geog_ner — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:54:58 +0000

Garmin and Magellan both use the same map data provider, NAVTEQ. However, Garmin updates their maps much more often. They sell map updates every year for their GPS receivers. Magellan, on the other hand, only sells updated maps every 2-3 years.

Comment on Gps — Garmin Or Tomtom? by Mataos

Mataos — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:53:14 +0000

well, i’ve got a tomtom 720 go and i got to say it’s brilliant, the updates are spot on and it spots all speed cameras and gives subscribed traffic reports plus the tomtom is very easy to use!
i had to drive from wales to london and it spotted all the cameras! did’nt miss one! even the ones they moved because of motorway work!
i cant give an opinion for the garmin devices as i’ve never had one but i would stick to what you know is best – [tomtom] lol
hope this helps?

Comment on Which Gps Do You Think Is Better: Garmin 96c Or Lowrance 600c? by Thom

Thom — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:34:28 +0000

I lean toward the Garmin, but it’s based on having used them before, and liking the way it works for me.
I’d recommend reading the following page from AOPA, and thinking about how you would use one…http://www.aopa.org/pilot/gps.html

Comment on Garmin C330 Question? by Biker Bob

Biker Bob — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:34:00 +0000

you can search for POI (points of interest) files, ie. Harley, Starbucks, Target etc. and install them. The newest maps are 2008 that came out a couple months ago, and are a lot More accurate than V7 or V8 maps your unit came with. Garmin will send you the latest maps if you just bought it and it has older maps installed on it, and they will send the DVD with new maps at no charge. If you’ve had it a while and want to upgrade the maps they are $75. You can get the latest upgrades and patches etc. at mygarmin.com just register your unit and download the update software and your set. The c330is a great unit, I have had the c320 for about 3 years and I can’t find a new one I like enough to spend the money upgrading, the Garmin navigates great and the interface is so easy to use I just keep using it and getting everywhere I want to go. Enjoy and good luck.

Comment on Which Gps Do You Think Is Better: Garmin 96c Or Lowrance 600c? by cherokee

cherokee — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:35:18 +0000

If you are going to use it to supplement your navigation VFR,
spend the bucks and get at the very least, the Garmin GPSMAP196, the ‘96 has a screen about as big as the one on a typical cell phone,( Display size, 1.5″W x 2.2″H ) not much good in the cockpit if you ask me (and you did!) The 196 is good in the air, land, and on the road w/turn /turn directions. I Dont go any where with out mine .even tho I have the 396 as well and plan on upgrading to the 496 with XM weather soon!

Comment on Costa Rica Garmin Gps? by decorative window film

decorative window film — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:01:35 +0000

5 bucks a day at your care rental. Be sure to get a good map to go along with it. I used both during our 30 day stay. I got the map from Barns and Noble. About 18 bucks. WELL worth it…….use both…..be sure to double check all destinations……