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Topic: nevermind the reception, TMC Info is total nonsense |
McGoo
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Forum: Traffic Message Channel (TMC) Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 6:51 pm Subject: nevermind the reception, TMC Info is total nonsense |
I do seem to have a problem with my local area though. Over the weekend it was showing delays on the motorways for extended periods, even late into Sunday night.
This evening it displayed no alerts ... |
Topic: nevermind the reception, TMC Info is total nonsense |
McGoo
Replies: 14
Views: 19154
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Forum: Traffic Message Channel (TMC) Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:32 pm Subject: nevermind the reception, TMC Info is total nonsense |
I just got a Garmin Nuvi 300T with Trafficmaster TMC.
Reception seems to be good and I always receive a lot of traffic alerts from all over the country. Some of which seem up-to-date i.e. they matc ... |
Topic: Shinco GM-400 EU Map update? |
McGoo
Replies: 1
Views: 10448
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Forum: Destinator Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2009 10:45 pm Subject: Re: Shinco GM-400 EU Map update? |
I have a Shinco GM-400 EU running Destinator 5.1.185 on WinCE 4.20 with a UK map, and I'm trying to find a map update for it.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Destinator (or the company the no ... |
Topic: Nuvi 205T or 300T |
McGoo
Replies: 18
Views: 9972
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 5:04 pm Subject: Nuvi 205T or 300T |
Ah, found it now Just exporting France ready for holidays this year.
I'm feeling happier with the unit now, tried out the detour button as I got to the back of a long queue of cars and it ... |
Topic: Nuvi 205T or 300T |
McGoo
Replies: 18
Views: 9972
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:58 am Subject: Nuvi 205T or 300T |
When I downloaded the file (2.5gb!) it asked me which region I wanted to install to the 300 and gave me a list to pick from. I've got Mapsource and the map for Europe but I don't know how to get the ... |
Topic: Nuvi 205T or 300T |
McGoo
Replies: 18
Views: 9972
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 5:08 pm Subject: Nuvi 205T or 300T |
Thanks for the info guys. I'll register and get the map updates :o)
Yes, this unit is far superior to my old shinco which took ages to find the satellites sometimes.
There are some aspects of th ... |
Topic: Nuvi 205T or 300T |
McGoo
Replies: 18
Views: 9972
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Fri Jan 02, 2009 4:06 am Subject: Nuvi 205T or 300T |
Hi Dio
I also bought a 300T from Tesco Direct.
I've downloaded the POI loader and web updater software from www.garmin.co.uk and the speed cameras loaded no problem at all. There is also an upda ... |
Topic: Shinco GM 400EU: Can destinator speed camera data be used?? |
McGoo
Replies: 1
Views: 3493
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Forum: Destinator Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 11:49 pm Subject: Re: Shinco GM 400EU: Can destinator speed camera data be use |
Hi everyone. I need help.
Can the destinator speed camera locator software, be used on the Shinco GM 400EU ?? Many thanks. Mark :D
Yes, see here for instructions http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/ ... |
Topic: Setting up the Shinco GM-400EU |
McGoo
Replies: 7
Views: 15308
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Forum: Destinator Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 12:43 am Subject: Setting up the Shinco GM-400EU |
The Shinco is basically a pocket pc so i guess you could put more software on it. I saw another thread somewhere on here where another user was doing this.
I have a Pocket PC PDA, so I don't need t ... |
Topic: Setting up the Shinco GM-400EU |
McGoo
Replies: 7
Views: 15308
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Forum: Destinator Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:19 pm Subject: Setting up the Shinco GM-400EU |
Just a quick note on icon size. You can use 20x20 icons on the shinco. They will be cropped on the favourites menu, but show up bigger (and more visible) on the map. |
Topic: Setting up the Shinco GM-400EU |
McGoo
Replies: 7
Views: 15308
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Forum: Destinator Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:16 pm Subject: Setting up the Shinco GM-400EU |
Hi trueboy, just picked up your pm and responded. I guess you don't need my bmp files and wav files now, but just let me know if you still want me to send them.
Glad the instructions worked for you ... |
Topic: Shinco GM-400EU |
McGoo
Replies: 0
Views: 3895
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Forum: SatNav User Reviews Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 11:02 pm Subject: Shinco GM-400EU |
Very nice unit at a very nice price.
Good accessories including windscreen mount and in car charger for a very reasonable price (I got mine for £149.99)
The unit can be removed and easily carrie ... |
Topic: Setting up the Shinco GM-400EU |
McGoo
Replies: 7
Views: 15308
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Forum: Destinator Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2006 10:49 pm Subject: Setting up the Shinco GM-400EU |
I thought others might find the following useful in setting up their Shinco GM-400EU to add the speed camera POI data to get visual and audio alerts. My Shinco has Destinator version 5.1.185 which sup ... |
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