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Have you had your GPS Stolen recently? Thread 2
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CDK
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My Nuvi 1690 has an option to input a PIN at boot-up.
My Nuvi 3598 has no such option.
A while back (2-3 Years?) I seem to remember some senior Garmin exec boasting that Garmin units come with a PIN option.
Looks like they have given up this option....
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They gave up on it as it is so easy to defeat ...
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:03 pm    Post subject: Re: It could be preventable Reply with quote

fletcher7751 wrote:
I am starting an e petition to get manufacturers to do more to make theft of Sat Navs less attractive, presently Tom Tom have show little interest to me in my loss other than keen to sell me a replacement
Please take a look at the attached and sign if you want to

Best wishes

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/111924/sponsors/X7pkBcZlGYN0wmqdyce9


The petition mentions Tom Tom unit was stolen. Does this mean that the petition should only be answered by Tom Tom owners?
I have a Garmin but agree with the points mentioned.
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