Can I download the Speed Camera Database to a Garmin 278?

firestormimp · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 03, 2008 Posts: 7

Hi

My Garmin Quest II got stolen so I have replaced it with a Garmin 278 - I have just renewed my subscription only to find the 278 doesn't appear to be on the list of compatible devices?

Many thanks

Nick

Andy_P · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:21 pm Post subject:

I have to admit, I can't find a "278" on Garmin's website!
Here's all the current "in car" ones they list, and it's not on the discontinued list either. I tried a "search" and it didn't find "278" anywhere. (There's a Nuvi 275...)

If it's a Nuvi, I would think it's OK. Does it use their "POI Loader" software to add user-POI's? If so, it's definitely OK.

firestormimp · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 03, 2008 Posts: 7

Hi

It is one of these, see garmin link below:

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=148&pID=416

Thanks

Anita · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject:

From the User Manual it looks as if it will accept custom POIs via POILoader:

"Your GPSMAP 278 accepts custom POI databases, available from various companies on the Internet. Some custom POI databases contain alert information for points such as safety cameras and school zones. Your GPSMAP 278 can notify you when you approach one of these points.

After downloading your POI database, use the Garmin POI loader to install the POIs to your unit. The POI Loader is available at www.garmin.com/extras."
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Darren · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject:

I've now added the GPSMap 278 to the table of supported devices.
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Andy_P · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:13 pm Post subject:

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