StreetPilot i3 software version 3.00

Almahadeus · Frequent Visitor Joined: Aug 06, 2005 Posts: 346

Fixed a bug that would cause languages updated using 2.90 software to not be detected. Is that it?????????????????
We'll see how it does in practice.

matb · Frequent Visitor Joined: Mar 20, 2006 Posts: 258

i think this time i shall continue with beta 2.82 and not be to quick to jump.

with the language bug listed as the only upgrade item, i dont think enough has gone into 3.0 as should be, given the amount of info that this forum has put to them Exclamation

Scoobydooby · Regular Visitor Joined: Feb 19, 2006 Posts: 104

Just upgraded to v3.00 ok, will give it a go as to be fair v2.90 didn't give me any major issues, hopefully will try it out in anger tomorrow.

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Almahadeus · Frequent Visitor Joined: Aug 06, 2005 Posts: 346

I'll take the plunge this time but will do a manual update as opposed to using the webupdater. I am hoping that Garmin were too embarrassed to mention that they fixed the numerous issues with 2.9

rjbsec · Lifetime Member Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 78

Still have to select Country before starting off - should be a "Settings" option IMO!

matb · Frequent Visitor Joined: Mar 20, 2006 Posts: 258

i know we all will, but please can we keep this topic for 3.0 findings only.

we did it with 2.9 and i hope you agree it is working out to be a very beneficial topic. :D as i know this will be for, the latest upgrade.

thanks

Montala · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 10:03 am Post subject:

Hi,

As someone who updated to 2.9, and decided that it wasn't really quite bad enough to warrant going back to an earlier version, I don't reckon that I have anything to loose by installing the latest 3.0.

I am planning a long trip into the wilds of central Wales tomorrow, so that should be a good 'test' for it!

Almahadeus · Frequent Visitor Joined: Aug 06, 2005 Posts: 346

So far can't really feel much difference from v2.7 but haven't done a long journey yet. No frozen screens and no lags. Encouraging

Nickwolf · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 01, 2005 Posts: 219

I've done a couple of hundred miles today with v3.0.

Bearing in mind I had no significant problems with v2.9 I think there has been some slight improvements, the map seems to run smoother (with 2.9 the top few millimetres seemed to disappear for a few seconds at a time) and the recalculation time seems to be improved.

I have not noticed any other changes from v2.9.

Nick.

PaulB2005 · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 7:07 pm Post subject:

Anyone noticed if running the i3 on batteries has anything to do with the problems?

I've updated to 3.0 and always run mine on batteries. 2.7 no problems. 2.9 and 3.0 very slow to update and notice if you go off course!!!

However only done a few miles on 3.0 and no white screens or lockup yet!

PaulB2005 · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject:

Eeeekk!! Same problems with 2.9 but worse. The road name bar at the top updates perfectly as does the Speedometer and compass but the map takes it's time. Sometimes it's spot on (usually when driving slow) but others its way out. I drove 5 miles across town (never been a problem with 2.7) and the map left me at the start point all the way but the road names and speed was fine.

rjbsec · Lifetime Member Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 78

greeny67 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 11

I've completed 90 miles in navigate mode today on v3.0 and crossed fingers it seems to be okay. Where as with 2.90 I had major screen freezes when completing a similar length journey..... Its early days but looks promising so far.

For the record I am using the 12 volt fag lead and a maplins external antenna.

pcorbridge · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 29, 2006 Posts: 8

Only bought i3 on Saturday but so far well impressed.

Immediately upgraded from v2.7 to v2.9. First trip of the weekend in navigation (Around 200 miles) went like clockwork.

Yesterday in view map mode the map wouldn't update for ages.

Upgraded to V3.0 today and in 'view map' it still stops (Only intermittently though - Sometimes it's fine). In GPS mode only and batteries were low.

Will see how things go before deciding next step.

GoHome · Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject:

Got the email from Garmin this morning and upgraded the unit before I set off for work. Uploaded with any problems.
Set off for work and it took ages to get a lock on the sats, about 5 minutes longer than normal (could have been the new software just bedding in) It looks like it's running ok.

Anyway I went to the garmin site tonight to see what they had fixed and saw this ............

# Unit Software

* StreetPilot i3 Ver. 3.00 as of Apr 21, 2006 Download
* WebUpdater Ver. 2.3.2 as of Mar 20, 2006 Download

So how long as the software upgrade been on the Garmin site?
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