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 Topic: Need a New Sat Nav.....some Questions |
Berisford
Replies: 33
Views: 13026
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 Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 6:42 pm Subject: Need a New Sat Nav.....some Questions |
Once I got mine angled, mine is OK.
Obviously different cars, seating positions, unit mounting positions, etc
True, I just couldn't find that sweet spot.
I only wish I'd been into a larger H ... |
| Topic: Need a New Sat Nav.....some Questions |
Berisford
Replies: 33
Views: 13026
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:53 pm Subject: Need a New Sat Nav.....some Questions |
Pleased to hear it Hammer....no reflection trouble then?
I've retuned mine due to me and the reflections being incompatible.... |
| Topic: New 'SPECS' on M62 |
Berisford
Replies: 13
Views: 5867
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Forum: Non-Technical Speed Camera Discussions Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:26 pm Subject: New 'SPECS' on M62 |
| About as helpful as Nottinghamshire. I e-mailed them recently to ask if the gobbledegook spreadsheet on their website could be explained a little better, maybe a few notes to help decipher it and all ... |
| Topic: Max volume on alerts |
Berisford
Replies: 22
Views: 10965
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Forum: CamerAlert on Android Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:09 am Subject: Max volume on alerts |
| After rejecting a new Garmin 50 because of the mirror screen and reflections it comes with I've been looking at other options and a old Sony Xperia loaded with Google maps I thought might the answer.
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| Topic: Reflections |
Berisford
Replies: 34
Views: 10277
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:40 am Subject: Reflections |
It's strange that my iphone, when positioned similar, doesn't act like a mirror and neither does the Samsung phone in the mrs's car.
I'll agree the sunshade thingy wouldn't sort it but I find it ha ... |
| Topic: Reflections |
Berisford
Replies: 34
Views: 10277
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:40 pm Subject: Reflections |
Good luck with that plan....my piece of 3M film has arrived and it looks grim on the 50. That sexy quality look has gone.
As mentioned above, static attracts dust and whilst I've only got 2 minute ... |
| Topic: When are next maps likely to be due? |
Berisford
Replies: 14
Views: 5121
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:58 pm Subject: When are next maps likely to be due? |
As mentioned, road names are silly if you're not local.
To be fair, the BBC are just as bad; often the local news (TV and or radio) will announce something like 'the A617 between Mansfield and Newa ... |
| Topic: 'Bend Ahead 200yds' |
Berisford
Replies: 15
Views: 5647
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:28 pm Subject: 'Bend Ahead 200yds' |
The orange banner seems to be part of the map data and can't be disabled.
It's a pity it can't be nobbled...... |
| Topic: When are next maps likely to be due? |
Berisford
Replies: 14
Views: 5121
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2017 3:27 pm Subject: When are next maps likely to be due? |
| Curious one this, Garmin have always tended to use road names rather than road numbers, there must be a reason for it? |
| Topic: Max volume on alerts |
Berisford
Replies: 22
Views: 10965
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Forum: CamerAlert on Android Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:24 am Subject: Max volume on alerts |
| In the APP setting there's 'advanced' at the bottom of the list and in there is an option to set the warning volume relative to the music/audio volume....does that not make a difference? |
| Topic: Reflections |
Berisford
Replies: 34
Views: 10277
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 9:00 am Subject: Reflections |
I had the same problem - virtually unreadable in sunlight.
I eventually bought an anti-glare screen protector from www.boxwave.com They are USA based but it wasn't particularly expensive (about 15 U ... |
| Topic: Reflections |
Berisford
Replies: 34
Views: 10277
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:18 pm Subject: Reflections |
| I will..... |
| Topic: 'Bend Ahead 200yds' |
Berisford
Replies: 15
Views: 5647
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 5:11 pm Subject: 'Bend Ahead 200yds' |
Thanks guys....... ! |
| Topic: 'Bend Ahead 200yds' |
Berisford
Replies: 15
Views: 5647
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:48 am Subject: 'Bend Ahead 200yds' |
Apologies folks if this has been covered but I did a search and couldn't see anything.
DriveSmart 50 LMT-D
Can the irritating banner that flashes right to left and back again for trivial matters ... |
| Topic: Reflections |
Berisford
Replies: 34
Views: 10277
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Forum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:35 am Subject: Reflections |
| Well, the 5" mirror is not as bad when bolted to the central air vent. Tilted back a little with the brightness on 100% improves the situation, but I can still see some of the overhead console outline ... |
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