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topref Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 347 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 10:27 pm Post subject: New Garmin models |
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Is there a time of year when Garmin release new Satnav units? I'm in the market for an upgrade from my 2699LMT-D which is not my original purchase due to the power socket failing twice on my first one and the first replacement they supplied. Ideally, I would go for a unit, preferably without an integral dashcam (but might be persuaded otherwise) with a different power connection. |
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4460 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:43 am Post subject: |
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Generally in the New Year (CES in Las Vegas) but then you'll be paying maximum price, normally deals are available 6 months or so later. I would be looking at current Drive models now if it were me, as in the run up to Christmas there are normally good deals to be had.
You've been unlucky with power connectors, even my old Nuvi 1310 is still going strong, never had a power connector fail. _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
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BAVC10 Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 20, 2005 Posts: 755
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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They may be launched at CES but they typically aren’t in stock until mid April _________________ DriveLuxe 51 LMT D - Firmware 6.70
Previously owned: DriveLuxe 50 LMT-D, NuviCam LMT-D, Nuvi 3598 LMT-D, Nuvi 3490LMT, 3790T, 1690, 765, 760, 660, 610, 360, 310, 300 and Streetpilot i3 |
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4460 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 3:55 pm Post subject: |
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It does depend but I agree there can be a lag between announcement and availability. _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 347 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks both. I've been taking a closer look at the 51 LMT-S but will bide my time because the cheapest I've been able to find is nearly £300. |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Is THIS the one to which you are referring? |
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4460 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:46 pm Post subject: |
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That's a good price too
£10 cheaper than the one they sell with just Western Europe map _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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I looked for one around £300, but couldn't find one.
I wonder what's the attraction with that particular model rather than an LMT-D
Nearest I can get is [url+] HERE[/url] Not sure if it has the Smartphone link facility like the 51S though?
Looked at the DS61 LMT-D topref?
blx. Can't be assed to sort the link again.
Last edited by M8TJT on Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:48 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4460 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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Interestingly having just had a look again at Garmin's website seems the latest models not only come with free lifetime map updates and traffic but also lifetime speed camera updates. _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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My 61 has recently updated its speedcams (I have not subscribed).
I have newish speedcam files other than the 'trial' ones. |
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 347 Location: Carmarthenshire
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 347 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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M8TJT wrote: |
Looked at the DS61 LMT-D topref?
blx. Can't be assed to sort the link again. |
I think the power connector is of the type I've not had a lot of luck with. |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Ah, Drive Lux not Drive Smart. |
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 347 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2017 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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M8TJT wrote: | Ah, Drive Lux not Drive Smart. |
I've always had the tendency to opt for the higher spec in most things I buy because I'm one of those people who, after a few days and uses, think "I should have gone for the other one"!!! My other-half used to always gives me grief but has given up now ;-) |
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 347 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2017 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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Just a quick question on this same topic, I note that the CES is in the second week of January. I've booked a Vegas holiday in March so does anyone know whether it's possible to buy a new unit while I'm over there (provided of course that there's a new one that fits the bill for me)? It's supposedly cheaper to buy tech in the States but I am also mindful that I would require the appropriate maps for this part of the world.
Does anyone have any comments or advice please? |
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