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  Topic: Confirmation of successful 2012 Europe map update?
Chipstix

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PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:23 pm   Subject: Confirmation of successful 2012 Europe map update?


But are you sure you NEED the UK map? Doesn't the Europe map include the UK as well? The Garmin City Navigator® Europe NT certainly does.

I had thought that, but I have no idea how you 'blank' ...
  Topic: Confirmation of successful 2012 Europe map update?
Chipstix

Replies: 3
Views: 2297

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:52 pm   Subject: Confirmation of successful 2012 Europe map update?
Hi folks,

Over the holidays I took the Garmin £60 offer for lifetime Nuvi map updates.

I have a Garmin Nuvi 760 with Europe 2008 original maps installed

Having completed the download, I attem ...
  Topic: Garmin car chargers output voltage and current
Chipstix

Replies: 6
Views: 5949

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 1:43 pm   Subject: Good tips
Interesting info, cheers guys.

In that case, for now I think I am making it more complicated than it needs t be.

I'll use the correct standard charger via the cradle. That way, the unit will act ...
  Topic: Garmin car chargers output voltage and current
Chipstix

Replies: 6
Views: 5949

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Tue May 24, 2011 11:18 am   Subject: Garmin car chargers output voltage and current
Hi,

Please could someone confirm for me that both the below 12v Garmin cigar lighter adapators are compatible with my Garmin Nuvi 760? I.e. compatible voltage and current?

The miniUSB connector ...
  Topic: Garmin i3, ready for retirement....Becker Z100 Crocodile???
Chipstix

Replies: 2
Views: 4672

PostForum: Motorcycle GPS Users   Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 2:45 pm   Subject: Garmin i3, ready for retirement....Becker Z100 Crocodile???
Hi all,

My Garmin Streetpilot i3 has served me well, but is ready for retirement.

I'm looking for a solution that will work in the car and on my motorbike.

I like the TomTom Rider2, or Garmin ...
  Topic: can you help me choose a new SatNav against my Spec?
Chipstix

Replies: 3
Views: 7308

PostForum: SatNav User Reviews   Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 9:32 am   Subject: Anyone?
Anyone?
  Topic: can you help me choose a new SatNav against my Spec?
Chipstix

Replies: 3
Views: 7308

PostForum: SatNav User Reviews   Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 1:51 pm   Subject: can you help me choose a new SatNav against my Spec?
Hi everyone,

Its time to replace my SatNav for a newer model. I’m looking for some advice….

I currently have a Garmin StreetPilot i3. It still works, and is compact but the maps are quite out of ...
  Topic: Can I update the petrol station POIs without buying new maps
Chipstix

Replies: 7
Views: 3540

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:31 am   Subject: Done it!
Fantastic.

I've loaded the fuel station POIs onto my i3, and they all now appear in 'Custom Points' menu. So whenever I'm running 'on fumes' I can find a reliable fuel station position. I won't be ...
  Topic: Can I update the petrol station POIs without buying new maps
Chipstix

Replies: 7
Views: 3540

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:42 pm   Subject: replace rather than add-on
I see.

But is there a way to get an updated list and install it on the unit, but replacing the original list rather than just adding to it.

- or install in such a way, as the up-to-date list can ...
  Topic: Can I update the petrol station POIs without buying new maps
Chipstix

Replies: 7
Views: 3540

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:37 pm   Subject: good tip, wth some more questions
Thanks Phil, good tip - yes it was the inbuilt POIs I was talking about…..

Where would I get such an up-to-date petrol station POI list from. How would this be used in practice. Would I still use ' ...
  Topic: Can I update the petrol station POIs without buying new maps
Chipstix

Replies: 7
Views: 3540

PostForum: Garmin Portable Navigation Devices   Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 1:03 pm   Subject: Can I update the petrol station POIs without buying new maps
Hi All,

Is it possible to update the petrol station POIs without buying new maps on my Garmin Streetpilot i3?

Its frustrating when I'm low on fuel on my bike, and I get taken to a block of flats ...
  Topic: Leads and Sockets for modifying my Garmin i3!
Chipstix

Replies: 11
Views: 7365

PostForum: Motorcycle GPS Users   Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:51 am   Subject: update
I have installed the autocom headsets into mine and my wife's lids. Have done a quick test in the house (not been out on the bike yet), and am hugely impressed with the quality.

Next job will be ha ...
  Topic: Leads and Sockets for modifying my Garmin i3!
Chipstix

Replies: 11
Views: 7365

PostForum: Motorcycle GPS Users   Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:01 am   Subject: Will do, no probs
Hi Snudge,

Will do.

I may get down to Maplin this weekend to pick up a few of the bits and bobs. Also need to try to see what the input impedance of the autocom unit is. Be interesting to see ho ...
  Topic: Leads and Sockets for modifying my Garmin i3!
Chipstix

Replies: 11
Views: 7365

PostForum: Motorcycle GPS Users   Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 9:39 am   Subject: Right, got my shopping list....
For the benefit of anyone reading this in the future, I think this is my list of components:

(I'm also making up a cigarette lighter socket onto a radio-control car style battery pack connector whi ...
  Topic: Leads and Sockets for modifying my Garmin i3!
Chipstix

Replies: 11
Views: 7365

PostForum: Motorcycle GPS Users   Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 8:27 pm   Subject: got it, mostly!!
I basically get it. Can't visualise how many solder tabs there will be on the socket, and there is no schematic/datasheet I can see on Farnell but I know what I'm aiming for, and I have a multimeter! ...
 
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