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gluhwein
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 Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:35 am Post subject: Nuvi Newbie |
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| I apologize in advance if this is a dumb question but I just got my first GPS, a Nuvi 350, on Saturday. I love this thing and it's just so easy to use. even the wife figured it out on her own. Being here in the States of course mine came pre-loaded with U.S. software. I plan to visit Holland, Germany, Denmark and Sweden this winter. What can I use to navigate ovger there? I see City Navigator comes on SD card or CD - which one can I use and if the answer is "either", which is easier to set-up? Is there anything else I can use instead? i.e. Something cheaper? |
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mk_graham
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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Take a look at this current thread which has some info you might be able to use:
over here
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gluhwein
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks MK, some good info there but I still have no idea what will run on my Nuvi. If I'm gonna spend over $300 on additional software I guess I'd kind of like to be sure I'm getting something that'll work and getting the best bang for my buck (or "quid" as it were). |
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swing
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| Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Nuvi Newbie |
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| gluhwein wrote: | | which is easier to set-up? |
I guess the SD cards are easier to setup for some people, as you simply put the card into the slot and it will work. However, if you already have an SD card with maps and/or mp3 music on it, it might be easier to get the DVD and then copy the relevant maps onto the SD card.
I think the European DVD will start to look more economical if you visit too many countries. Also, if you want to plan things in advance, the DVD might be better. However, unless you have enough SD card space for all the countries you need, you'll need to think how you would update the maps half way through the trip (are you planning on taking a laptop, for example).
| Quote: | | Is there anything else I can use instead? i.e. Something cheaper? |
Not really, although Garmin support third party maps, no one has issued any mainstream maps, and the ones that are available aren't a lot cheaper. |
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mk_graham
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 10:40 am Post subject: |
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| gluhwein wrote: | | ....If I'm gonna spend over $300..... |
Hmmm, part of 'that other thread' should lead you off to find MetroGuide Europe v8 on ebay UK for around £79, so only $150.
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swing
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 11:25 am Post subject: |
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| Although doesn't Metroguide result in non routeable maps? |
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zogman
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| Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:52 pm Post subject: |
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metroguide is non-routable, but , if loaded with metrowizz or img2gps it becomes routable...theres loads of threads on this subject on this forum...
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