Garmin 2008 Update

Systems
Systems Posts: 14,873
edited February 2008 in The Clubhouse
I received my Garmin 2008 Update today on CD. Should anybdy need the update for their Garmin let me know and I'll burn you a copy and get it out. Below is a list of products this update applies to.


Preloaded GPS units:
StreetPilot i5
c330, c340, c530, c550, c580
7200, 7500
2720, 2730, 2880
nuvi 200, 250, 350, 360, 370, 650, 660, 670, 680
GPSMAP 478, 496
Quest 2

Will also update MapSource City Navigator North America NT when used with:
eTrex Legend Cx, Venture Cx, Vista Cx
GPSMAP 276, 376, 60Cx, 60CSx, 76Cx, 76CSx


Just lemme know.

Chuck
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,277
    edited February 2008
    What model Garmin do you have?

    I'm now looking at the Nuvi 750. I found it on Amazon for $395. Thats the best price i've found so far, from a reputable dealer. I like the features on the 650, but the 750 has some extra features I want.


    John
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2008
    I have a 350. I don't need all the extra frilly crap. The 350 has what I need. My Nextel and Head Unit/stereo in my truck does the rest. But I hear the 650 is a good unit...I like the size of the 350 vs the 650 or 750. They are just a tad too big for me.

    Chuck
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  • SLOCOOKN
    SLOCOOKN Posts: 704
    edited February 2008
    Garmin nuvi 650. I bought mine in 11-13-07 I am not sure what map I have.
    :eek: From the bottom it looks like a steep incline, From the top another down hill slope of mine.:mad: But I know the equilibrium's there!:cool: .."Faith No More" :D
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    VMPS Original Tall Boy (Mega Woofers soon)
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  • VSchneider
    VSchneider Posts: 443
    edited February 2008
    My wife has StreetPilot i5.

    Chuck, please, keep me in mind when you make the copies :)

    - Val
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2008
    Gotcha...PM'd

    Chuck
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited February 2008
    Killer deal at Costco on the nuvi 650 for 299. Buying again to replace nuvi 660 that was smash-and-grabbed Christmas day. I can live without the bluetooth. Never used it after the first week.
    -Ignorance is strength -
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  • trubluluc
    trubluluc Posts: 2,067
    edited February 2008
    Garmin is definitely the way to go, they have the most intuitive interface period. I have both the nuvi 360 and 650, and they are both great.
    I recently bought a Tomtom 920 which has a better feature set than the garmins at the same price point, but the interface is just not as easy to use.

    Costco.com is kicking serious **** on pricing for both the nuvi's:
    360 (with bluetooth) $249.
    650 (w/o bluetooth) $299.

    -Luc
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,277
    edited February 2008
    Some of the reviews I read from late last year said the Nuvi 750 had trouble aquiring a signal quickly due to the internal antenna. Sometimes it took almost 90 seconds (which is much slower than other models). Others said it did not have the new SirfStar III gps chipset.

    I confirmed with Garmin on the phone that a mid-January firmware update corrected the signal aquisition speed and it also has the SirfStar III chipset.

    I think this is the one for me. I'm tired of reading from printed Google Maps. It's also not wise to read printed Google maps and drive at the same time.
    No excuses!
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,277
    edited February 2008
    In case anyone is looking to pull the trigger on a new Garmin, I just found this deal posted this morning. Pretty insane price on this unit. Very reputable online dealer also.

    http://electronics.hsn.com/garmin-nuvi-750-4-3-screen-gps-w-text-to-speech-5-million-pois_pf-308955_xp.aspx?ac=comjunctdf&rdr=1&sourceid=404255-10386598-&cm_mmc=cjdf*Other*404255*NA

    Ordered mine this morning.


    John
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2008
    I hav e then660..

    I love it !

    I would dig a copy of the updates if possible
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited February 2008
    beardog03 wrote: »
    I would dig a copy of the updates if possible
    Ya, me too please :)
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited February 2008
    If everyone that wants a copy will PM me I will send you my addy and you can return your's to me with $2 to cover shipping and the disc. I'll be more than happy to make copies and forward back to you when I get to burning them. Sound Fair?

    Chuck
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