Yes. Got mine from PC Expo.
They only have the 1250, 1350, 1460 & 3970 on sale at the Expo.
replacement for 205w
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Re: replacement for 205w
silverbeauty wrote:On a budget, get the 255W, got a little spare cash, get the 1350
good suggestion
User of 205 / 205W
Currently using 255W and 205W, 4592 LM
Currently using 255W and 205W, 4592 LM
Re: replacement for 205w
since garmin latest unit will not support mfm, should I go for garmin or papago? As I use the map for overseas usage, not sure if papago or other makes support international maps (which is updated)?
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Re: replacement for 205w
isipadu wrote:since garmin latest unit will not support mfm, should I go for garmin or papago? As I use the map for overseas usage, not sure if papago or other makes support international maps (which is updated)?
I have one of the latest unit ( 3790T ). I can use MFM to navigate to what ever destination I want through address / POI / SLA search. Just manage your expectations and you are fine
IMHO, Garmin is still best for international travel due to availability of maps worldwide.
Re: replacement for 205w
silverbeauty wrote:isipadu wrote:since garmin latest unit will not support mfm, should I go for garmin or papago? As I use the map for overseas usage, not sure if papago or other makes support international maps (which is updated)?
I have one of the latest unit ( 3790T ). I can use MFM to navigate to what ever destination I want through address / POI / SLA search. Just manage your expectations and you are fine
IMHO, Garmin is still best for international travel due to availability of maps worldwide.
good reply but when i went to pc expo a few days ago, i told them i want to see poi when navigating and told me 3790 might not be good to install mfm due to software conflict. so, i got the cheaper model 1350. now i regret buying it. since damage has been done, i have to live with it.
now i am tempted to get china map for my nuvi without offset issue. do i need to sent my nuvi to a shop in garmin china to fix the offset (software upgrade)? or i buy the map from garmin which has china map? btw, is the china map from garmin quite comprehensive?
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Re: replacement for 205w
isipadu wrote:silverbeauty wrote:isipadu wrote:since garmin latest unit will not support mfm, should I go for garmin or papago? As I use the map for overseas usage, not sure if papago or other makes support international maps (which is updated)?
I have one of the latest unit ( 3790T ). I can use MFM to navigate to what ever destination I want through address / POI / SLA search. Just manage your expectations and you are fine
IMHO, Garmin is still best for international travel due to availability of maps worldwide.
good reply but when i went to pc expo a few days ago, i told them i want to see poi when navigating and told me 3790 might not be good to install mfm due to software conflict. so, i got the cheaper model 1350. now i regret buying it. since damage has been done, i have to live with it.
now i am tempted to get china map for my nuvi without offset issue. do i need to sent my nuvi to a shop in garmin china to fix the offset (software upgrade)? or i buy the map from garmin which has china map? btw, is the china map from garmin quite comprehensive?
From what I know, only sets from China/Taiwan have necessary firmware to "compensate" for the offset. Previously I had a Taiwan Nuvi 765 and had used it successfully in China without any offset.
I do not think Garmin in China will do such modification to a non-China set as this encompasses changing the entire firmware to the China or Taiwan version. It will be against their company rules.
The only solution is to
The China map ( Chinese version ) is pretty comprehensive ( your set must have capability to display Chinese characters. The English Pin-Yin version is also quite good but the problem is address search is a pain as you have to figure our the pin-yin equivalent for the Chineses Street name
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Re: replacement for 205w
since mine stated "made in taiwan", so I guess I am ok (no offset issue). if I want to get updated map (comprehensive), I need to buy from garmin online shop? anywhere I can download for free?
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Re: replacement for 205w
isipadu wrote:since mine stated "made in taiwan", so I guess I am ok (no offset issue). if I want to get updated map (comprehensive), I need to buy from garmin online shop? anywhere I can download for free?
Bro isipadu, take note that made in Taiwan does not equal Taiwan firmware
Most Garmin units made in Taiwan but regionalize depends on what firmware loaded inside !!
Re: replacement for 205w
silverbeauty wrote:isipadu wrote:since mine stated "made in taiwan", so I guess I am ok (no offset issue). if I want to get updated map (comprehensive), I need to buy from garmin online shop? anywhere I can download for free?
Bro isipadu, take note that made in Taiwan does not equal Taiwan firmware
Most Garmin units made in Taiwan but regionalize depends on what firmware loaded inside !!
ic....btw, how to check the firmware made in where?
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Re: replacement for 205w
isipadu wrote:silverbeauty wrote:isipadu wrote:since mine stated "made in taiwan", so I guess I am ok (no offset issue). if I want to get updated map (comprehensive), I need to buy from garmin online shop? anywhere I can download for free?
Bro isipadu, take note that made in Taiwan does not equal Taiwan firmware
Most Garmin units made in Taiwan but regionalize depends on what firmware loaded inside !!
ic....btw, how to check the firmware made in where?
Garmin Taiwan Update Page : http://translate.googleusercontent.com/ ... bYlcdxllpw
Garmin Mal-Sin Update Page : http://www.garmin.com.sg/softwareupdate/ontheroad/
Garmin USA - Europe : http://www8.garmin.com/support/blosp.jsp
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