Nuvi 255W Part 2

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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby silverbeauty » Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:20 pm

Price in Singapore for a 255W localized set is Sin$279
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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby Orpheus1120 » Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:05 am

Hi everyone,

Just bought my localized 255w. I checked my software version and it says "SgMy Software Ver. 2.90". GPS SW Version: 3.90b.

However, the official software version for localized 255w is only ver. 2.80. So what is going on? Do I have an unofficial software version?
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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby dvpro » Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:08 am

Don't worry, it's just that the latest firmware is not yet available for an update for models with older firmware.
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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby Orpheus1120 » Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:11 am

Ok, then I guess I dont' have to do a software update then.

Thanks.
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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby dvpro » Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:14 am

You can also check your unit's version here: http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/s ... areUpdate/ (Click "Check your unit's version.")

Unfortunately, I think the site is down these few days. Maybe you can try in a few days time.

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In the meantime, you can also verify that unit's serial (usually printed on a label at the bottom) matches the one printed on the retail box, and make sure the Part Number which is printed there reads "010-00718-69".
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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby Orpheus1120 » Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:32 am

Tried the software update site. Server is down like you said.

Verified every details you quoted, and everything checked out.

Incidentally, I was viewing "MFM-Garmin Installation Step by Step Guide" thread, and I am wondering what is the pros and cons of creating maps using MFM complier and via mapsource? And btw I have just created my map using MFM's generator and is in the midst of transferring it into my SD card.
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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby dvpro » Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:40 am

Orpheus1120 wrote:Incidentally, I was viewing "MFM-Garmin Installation Step by Step Guide" thread, and I am wondering what is the pros and cons of creating maps using MFM complier and via mapsource?

One would usually use Mapsource to send maps to device, if he needs to combine with other mapsets in Mapsource, or to select only a few map tiles from a mapset (mainly due to limited memory).
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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby Orpheus1120 » Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:09 am

Success.

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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby Orpheus1120 » Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:12 am

dvpro wrote:
Orpheus1120 wrote:Incidentally, I was viewing "MFM-Garmin Installation Step by Step Guide" thread, and I am wondering what is the pros and cons of creating maps using MFM complier and via mapsource?

One would usually use Mapsource to send maps to device, if he needs to combine with other mapsets in Mapsource, or to select only a few map tiles from a mapset (mainly due to limited memory).


Then in my case where I only wanna use latest MFM map solely (not modifying/adding anything), and installing it to my SD card, would it be suffice to say I'm fine with using MFM generator? It just seems so much easier to use that's all.
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Re: Nuvi 255W Part 2

Postby dvpro » Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:16 am

Yes, it's highly recommended for the average user.
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