My husband dropped his brand new Garmin Nuvi 255, and now the inner screen is cracked?
Would it be cheaper to have it repaired by Garmin (so as not to void the warranty) or just buy a new one?
when the screen just cracks, I think the repair is cheaper; but when our TV’s screen got messed up from deep in the screen, they just had us buy a new one. You should call up Garmin. Go to garmin.com and check their customer service.
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I need a running watch that will tell me distance, and if possible pace. I’d also like it to have a heart rate monitor. I really can’t spend above $50, so that rules out any GPS watch. Any recommendations?
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My car was broken into! They took GPS, my laptop, and LOTS of stuff for our vacation. What is covered?
Have homeowners and auto insurance, but fearful to make a claim because if deductible/coverage is only going to pay for broken glass why not just go to the junkyard for parts, and then vigilante for personal belongings?! (Kidding, but a lil’ bit angry!)
Your home owners will cover the items if your car was locked.
Your auto will cover the glass, generally there is no deductable on glass. Check with your agent.
Meanwhile make a list of all that was taken, if you do not have photographs get a notarized statement from a non family member that someone has seen the items in your possession.
This is what we had to do with the theft of over 5k worth of photography equipment.
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Imagine having the ability to hold an entire multifaceted entertainment system that fits within your own hands. Compact enough to carry with you anywhere, the PSP system makes the vision a reality. In March 2005, the Sony Computer Entertainment Company developed the PSP (PlayStation Portable System).
The PSP system is a handheld, wireless, portable entertainment device. The system has the ability to run highly developed video game products, as well as the ability to view live, pre-recorded television, listen to music through your own music downloads, view photos, videos and video slide shows, and enjoy full length feature films. A wireless connection to the Internet is also available through the device. All images are displayed upon a widescreen LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
The PSP system maintains quality through ongoing downloads through the PlayStation website. PSP users have the ability to routinely obtain software updates for the system as well as add a variety of content to their system, such as game demos, game trailers, game audio tracks, screenshots, and PSP wallpaper.
A PSP user connects directly from their PSP system to the PlayStation website. Once the user has reached the website, they have several different options in downloads. PSP wallpaper can be obtained through the Content Pack, which is available free through the PlayStation website. If the user chooses to download the Content Pack, the pre-selected data within the Content Pack is automatically downloaded to the users PSP device.
The PSP system offers more than one-hundred and thirty-five games available for download. PSP wallpaper may include certain PSP game picture content or PSP movie photos. Once the PSP wallpaper has been chosen and downloaded, the photo will remain on the main LCD screen until the user chooses to remove it or chooses another option.
Currently, the PlayStation website has one-hundred and eight PSP wallpaper choices available for download. Choices include, but are not limited to, Pursuit Force, ATV Off Road Fury Pro, XMen Legends II, and Dragon BallZ. Personal photos may also be downloaded to the PSP handheld device and viewed on the main LCD screen as well. Movies and photos are also available for download on the PSP system. Through the utilization of a memory stick, this data can been downloaded and saved to the PSP system for use at any time.
In order to make this highly efficient handheld portable device even more efficient, the PSP system offers a plethora of accessories such as headphones with remote, AC adapter, car adapter, carrying case, extended life battery, and battery charger. Yet to be released in the United States, Sony Computer Entertainment has developed The Chotto Shot, which is a camera and a GPS device that can be attached to the PSP device. With the addition of this device, users will have the ability to take their own photographs on the PSP device and download the picture for their PSP wallpaper. The Chotto Shot has been released in Japan as of December 2006 but has yet to have a release date for the United States.
The development of a multifaceted, handheld, portable entertainment system is a remarkable step for our generation and for other generations to come. The future of both entertainment and gaming devices is wide open.
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Best place to buy a gps at a store?
There are stores in my area. Target, radio shake, walmart, Also How can I get a gps good price for my money?
Look online on tigerdirect, amazon or new egg. They are usually cheaper. Prices vary though, in some cases you might find the gps you want cheaper at the store . Figure out which one you want then compare the price at each store and online.
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The Garmin Nuvi 200 series has started to hit store shelves, and we’ve finally put enough miles on our Nuvi 200 to produce a comprehensive review. As the name implies, the Nuvi 200 series is designed to set a new mark for the entry level Nuvi series. Many have speculated that this new series will be a replacement for the StreetPilot “c” series. Here is what we think of the Nuvi 200, and where it fits into the bigger picture of auto GPS devices. Physical
The Nuvi 200 is almost the exact same size as the Nuvi 300 series. It has virtually the same width and height, but is just a sliver thinner than the 300 models. It also comes in at virtually the same weight.
Like its siblings there is a power button across the top, but the operation of this power button has changed. Rather than a push style button it is a slider. You slide the button to the left and release to turn the power on or off. You can also move the slider to the right that locks input to the device, much like a hold button on an iPod. I’m not really sure why a hold button is necessary on this device unless they have it in mind for the pedestrian mode. Perhaps they will use this on future Nuvi models which include an MP3 player (The Nuvi 200 does not include an MP3 player).
The SD card slot has moved from the right side to the left side. If I had a choice I would prefer it on the right since sometimes I place the GPS up against the left side of the dash, but without an MP3 player it isn’t likely you would use the SD card slot all that much anyway, so no big deal. The right side and bottom have no buttons or connectors. The only other item is the USB/power connector that has been moved from the right side to the back of the Nuvi 200. Since there is no MP3 player there is no headphone jack.
The only other physical difference is that Garmin has finally gotten rid of the “flip up” GPS antenna. As much as I didn’t like the flip up design, being able to disable the GPS did have some advantages. The other Nuvi devices can only calculate routes starting at your current location unless you perform a weird workaround of disabling the GPS, setting a new location, and then calculating a route. Without a way to disable the GPS on the Nuvi 200 series, even that long workaround becomes impossible. I often fly for work and I like to calculate how long it will take to get from my destination airport to the hotel. This isn’t possible with the Nuvi 200 series.
Mount
Another interesting change in the 200 series is the suction cup mount. I’ve praised the mount on the 300 series as being the absolute best mount in the industry. Unfortunately Garmin changed the mount slightly in the new Nuvi series. The mount is still easy to assemble, easy to adjust thanks to the ball and socket joint, compact, and a nice simple design. What sets the other mount apart is that the power cord connects to the mount and then the mount feeds power to the Nuvi. That is gone in the 200 series and instead the power cord connects directly to the device. So now when you take the GPS off the mount you also need to disconnect the power cable and have a power cable dangling inside your car. It just isn’t as clean as the mount for the 300 series.
Screen
A 3.5? touch screen display powers the Nuvi 200. This screen is BRIGHT! It is brighter than the screen on the 300 series and is visible from a wider viewing angle. The whites are extremely white and bright sunlight never made the Nuvi screen difficult to read. The screen is one area where the Nuvi 200 performs better than the 300 series. This is one of the best 3.5? screens I’ve seen.
Under the hood the Nuvi has a very powerful chipset which had no trouble quickly acquiring a signal within my office, kept a strong signal, and never dropped out when near tall buildings.
A few of the menu items have been rearranged a little bit if you are used to other Nuvi designs, but not so much that they make an important difference in function. The “Where to?” menu has been changed to include a separate button for Points of Interest rather than cramming them all into the parent menu. This is a welcome change and makes it easier to access the buttons for intersections, cities, browsing the map, etc. And if you need to use the Nuvi 200 for emergency geocaching events it will navigate to a set of coordinates. Navigating to an Address
Setting up Navigation to an address has changed very little. The buttons have a little bit of a more modern looking design and are more rounded than the squarish buttons on other Nuvis. When it asks for a state the Nuvi still can’t figure out that when I type in “NY” I mean “New York”. Instead it insists on me typing in “N E W _ Y” before it figures out where I want to go. Likewise the rest of the process is the same as it asks you next for the city, then house number, and finally the street name. After finding the address you click the ‘Go’ button and you are on your way.
Navigation to a POI
As mentioned earlier, there is now a dedicated menu button for POIs. The POIs are still not arranged in alphabetical order, but thankfully there are only fourteen primary categories to choose from. Many of the categories like ‘Food’ do include sub menus. In the case of food you can select from about 20 different categories of food to suit your tastes.
The display of search results has also changed on the Nuvi 200 series. The 300 series shows you five results on one screen, lists the name, and straight line distance from your location. The Nuvi 200 series only displays four results per page, but includes the street address (but not town) in smaller print below the title. Personally the town name might be more helpful than the street here, but the important note is that more detail is shown at the sacrifice of one fewer result per page. Clicking on one of the results will display the phone number as well as town of that particular POI, along with a Go button to route to that location or a save button to save it to your Favorites.
Navigating
While navigating the next turn information is displayed in text across the top of the display. I’d still like a nice big graphical arrow showing the next turn somewhere, but I’ve learned to live without it on the Nuvi devices. At the bottom left is a field showing you your estimated arrival time. At the bottom right you are shown the distance to the next turn. Clicking on this button will show you a text display of your next instruction, a zoomed in view of the intersection, a voice prompt will read the distance to turn and the direction of the next turn and the estimated time to that intersection. People seem to be split in their preference of wanting to see “distance to turn” or “time to turn” on the primary display, but you only have the option of seeing distance. There is also no way to see the amount of time you have left to your destination!. Kinda sad that this GPS won’t tell you how long (in time) it will take to get there unless you do the math between the estimated arrival time and the current time.
Voice Quality
The speaker is plenty loud and I could clearly hear instructions at highway speeds with the radio on at normal levels and the windows cracked. It isn’t quite as loud as the speaker on the Nuvi 300 series, but it performed just fine. There is no text-to-speech option on the Nuvi 200 series, but the voice prompting was timely and of very good quality.
Advanced Features
Like the rest of the Nuvi series, the point of this device is simplicity. As a result there are routing features you might want that are not included in the Nuvi 200 series. As mentioned above you cannot set your starting location when calculating routes so you can’t plan ahead unless you are already at your starting location. There is a simple detour function but unlike the detour function on most other devices you cannot specify how far ahead you wan tot detour from the current route.
Likewise there is no ability to specify a group of destinations or multiple via points and build them into one route. You can specify one via point per route, but no more than one.
Purchasing Advice
The Nuvi 200 series is a great simple device. It has an absolutely amazing screen, the voice prompts are easy to interpret, and the map is very easy to follow. If your navigation needs are simple and you just want to get a device that will remind you of turns and take you to new destinations, the Nuvi 200 would be a great choice.
It does have some limitations though. There is no advanced planning function, no multiple destination routing, and a detour function that is too simple to be utilized. But hey, you do get a calculator, currency converter, picture viewer, unit converter, and a world clock. (Slight sarcasm.) It would be worth comparing the Nuvi 200 with the slightly older Nuvi 350.
They both have the same screen size, similar physical size, similar weight, nearly the same interface, similar battery life, and most of the same navigation functions. But the Nuvi 350 offers maps of all of North America (the 200 only has the US 48, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico), the ability to connect to a traffic receiver, an MP3 player, text-to-speech, and small case included. You get all of those extra features and based on current prices you will actually pay less for the Nuvi 350 than the Nuvi 200. I expect that within a few months the Nuvi 200 prices will drop below that of the 350, but for now why pay $40 more for a device that has less features?
If the ability to have more advanced routing features is important, compare the garmin nuvi 200 vs the TomTom ONE. The Garmin Nuvi 200 isn’t a bad GPS by any means, it is an extremely solid performer, but the pricing is what will make or break this GPS for many people.
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Best mounting solution for Garmin Nuvi (wide screen) in the vehicle?
I am not a big fan of using the suction cup that came with the Garmin Nuvi, whether on wind shield or dash board. Obviously, you don’t want to proudly display the GPS (or the mount) to invite potential thieves. However, suction cup is not so easy to install and remove …
There are plenty of vent mounts for Nuvi 350 or smaller sized devices. However, for a wide-screen Nuvi 600 series, I have not found a good mounting solution.
By “good” solution, I mean an easy, secure yet inexpensive way of securing the GPS with power cord connected. Also, it should be easy to remove the GPS and mount from sight.
Thanks for any suggestion or recommendation!
Your options are going to be limited. You may have to fabricate you own mount. Something like a frame that is open on one end where the Nuvi can slide into. There is always Velcro, however, this would only be a temporary fix until you found better. I hope this triggered some ideas.
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Tips To Find The Right Garmin GPS Receiver For Your Travels
Having a Garmin GPS Receiver is a smart idea, but before you buy one you need to find the right one for your needs. There are some helpful tips you want to use to help you amke sure the right GPS is found for you without a lot of trouble.
Below are the most essential tips you need to remember and use if you want to ensure that you choose the right GPS so you always get to where you need to go easily without getting lost.
One: Determine what use the GPS is for - You have to decide if you want a receiver that you will be able to carry with you or if you need one for other activities. Traveling in a vehicle is what most people need it for but that is not the only type of Garmin receivers that is available.
Some of the different activities that GPS units are available for include:
- Boating
- Fitness training
- Aircrafts
- Outdoor activities such as hiking and walking
Knowing what type of GPS you are looking for will definitely make your search much easier.
Two: Features - You want to understand what features you need and deciding what you will use the GPS for is crucial to knowing what features you need. For example: If you need a vehicle GPS to get you to your destinations without getting lost then you will want to find one that has the following features:
- Large screen that is easy to read
- Audio commands
- Automatic turn-by-turn directions
- Touch screen operations
There are many different features that you can get for different uses of GPS units so first decide what you need it for and this will help you determine the correct features needed.
Three: Compare - You must take time to compare prices and features for different GPS units. The prices and features will vary for each one and the only way to make sure you pay a good price and get the features needed is to compare them.
Four: Gather information - You want to gather as much information as you can about the types of GPS units that you are interested in. Because this will give you an un-biased opinion about the particular receiver you are interested in look at revies.
Having information is the only way to know if that particular GPS is what you need or if another type would be better for your traveling needs.
Now that you know these essential tips you will have a much easier time finding the right GPS receiver for your particular traveling needs. Just remember not to rush your decision because if you do then you could find yourself lost because you didn’t choose the right one.
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What is the best GPS system that isn’t overpriced ?
I’m in home health so I’m on the road all day and would like an inexpensive (?) GPS to help me get to my destinations without carrying a map. So far I’m comparing TomTom One XL and Garmin Nuvi 260. I’d appreciate any input from someone with gps knowledge.
I’m on the road daily and use a Magellan Maestro 4040. Really nice, easy to use, tells you step by step where you are, accurate to about 15 feet, 4.3 screen, cost about $240 at Amazon .com
Here’s some pointers 1] stay with a major brand…..Magellan, Tom Tom, or Garmin. 2] Get one with the 4.3 inch screen, so much easier.3] get one that adapts to the “sand bag, or Beanbag mount”..DO NOT USE SUCTION CUP MOUNT ON WINDSHIELD, it leaves a mark, and people will break into your car when they see that knowing that you have a GPS. The “Sandbag/Beanbag” sits on the dashboard, and doesn’t move around. Good luck
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