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Re: Would like some comments [tmart]
by tmart
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May 07, 2008 (11:29 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 07, 2008 12:49 pm)
Mike and Juice, thanks for your replies. I'm really leaning towards getting the Nuvi. Have liked it from day1. Juice, I haven't used a soldering iron in 35+ years, and I'm not sure if I still have it. Bought it to build a Heathkit AR-15 receiver. At this stage of my life, I don't think it's worth the hassle to replace the battery myself. I've had the site you mentioned bookmarked for quite a while, just in case it was needed in the future. Now that "the future" is here, I think I'd rather have the smaller size and newer innards. Thanks again. Tmart
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- #1460 of 1759
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Re: Would like some comments [tmart]
by mstem
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May 08, 2008 (5:06 am)
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Replying to: tmart (May 07, 2008 11:29 pm)
WOW! Heathkit AR-15 receiver, that brings back memories... thanks for sharing that bit of trivia. Hate to admit I am old enought to remember those guys... Mike
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- #1461 of 1759
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Re: New kid on the block [dolfan1]
by ateixeira
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May 08, 2008 (7:40 am)
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Replying to: dolfan1 (May 07, 2008 1:59 pm)
09 maps are out already? 
Seems like the 08 maps just came out.
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- #1462 of 1759
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Re: New kid on the block [ateixeira]
by dolfan1
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May 08, 2008 (12:55 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 08, 2008 7:40 am)
As I understand it, they came out the first of this month, just a few days ago.
I looked at Garmin's site and they have a page for recent buyers to enter the serial number to see if they're eligible for the free update. I expect mine to arrive in a week or so and I'll give it try. (I would imagine the one I'm getting will be pulled from stock with the 08 maps installed.)
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Re: Would like some comments [mstem]
by bat1161
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May 09, 2008 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: mstem (May 08, 2008 5:06 am)
We have a Heathkit receiver that my uncle built for my folks sitting in the basement. It was used until about 5 years ago, so the thing just never died!
Mark
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- #1464 of 1759
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Re: New kid on the block [dolfan1]
by ateixeira
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May 09, 2008 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: dolfan1 (May 08, 2008 12:55 pm)
Rats, I bought the 2008 map update back in January but I doubt I'm eligible.
I'll e-mail them. Garmin was *very* cool in the past and let me upgrade my c320's maps for free.
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Re: Would like some comments [bat1161]
by tmart
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May 09, 2008 (6:27 am)
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Replying to: bat1161 (May 09, 2008 6:09 am)
They definitely built good stuff, from small volt meters to big TV's. Only problem was they only made kits, and I guess there wasn't enough folks who wanted to build their own stuff. In their whole catalog, only the AR-15 was offered as both a kit and factory built. It was a hell of a receiver in those days.
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- #1466 of 1759
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Re: Vent Mount [ateixeira]
by dolfan1
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May 15, 2008 (7:01 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 05, 2008 11:33 am)
Finally got my 360 from Amazon. The vent mount I ordered the same day came several days ago. You may have a different brand than the one I got, but the thing won't work if the power cord is plugged into the back of the cradle. A bit disappointing.
What wasn't disappointing was the 360. What a incredible little machine. (Remember, I'm a virgin GPS user). I just had no idea, it amazes me.
But I do have a question I need to ask anyone out there who knows these things:
While reading various reviews about the vent mount I noted one guy who said the operational life of the lithium battery would decrease faster if the unit was constantly kept at full charge.
Is there any truth to this? If so, what is the best thing to do? Run the battery down as far as possible before recharging? I knew it used to be that way with the early camcorders and things, but I thought modern technology fixed that years ago.
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- #1467 of 1759
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Re: Vent Mount [dolfan1]
by mstem
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May 16, 2008 (6:02 am)
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Replying to: dolfan1 (May 15, 2008 7:01 pm)
I am glad you are happy with your initial experience with your new Garmin Nuvi 360! Don't worry about the battery-life issue. Lithium batteries don't have the dreaded "memory effect" that the older style Ni-Cad's did. While it doesn't hurt every once in a while to run it down near exhaustion, there is no real evidence that keeping it nearly full-charged all of the time is detrimental. Many laptops used today spend nerly their whole lives plugged in to a power brick, and then they perform fine on battery power. Enjoy!
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- #1468 of 1759
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Re: Vent Mount [dolfan1]
by ateixeira
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May 16, 2008 (7:37 am)
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Replying to: dolfan1 (May 15, 2008 7:01 pm)
Really? My vent mount does not block my Nuvi 200W's charger.
Bummer.
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