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1753 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 12:23 PM
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Try running the software with the GPS receiver disconnected. Like I said, I could never get a location fix indoors. I would suggest you call Delorme's tech support and see what they come up with. You may be required to un-install it, restart, install, restart and see if it helped. |
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There seems to be a new version out this fall. http://www.garmin.com/products/sp2610_2650/index.jsp Anyone have any experience with these yet? Aaron |
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I am looking to get my wife a GPS for XMas. I am looking for something that mounts in the minivan, is easy/safe to use (voice direction), has very up-to-date maps for an area that is constantly under construction (DC, MD, Northern VA), and is reasonably priced. My simple research seems to say I should get either the Magellan 500, or Garmin Streetpilot III or GPS V? Any advice or recommendations greatly appreciated. Are there other features that are "must haves"?
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| Have a look at the Garmin "IMAP". Bigger screen than the Streetpilot III and GPS V, and adding memory doesn't require you to pay the high prices Garmin demands for their proprietary modules - the IMAP uses standard memory. Bonus, it's also a PDA. Seems to use the same map files. Garmin has been updating their map files about every 6 months. | |
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I have a 1998 RL and love it!! I sell Real Estate so the Navigation System has been a Godsend. Unfortunately, the screen started blinking a couple of week ago then went black. I still get voice, and the touch pad seems to be working even though I can't see what I am touching. I brought it to the dealer and am told I need a new screen to the tune of over $2000. I am so spoiled by the Navigation System that I have to get it fixed but it seems like everything is working except the light. Has anyone encountered this problem and if so is there a less expensive fix? I would sure appreciate any suggestions. Thanks Dotti, Massachusetts dotti  santomarcore.com |
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Dotti- For roughly the same $$ you can get a brand new aftermarket system. Maybe that would be wiser? Mark |
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It is a losing battle. If you spend $2000 to fix it, you will never recover the money and other things will go wrong with the car over time. If you install an aftermarket navigation system in an RL, future buyers will complain. Better off dumping the car and getting a new one with warranty. The new TL has a great new navigation system with more features than that RL. You could also look at the Acura MDX and Lexus RX330. Those are great for real estate agents to tote clients around in. |
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| Does anyone out there know if you can buy a navigation system and add it to a car. I wanted a navigation system but did not have the extra $2,000. I wonder if you can buy one, i.e. buying DVD system from Best Buy and installing it to a car, in order to save money and upgrade if necessary. Any suggestions, who to contact? Can you buy a system and attach it to your car, and maybe if carry it with you are walking. Thanks. | |
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You can get an in-dash nav system aftermarket. Aiwa makes one and I believe so does Kenwood, and I'm sure there are more. Check out Crutchfield or your local electronics store. as far as one that you can take with you, read the rest of the messages on this board. |
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| Also Garmin http://www.garmin.com/ They have several that are very nice. | |
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