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Posted by Bob Martin on April 3, 2010, 2:19 am


>PeterM wrote:
>> It is doubtful that any other maps other than Garmin will work for
>> Garmin GPS receivers.
>http://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin/Download
>I don't download them from that site myself though. I download
>raw OSM data every 2 weeks and make my own Garmin-format maps,
>which I use in my 3 Garmins:
>GPSmap 60CSx
>GPSmap 76CSx
>Nuvi 1350
>John

I use http://garmin.na1400.info/routable.php
It builds a tailored map image for you.

Posted by JMc on April 3, 2010, 8:36 am


I believe the Nuvi 200 provides an audible announcement of turn by turn
directions. If you like that feature, you may want to ensure your quest for
free maps include that capability. Garmin maps are expensive, but the
include considerable value.



> I bought Subject unit a year ago but didn't attempt to download any maps
> for more than 90 days. Apparently, in that period, they were free. When I
> checked a few months ago, they wanted a price well beyond the price of the
> unit ($125), which was discontinued about a year ago. I just did a Google
> on maps for it and found a number of sites offering free maps. Are these
> of any use with the 200?


Posted by W. eWatson on April 3, 2010, 12:52 pm


On 4/3/2010 5:36 AM, JMc wrote:
> I believe the Nuvi 200 provides an audible announcement of turn by turn
> directions. If you like that feature, you may want to ensure your quest
> for free maps include that capability. Garmin maps are expensive, but
> the include considerable value.
>> I bought Subject unit a year ago but didn't attempt to download any
>> maps for more than 90 days. Apparently, in that period, they were
>> free. When I checked a few months ago, they wanted a price well beyond
>> the price of the unit ($125), which was discontinued about a year ago.
>> I just did a Google on maps for it and found a number of sites
>> offering free maps. Are these of any use with the 200?
I mounted the nuvi 200 on my machine, USB port. I see lots of folders on
it. Presumably one, two or all of these folders need to be modified.
Well, maybe one of the sites mentioned in posts above yours does this as
needed.

How would I know if a "map" contains audio.

Yes, they are a value, but don't like getting stuck for at least one
free update that I missed in the first 60 or 90 days. Further, paying
$100, say, for an update now suggests I might as well buy another unit
with more facilities.

Maybe there's an Ebay market for older (un updated) nuvi 200s?

Posted by John Henderson on April 3, 2010, 4:23 pm


JMc wrote:

> I believe the Nuvi 200 provides an audible announcement of turn by turn
> directions. If you like that feature, you may want to ensure your quest for
> free maps include that capability. Garmin maps are expensive, but the
> include considerable value.

In my experience with other Garmin models, the turn notifications
are a function of the GPS unit alone. As long as the maps are
routable, the GPS will give its instructions.

John

Posted by ps56k on April 3, 2010, 7:22 pm



>I bought Subject unit a year ago but didn't attempt to download any maps
>for more than 90 days. Apparently, in that period, they were free. When I
>checked a few months ago, they wanted a price well beyond the price of the
>unit ($125), which was discontinued about a year ago. I just did a Google
>on maps for it and found a number of sites offering free maps. Are these of
>any use with the 200?

What are you looking for - or trying to accomplish - or what kind of map ?
are you trying to get a FREE map update
that will perform all the navigation, routing, and POI fucntions
correctly on your Garmin 200 GPS ?

What map do you already have on the "subject unit" ?




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