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Comment on News Alert - Garmap Africa Series 2009 DVD Now Available by Antmail

Antmail — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:13:29 +0000

You can download the maps from http://www.garmap.co.za and then purchase key online. Map download is approx. 150 Mb.

Comment on Nuvi 200 Information Series - Firmware Updates by Matt

Matt — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:07:24 +0000

I just bought a USB cable to update my nuvi 200. However, my computer will not recognize the garmin as a mass storage device for me to update the maps. I have full functionality of my garmin when it is connected which I know should not be the case. Do I need an SD or MicroSD card for me to have it recognize the garmin or is there a function I need to change in my garmin to switch it over to become a mass storage device? I have tried this on two different laptops and need help.

Matt

Comment on Nuvi 200 Information Series - Firmware Updates by Neil Irving

Neil Irving — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:30:16 +0000

Do you possibly have info on where I can find spares for my nuvi 200W. I have unfortunately droped the unit and the screen cracked. I am able to do the replacement myself by just need to find a screen, even if it is from a unit that the screen is Ok but the rest does not work.

Neil.

Comment on Nuvi 200 Information Series - Firmware Updates by Chippy

Chippy — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:17:02 +0000

I have a nuvi 200 and recently updated the firmware. SInce the update the unit does not pick up a signal. How can I fis this problem? Can I uninstall the firmware update?

CHIPPY

Comment on Article - Choosing a GPS for City Use and International Travel by sandrar

sandrar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:31:57 +0000

Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. Cheers! Sandra. R.

Comment on How to update your Garmin GPS firmware. by Road kill

Road kill — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:32:58 +0000

How can i update a garmin XT Ver 10

Comment on How to check the software version on your Garmin Nuvi by Ozrover

Ozrover — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:12:16 +0000

This site was a lifesaver to find my map version. You’re right, I’m not an engineer.
Best wishes from Texas.

Comment on News Alert - Garmap Africa Series 2009 DVD Now Available by Red

Red — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:11:06 +0000

Hi MadMapper, what a great and informative site. I am new to all this and of ‘advanced years’. I have a nuvi 200 with Garmap Africa Series 2008 - March edition installed at the moment, so it appears I am eligible for a FREE upgrade. Wow.

I am not clear on how I get the upgrade. Do I have to buy the new Garmap Africa Series 2009 DVD (if so, how much?) and connect to the internet per your letter above to get an new unlock key? Or do I use my ‘old’ Garmap 2008 DVD to confirm my registration details and then download an update ‘patch’ to install in my nuvi 200?

Regards.

Comment on How to check the software version on your Garmin Nuvi by Matt

Matt — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:46:07 +0000

just got a nuvi 255
the software version is 2.90
downloaded webupdater
shows the latest version is 5.00
try to update but stops at 17% with
communication error pops up

also try to update directly from the website
also stuck at 17%

any idea??

Comment on Should I buy a discontinued GPS model if the price is right? by MadMapper

MadMapper — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:22:54 +0000

Hi Fred.

Thanks and ummm… yes, I have been a bit scarce lately haven’t I? Sorry guys, I really need to get my butt into gear and get into a decent writing schedule for this blog.

There are quite a few new developments rumored (i.e. new units, new technology etc) to be on the Garmin South Africa horizon but, because none of them have been officially confirmed yet, I am a bit hesitant to mention or discuss them here.

We all know what it’s like to be initially excited by the promise of something new, only to be later disappointed by lengthy delays and ever changing plans now don’t we?