06-30-2009, 8:10 PM
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| Join Date: Jun 30 2009 Location: NAGPUR
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| newbie
hiii...im just starting to get into the world of GPS devices...was thinking about getting an GARMIN.
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06-30-2009, 10:48 PM
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| Join Date: May 11 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 1,254
| Re: newbie
Hi, amanda! I'm not a forum admin, but I'm sure that Andy or Max will be along soon to give you a big welcome!  Why don't you post your "wish list" of features you're looking for, what you want to do with your GPS, etc. in the Garmin forum? I'm sure that many of us will be happy to give you our opinions!  HumVee |
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07-02-2009, 1:06 AM
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| Survey Says?  Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA
Posts: 1,725
| Re: newbie
Hi amanda!  Welcome!I've been using Garmin's for over a decade now. One reason I stick with them is their tech support. I've dealt with them numerous times over the years and they always took care of any issues I ran into. |
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07-03-2009, 4:35 PM
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| Join Date: Jun 30 2009 Location: NAGPUR
Posts: 3
| Re: newbie
hiii..thanx for the reply...is it true that GARMIN'S device suffer with battery problems after a use of an year...
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07-03-2009, 11:58 PM
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| Join Date: May 11 2009 Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 1,254
| Re: newbie Nope! That's not true - or at least not any more than for any other rechargeable battery device. What causes the failures (and this is clearly documented in the manuals) is if you leave your device on a hot dashboard. The high temperatures will bake and destroy the battery - but this is true for any brand of GPS unit, not just Garmins. Also, batteries will wear out over time with use (they can't be charged over and over again forever). Personally, I recommend paying the extra cost for a GPS unit that has user replaceable batteries. That way you can replace them yourself easily, instead of trying to pry your device apart or sending it in to the factory.
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07-04-2009, 1:18 AM
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| Survey Says? Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Monterey, CA
Posts: 1,725
| Re: newbie
The battery in my Nuvi 660 still works as good as when it was new. I've had it since end of 2006.
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