will i have to buy different settings or maps to get these gains or are the already programmed?
1577306
No, I was able to change the program on my Ford 6.0 L engine without purchasing any addition settings. I am enjoying about 10% better mileage carrying a 2500 lb camper.
541688
It included lifetime maps when new. I don't know if that would transfer if the unit were sold to someone who tried to re-register it. The map updates come 4 times per year and need to be done with the gps hooked up to an internet connected computer.
784185
It is fairly simple. Once you select the program type, then you can increase or decrease the resistance with the same buttons. I personally only use the first program which is a flat run. So I am not sure if you can adjust resistance on the other programs they have. Hope that helps
1184888
No it is a ripoff. You have to buy an $89 card at BESTBUY to update the maps. It is worthless. I am throwing it in trash. I had 2 buy $150 Garmin at best Buy 2day!!!!
661430
Thanks for the information as I appreciate it. It still looks like a pretty good deal but the updated maps would have closed the deal for me.
115372
You should be able to just download/buy the maps for it, then just update the system, maybe?
495126
Yes, when you create a profile you select either "Normal" or "Athlete" I assume it adjust the calculations from that choice. Be aware that you get a free version for family, but if you are using and storing multilple (over 5 or 8) you have to buy a commercial software that cost as much as the scales.
475848
Mary, I sorry I can't answer your specific question. However, I have found that if the pre-program function does not work you can use the "Learn" function to train the remote to do what you want it to do. The process is on page 12 of the owner's manual. After you have programmed a couple of the functions you will see that your learning curve will rapidly improve.
1420477
It depends on when you bought it. They did have a promotional period when everyone got free map updates. but, if you bought it any other time, you have to pay for them.
331064
Did anyone pay 4 map upgrades prior to the malfunction?just wondering if they are preprogrammed to lose the function after a certain #of upgrade warnings?Just me and my conspiracy theory mind here!I didnt upgrade after several warnings, cause I figured there would be just as many mistakes... why bother!
895759
you have to set you zip code to get your elevation first. if that is not right it will not pick up the signal. I take my phone with a compass app on it find north at zero degrees with the handle being your guide to point north. You then start going left on click right in front of your screen on your tv watching the signal meter. once you have a signal of 70% or better do the signal strength check. It only takes me five minutes to set up the cube. You do need to ensure that you have a standard definition receiver HD wont work. they dont tell you that online. I learned that the hard way.
811310
I don't recall having to program it. On the back there is a button to toggle between pounds and km and one other setting.
183356
I just called Garmin. The person who answered the phone said that if you get a unit with V8 mapping data you will be sent a free update when they become available at the end of July 2007 [or maybe early August]. To get the free update, don't order it through ordinary channels. Call customer support and talk to a person. He reassured me that it won't matter who I happen to talk to when I call back; this is the new policy. It tool me 10 minutes to get through at 10:40AM PDT. As soon as they announce the update, at which point the rumor of the new policy will have spread far and wide, i'm sure wait times will increase, but there's a finite number of units covered so it'll settle down if you wait a week or so. They also told me to expect substantial improvements in the map data and POI data of V2008 over V8. This last statement, of course, should be taken with a grain of salt. -dk
1917541
My unit, which I bought last summer after it was discontinued, came packaged with a unique code that enables me to get map updates. Once the software is set up with the code on your computer, the process is straightforward. I suppose it could make a difference if the seller is not an authorized seller, but probably not since the code was in the sealed box.
1283945
This device comes with the maps for the US. There does not appear to be a difference between this package and the Garmin.com bundle. It is winter so I haven't had much opportunity to play with it but it was able to acquire satellites and show me my location on a map. There also appears to be functions to set courses so I would say this qualifies as a navigation/performance package. I hope that helps.
500780
Yes, I signed up again in August and it has been working with my NordicTrack treadmill. I am not racing or using other pieces of the program so can't evaluate them, abd I haven't made my maps since the update, but for just the computer/treadmil/google earth piece it has been working fine.
1626847
That's fine. I probably won't update it that often. Just as long as I can update it if I need to (I got the impression - right or wrong - that you need to buy a new receiver to get updated maps).