What is the difference between the City Navigator for France and the Plug and Play for France. Do I need both? Will it work on the Street Pilot c550?
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Not sure, but I know the memory card inserts into your GPS unit, and at power on it recognizes the additional maps. The advantage to this is you can move the card from one GPS unit to another. With the software, you have to connect your GPS to your computer and upload the map, and it's licensed only to that GPS unit. If you buy another GPS unit, you have to buy the software again, but the card can be moved. Hope this helps
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I checked with my colleague and the VW is the same hardware and software as the Town and Country. One thing to note, you will need both original fobs to program the new one to the vehicle. Otherwise if you only have one, a dealer will need to program it for you. Note the remote part is not required only the FOBs in the ignition. See your owners manual for instructions.
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The link from where I bought the adapter list compatible Garmin units. Yes the street pilot c550 is listed. Go to the link below and you will see it listed Garmin 12-Volt Adapter Cable
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My wife and I were in LA, last Christmas. I packed our Garmin StreetPilot c330 - and I'm so glad I did. We were never lost - we always had a strong satellite signal - I highly recommend this model. It's very reasonable - you can purchase it new for around $170.00.
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I used it without updates in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic in 2010 and it worked fine. It does get confused in the historic areas of hill towns. I don't think the update would make a difference. I would bet it will be OK 95 percent of the time. You can always stop and get directions. Would not want to go back to trying to get around without one.
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I am thinking about purchasing one and have looked at many reviews for all Garmin GPS's. My main concern is that I want the bluetooth since the law about using hands free to talk on your cell phone starts next month. I have come to find out that you can get the C550 street pilot for a lot cheaper then any of the Nuvis with bluetooth. The only bad thing ive found is the street pilot is a bit bulkier, but if I am going to save $200, I dont mind the bulk...think im gonna go with the street pilot C550.
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I have Street Atlas 2013. It came in a box with the BU-353 USB/Sirf Star III chip. 2014 has a newer Sirf IV chip. I have yet to make the GPS/Streeet Atlas 2013 work for more than an hour before the software freezes even after doing the fixes. I do not know if this has been fixed for 2014. I have an older LT-20 Gps that works fine with 'SA 13. I suggest research to see if it has been fixed on SA '14 before buying. The '13 Bu353 glitch is mentioned on a few sites. I switched to Microsoft Streets and Trips. If SA worked for the duration, I would use it. Both have features I like.
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hi, i am not sure but i love this model, what i would do is google this gps to see if it can work for you in France, Steve
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The StreetPilot 2720 is no longer supported by Garmin. That means that there are no maps available (for any country) from Garmin to upload. The most current maps sold for that device are now 5 years old, or so and they don't have the disks to sell you. If your device breaks Garmin provides no support or help with troubleshooting it. I have also noticed that my StreetPilots (I have two) are taking longer and longer to find satellites. I suspect that this is due to changes in the format of the GPS data as transmitted by the satellites, which are not addressed by the 5-year old firmware in the device. I don't recommend buying this product. If you buy a newer Garmin product, you might want to ask them how long they plan to support it. I bought my first StreetPilot 2720 new in 2006. I have some electronic products that are still supported after 10 years.
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I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets... » Read More I am going to Italy and bought the 1370T. I planned to use in pedestrian mode as well as for driving. I've tested it several times in pedestrian mode in a couple of different locations and it failed every time. Sent me in the opposite direction, missed turns, and doesn't recalculate on it's own. You have to go back to the main screen and do it manually. I don't know - maybe I got a lemon. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks. I'll either return it and try another unit or hope it works better in driving mode. I was looking at the Tom Tom XLL, which also has European maps preloaded, but it gets mixed reviews as well. Seems a perfect GPS is yet to be created. « Show Less
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Yup, just remember to go to the European support site to get drivers ect as this seems to be a model imported from Europe for European sales.
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I have a 2008 Honda Pilot as well. No Navi. My head unit has the standard 6 CD changer, am/fm, XM and AUX buttons. After taking my head unit out I was disappointed to find that this cable did not match up to any of the inputs I had. I would expect you'll have the same experience.
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What's up Frank! Hope you're doing well. I think you might have to update the maps. I am not a specialist, but I recently recieved a message on my GPS startup screen to update the map (have yet to do so). Last year when this issue happened, the map update helped fix address issue, temporarily. Gramin offers free up-to-date maps on their website. Overall it is a good GPS for finding LOCAL locations. I have found that once you'd been to the area with the GPS on, it records the satellite points for faster access in the future. Make sure you flip open the antennae (square flap) to connect. Accuracy is like 7.65900/10 and has internal issues like the one Frank talked about. The GPS itself (internal software) is 5/10. It's okay and has bugs when you are typing in the address. It only accepts a specific format for addresses (something like zip code, city, house #, street name). I would recommend it only if you are looking for something cheap and are somewhat are familiar with the compass rose and major landmarks in the city.
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It comes w/European maps. I haven't tried to get updates, but I have been led to believe that those are available at no charge -- for a lifetime. One function I used a number of times was (under "Tools") was "Where Am I?" This worked right off the bat when we got to Switzerland. This came in handy when we visited a large city especially later on when we were in France. I'd park the car, go to the Where Am I function, give the location a name and save it to Favorites. Later, when we wanted go back to the car, I'd bring up the name (I'd call it "Car"), and the Garmin would direct me back without a problem - finding the car in a strange city would have been quite a challenge without the Garmin. It comes w/European maps. I haven't tried to get updates, but I have been led to believe that those are available at no charge -- for a lifetime. One function I used a number of times was (under "Tools") was "Where Am I?" This worked right off the bat when we got to Switzerland. This came in handy when we visited a large city especially later on when we were in France. I'd park the car, go to the Where Am I function, give the location a name and save it to Favorites. Later, when we wanted go back to the car, I'd bring up the name (I'd call it "Car"), and the... » Read More It comes w/European maps. I haven't tried to get updates, but I have been led to believe that those are available at no charge -- for a lifetime. One function I used a number of times was (under "Tools") was "Where Am I?" This worked right off the bat when we got to Switzerland. This came in handy when we visited a large city especially later on when we were in France. I'd park the car, go to the Where Am I function, give the location a name and save it to Favorites. Later, when we wanted go back to the car, I'd bring up the name (I'd call it "Car"), and the Garmin would direct me back without a problem - finding the car in a strange city would have been quite a challenge without the Garmin. « Show Less
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I have the Garmin StreetPilot c340 and I just LOVE it. Its not too big but not too small and it does everything I need it to. I don't think you would be disappointed in it. The only suggestion I would make is that you purchase the tripod dash mount to go with it. The suction one that comes with it for the windshield is bulky, inconvenient and I don't like it. Hope this helps you!
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Do not know what your Nuvi2559 maps are like, but the City Navigator took me throughout Germany in big cities like Frankfurt to doorstep of addresses in Munich as well as small rural towns. It also worked super throughout Austria including finding small B&Bs in rural towns down small roads. Gave me speed limits and lane info which was very useful at Autobahn exchanges and turnoffs.
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This model does work with typed in street addresses? I'm asking because the instructions don't say a word about that. I havent hooked it up yet. Thx