Garmin 1450T Switches Off I have a new 1450t. I have added nothing to the factory installation besides updating maps when I registered it. It switches itself off about every 30 minutes while driving, and then immediately restarts and continues with the route navigation. This is major problem when it happens just when a difficult part of the route is being navigated, such as the freeway approaches to New York! Anyone else having the same problem? Garmin 1450T Switches Off I have a new 1450t. I have added nothing to the factory installation besides updating maps when I registered it. It switches itself off about every 30 minutes while... » Read More Garmin 1450T Switches Off I have a new 1450t. I have added nothing to the factory installation besides updating maps when I registered it. It switches itself off about every 30 minutes while driving, and then immediately restarts and continues with the route navigation. This is major problem when it happens just when a difficult part of the route is being navigated, such as the freeway approaches to New York! Anyone else having the same problem? « Show Less
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I cant swear to it but i have this problem when using on my motorcycle and i traced it back to a lose conection on the power adapter scocket wigling the plug always turned it right back on tried taping the plug and socket togther and probleb was solved, check you power outlet in your car and make sure the garmin plug fits snugly.
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Update the firmware, this is a known problem with the 1450's and a firmware update has subsequently fixed it.
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Yes we were having this issue and then it got worse ot the point where it would show the computer. We just now are replacing our GPS as we can not trust it
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I have a Garmin nuvi 880 too. I bought it in January. The only thing I wanted in it, which it didn't have, was lane assist. It didn't surprise me that Garmin came out with a new model shortly after I bought the top of the line, at the time. Once I heard about the Garmin nuvi 885/885T I did some research. The differences I found were few. First, the Garmin nuvi 885 and 885T, both, have lane assist. The Garmin nuvi 885 (without the "T" following it), however, doesn't have bluetooth capabilities. I intend to get a Garmin nuvi 885T in the near future.
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thanks for your time.i m bit afraid as i have seen 50-50 review (issue like sudden close or crash,trafic info,) on 1490 model and i have ordered the same.one cant test immediately the gps -like go fr diff. route or go for 1000 miles long drives..Not sure how it is working with latest firmware 4.60http://www.tramsoft.ch/gps/garmin_nuvi1490t-firmware-upgrades_en.htmli m not sure if it can be charging and same time use in car.
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AFAIK, Garmin uses the same routing algorithm as older units. However, I've heard complaints that the new ones can take you to routes that mystifies some users. I can't confirm this (my 765t pretty much routes me like my older 260 ... all things being equal, i.e., same settings). This is not to say my Garmin units' routing are spot on, they aren't always.
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I can't get mine to avoid tolls.perhaps because it's in truck mode.?as far as weigh stations it misses half of them.. but I believe if you turn before the scale it will reroute you.? Maybe around it?I really like garmin but not much help for trucks..
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sometimes it helps if you connect your gps to the internet via usb on your computer and visit garmin.com.they have this utility called: webupdater.i've upgraded mine to 265WT because i need the USB. hands down to garmin, i have no problem with this device (only minor glitch, such as bluetooth sound sometimes disappears). good luck.
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Call Garmin again ... and again. Not everyone in support knows what they are talking about. Their guarantee states you have 60 days for the latest maps. Also note that Garmin has been messing up lately with these upgrades (not sure why).Just a note on the maps. There is nothing "magical" about new maps -- they may or may not make much difference in many areas of the country. I know people who have had a Garmin for several years and never updated the maps. And just because it says the maps are "new", doesn't mean they won't have missing roads or errors.
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I can turn the device on and off with the button in the upper part of the device.Do you need pictures??? Now I am in Argentina, wanting to change the display, but I have NO support from Garmin.Really, I am in a very unfortunatelly position with this situation.Please, Excuse my english
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I ordered mine yesterday from Amazon, (249.29) got it today with free shiping! It does have the 2009 map. It came with 4.0 and it updated to 4.2 when I installed the Garmin Communicator. Not sure what this did for it, but it still does not recognize the new parts of our freeway, and my old 660 w/updated 2009 map does recognize the freeway. I just talked to Garmin, they say try it again tomorrow. They think it my have been some type of satellite allignment problem.
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I've read that others have experienced this (not only on this model). Contact Garmin. They either need (or will have) a firmware update or you should be entitled to a new unit (Garmin usually pawns off reconditioned units to their customers that want an exchange).
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Same thing here. After their troubleshooting instructions (or anything I could find online) didn't work, they suggested that their crappy firmware update just "brought out some pre-existing hardware fault," and then wanted $75 to fix it. No, thank you.Don't buy a Garmin, they will just try to explain away their own mistakes.
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I have the same Garmin Nuvi1300 and it worked 3 times now it says cant calculate route when ever I try to navigate anywhere. I am shocked that this is a product of Garmin!
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I ran with my Garmin405CX just yesterday on a route that I know is almost exactly 3.1 miles. I've driven it and checked the odometer. I've walked it and counted paces with a pedometer. I've mapped it on Google and Yahoo to the same results. The 405CX absolutely nailed it. If it's an accuracy problem, I'd suspect it is related to location or satellite interference of some kind.
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Sorry for the late reply, I just got my 1450. I use Garmin's Mapsource trip/route planning software. I've been using it for over 3 yrs to plan routes with various Garmin's and it works great! you can zoom way out or in very close, click on the road you want to be on, zoom out and click the next. You can insert waypoints etc. When we plan a trip I always plan it with Mapsource.
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I really can't answer. I only had my TomTom for a couple of weeks -- it had issues. I bought another Garmin instead.
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I haven't used it a lot yet but I think as long as you don't put the TM back in the cradle ( just pull it straight up and lock out of the water so you can use the big motor) the GPS will still be on. If you pull it up and lay it down in the cradle it will turn off electrically. I 'll have to try what I think you are saying!
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I am considering the same thing. I bought the TomTom and have not been able to get it working - the operating software seems to have only partially loaded. I spent 3 hours on the phone with their customer service - very nice people, but they have no technical knowledge, they can only read to you from a script. I think I am going to return this one and give the Garmin a try.