670 traffic receiver: Does the Nuvi 670 need the Garmin GTM&#153; 20 traffic receiver sold seperately.
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No, the traffic receiver is built in to the supplied power cord. I have been using mine in the SF Bay Area for about a year now. The traffic information is not as up to date as it should be, a little slow to tell you bad news, very slow to remove it. Sometimes it will tell you roads are gridlocked several hours after they have cleared.
705919
That's a tough question. The Amazon page doesn't list it, but the Garmin power cord offered by the manufacturer for your device is also compatible with the nuvi 1370 (according to Garmin), and this device is claimed to be compatible with the 1370. so I would say YES! All of the nuvi series use a 5 volt power supply (which this unit has), so the only compatibility issue is if the mini-USB connector is the same size. This certainly seems to be the case here. Incidentally, you do realize that your traffic warnings won't work with this cable, right? The traffic part requires a special power cord with a receiver built in. Nonetheless, I use this cord with my 1450 for most of the driving I do, since the traffic is not usually an issue. Using this cord saves wear & tear on the 70 buck traffic cord, which I only use for long trips into unfamiliar territory. So, order this - I think it's a safe gamble if you want a basic power cord. (I'm an electronic technician with 45 years experience, so I am rather informed about the issues here.)
990835
Yes, they are the same. Garmin separates the model vs add-on components (like a traffic receiver), which this unit comes with.There is nothing to do to activate the traffic feature. Just plug it into you car's battery port (cigarette lighter) and if you are in an area that has traffic service, it will work. And if you get a screen telling you to go to Garmin's website and "activate" the traffic feature, ignore it.
1040291
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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How about the 885 without MSN Direct, and adding the GTM 20, which gives Navtec fm traffic? That's what I'm considering doing. Might want to call Garmin to see if this option will give you what you want. If you do, would you report back?Yes. 855 is the one i mean. Sorry for the confusion.
821184
It comes with both Lifetime Maps and Lifetime Traffic. Be advised that if you are using Windows XP Media Center Edition, the updated will not download and install. Any later Windows version works just fine. Garmin customer support was extremely helpful in making the Map update go smoothly.
970582
Please see the following for info regarding nuvi2555LM and nuvi2555LMT.http://forums.gpsreview.net/discussion/25802/my-new-2555lmt-is-really-a-2555lmThis should work.
2115257
You can power a 3790LMT with this cable, but the traffic function did not work with my 3790LMT. I just got the error "Traffic Receiver requires a software update" every time i plugged it in. I left it powered on all day long and still the same error. I checked my receiver using both Garmin Express and the old Garmin Webupdater. Both showed my receiver to have all the latest updates. Tried multiple times over an entire week. I emailed Garmin support and they said it was not compatible, get the GTM 36.
2065952
I used a Akron APGN-VSM mount with the Ram mount. My Garmin needed a 17mm ball mount and Akron unit has it. I mounted the Akron piece onto the Ram mount to make it work.
1254247
MSN Direct reception is still terrible in the New York City metro area. The Garmin GTM20 FM receiver works flawlessly (I own both cables). The MSN Direct receiver simply won't work when the vehicle engine is running. It's a well documented issue for Garmin, but they've been pretty hush as to a solution (or even publicly acknowledging an issue exists. It's the #1 metro market in the country, and they (Microsoft AND Garmin) continue to advertise this product as working in New York City.Save your money and get the 660 with the GTM 20 receiver.
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If you look at the cable that comes with your Nuvi, you'll that there is a rectangular piece on the cable. That's the traffic receiver. It picks up traffic signal for your Garmin. This cable, although has something similar, does not have the receiver. So, if you use it, you won't be able to get the traffic information for your Garmin.It will work with your Garmin. I actually bought it for my Garmin Dash Cam 20 and hard-wired it to my fuse box.
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I bought the C550 from Amazon a week and a half ago. It came loaded with 2008 map software. I returned it for the nuvi 650, though, as I found the traffic and bluetooth features unnecessary, and liked the wide-screen of the nuvis better.
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Thanks for the update, dsrussell. I'll take your advice and check out the review of the 765 that you mentioned at gpsmagazine.com. It's too bad that the folks at Garmin didn't include this info about the 765 in their owners manual. Must have been an oversight on their end. Again,thanks a bunch!
947447
Only compatible for charging- you want the Garmin GTM 25,26,35 or 36 to charge and receive traffic
1128183
Mike, I agree what Garmin said made no sense, but it is working today. So who knows what really happened. Where did you get those other updates for the traffic receiver?
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It is working correctly for "Garmin nüvi 1350LMT 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Map & Traffic Updates". Not sure about Garmin 2577. Believe cable you are looking for is "GTM 60™ HD Digital Traffic Receiver" which can be found on garmin.com (https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/shop-by-accessories/traffic-receivers/gtm-60-hd-digital-traffic-receiver/prod104181.html).
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Sorry John, I do not know. But I did find a link that you may want to check out--http://www.gomadic.com/Garmin.html?device_name=nuvi+2457+%2F+2497+LMT. Good luck.