If the Max and Max2 have GPS and know your speed and local speed limits, do they still alarm if you are at or below the posted speed limit?
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First of all make sure the gps will even work given what type of car/windshield you have. The gps only alerts you when you exceed the max programed spead you have set it to. It does display the speed limit on the devise if the gps is working.
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Thiis depends on the mode you choose, my previous answer didn't include that. Simple mode is supposed to do what your question asked. I haven't used it yet, but here's what it says in their manual: In this mode, Simple messages replace actual bands and signal strengths or frequencies. "Caution" is used when an alert is received while you are traveling below your current Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit for current location, when connected to ESCORT Live). "Slow Down" is displayed when an alert is received while you are traveling above the current Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit for current location, when connected to ESCORT Live) Thiis depends on the mode you choose, my previous answer didn't include that. Simple mode is supposed to do what your question asked. I haven't used it yet, but here's what it says in their manual: In this mode, Simple messages replace actual bands and signal strengths or frequencies. "Caution" is used when an alert is received while you are traveling below your current Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit for current location, when connected to ESCORT Live). "Slow Down" is displayed when an alert is received while you are traveling above the current Cruise Alert... » Read More Thiis depends on the mode you choose, my previous answer didn't include that. Simple mode is supposed to do what your question asked. I haven't used it yet, but here's what it says in their manual: In this mode, Simple messages replace actual bands and signal strengths or frequencies. "Caution" is used when an alert is received while you are traveling below your current Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit for current location, when connected to ESCORT Live). "Slow Down" is displayed when an alert is received while you are traveling above the current Cruise Alert setting (or posted speed limit for current location, when connected to ESCORT Live) « Show Less
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You can set an "overspeed" alarm for a specific speed, regardless of the speed limit on that road. The acutal speed display will turn red when you go over your selected speed. I don't know if there's a lowe limit ... but if you set it to 35, anytime you are driving 36 mph or higher the display will change.
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Sometimes the GPS doesn't match the normal, actual posted speed limit, showing it to be either slower or faster. Also, it doesn't really recognize if there is road work going on, which is always posted slower that usual speed limit. Remember, fines double in those zones! I always double-checked the actual posted limits and went by those, even if the GPS shows you are going way under what it believes is the posted speed limit.
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Yes; it shows the speed limit and automatically will re-route you; make sure you have used the garmin website software to update map software; you need to download the software and update the units; I have 4 garmin units all work similar in functions.
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No, it needs both GPS and cell signal to work. I park in a garage downtown that is three levels underneath a skyscraper and sometimes I can track it, but 90% of the time, I will have the last refresh from driving about a block or two away from work, set at the highest refresh rate. For $145 including a year of service I'd say its totally worth it! With geofences set, you'll know very soon by text AND email if it is moved.
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Yes it does. "It also provides a "Curve Warning" response whenever you are .2 of mile from a serious curve. I find this vary useful when driving new roads. Every time the speed limit changes if you are more than 5 mph over the new limit you will get a audio "Speed Warning" as well as anytime you drift to 5 mph above the posted limit.
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It's not a GPS. If you mean for an AM/FM/WB location, just as soon as the signal is clean enough. For the WB, if you mean how far away of a signal can you get, I'm not sure.
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No. The GPS function serves as accurate speed if the vehicle. It also serves the purpose of photo enforcement cameras ect.
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I purchased 3 of these. Would I do it again? ABSOLUTELY NOT! We found the GPS to be outdated and expensive to update. Radar detector was so-so. Of course, this is just my opinion. We upgraded to the 9500's and a Max; that was the proper choice.
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It does tell you, but I've found that it's often wrong. My maps are even up-to-date. It's off by 5 mph. For example, if the speed limit is 65, it may say that it's 60. There is not much difference in the speed and it only occasionally happens. It turns red when you are going over the speed limit to let you know you are speeding.
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Hello Daina,I don't know if there is an option in the setting that would permit this...It only loads the best rout that it calculates to be the best option. If you connect it with the traffic sensor, and depending on the traffic in your planed rout, it may give a new option (route), and let you know how much time you could save... You will however, have to accept the suggestion before your GPS could implement it (the new route )...Have a great day,Kevin
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Yes, mine shows my speed in red when I am over the posted speed limit. It is reasonably accurate, but there are some places, such as recent construction where a lower speed is posted on the road, but Garmin shows the normal speed for that area. So you must not depend solely on Garmin for what the actual speed limit is.
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I guess you could fiddle with the little buttons on the side to do it, not a great idea while you're driving. Much better to get a cheap navigational GPS which has the speed limits in its database, changes it automatically, and will alert you when you are 5 over. All my units do that, even the "GPS for Dummies" sold here for about $40. This unit is only useful if your speedometer breaks because there is no database stored inside. I recommend just getting a cheap GPS unit, setting the speed alarm, and not even messing with the rest of it, put it face down if you want. Would be half the cost of this and you wouldn't crash while adjusting it. I guess you could fiddle with the little buttons on the side to do it, not a great idea while you're driving. Much better to get a cheap navigational GPS which has the speed limits in its database, changes it automatically, and will alert you when you are 5 over. All my units do that, even the "GPS for Dummies" sold here for about $40. This unit is only useful if your speedometer breaks because there is no database stored inside. I recommend just getting a cheap GPS unit, setting the speed alarm, and not even messing with the rest of it, put it face down if you want. Would be half... » Read More I guess you could fiddle with the little buttons on the side to do it, not a great idea while you're driving. Much better to get a cheap navigational GPS which has the speed limits in its database, changes it automatically, and will alert you when you are 5 over. All my units do that, even the "GPS for Dummies" sold here for about $40. This unit is only useful if your speedometer breaks because there is no database stored inside. I recommend just getting a cheap GPS unit, setting the speed alarm, and not even messing with the rest of it, put it face down if you want. Would be half the cost of this and you wouldn't crash while adjusting it. « Show Less
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No. They are just for making a waypoint. When you get within distance, your GPS will pick up the signal and give you whatever info is programmed into it.
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When you use this Garmin it will show the posted speed limit on the street that you are traveling and when you go over the speed limit your speed will turn red. It is just a function of this model. The older model the 1350LM shows how fast you are going but does not show the posted speed limit.Why are you frustrated?
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Yes gives you the correct speed must be that the reference GPS are connected to strong signal.
2019399
Sorry. It's been too long ago to remember about S/N's and registrations... I do know that this is the best detector i've ever owned. Operates flawlessly w/ excellent range. A real road warrior's best tool...
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You will have to load the data base from Cobra which has the speed traps and camera locations. The GPs will track your location and then alert you of a camera.