About to buy a Garmin 2557, did a search on GN, and Garmin looked to be the most popular.
My question is: Is it ready to operate straight out of the box or do I have to plug in into a computer and do a set up?
Spook said
02:03 PM Apr 28, 2014
Hehe....could always read the directions......................
Hendo said
03:27 PM Apr 28, 2014
Bit hard to read the instructions Spook, considering I haven't bought it yet.
in transit said
03:55 PM Apr 28, 2014
Ready to use, but could take a bit longer to find satellites first time it is turned on because it doesn't know where in the world you are.
This brand is easy to use, even without the instructions, as I found out when I took a new one off the shelf, put it into my bag and flew to Sydney where I put it in a hire car and then realised it would have been a good idea to bring the instructions.
Not sure about that model but get one with lifetime map upgrades. You do need an internet connection for that, but it is straightforward.
_wombat_ said
04:02 PM Apr 28, 2014
Hendo,if you want to see the manual before you buy thry these
Hendo, just be careful of what wombat has sent you cos he got a Garmin and it said turn left so he did and ended up in the lake.
Nah, Garmin are good I know a few people that have them and speak highly of them. Me, I have a Navlady that tells me where to go.
_wombat_ said
04:17 PM Apr 28, 2014
Dougwe wrote:
Hendo, just be careful of what wombat has sent you cos he got a Garmin and it said turn left so he did and ended up in the lake.
Nah, Garmin are good I know a few people that have them and speak highly of them. Me, I have a Navlady that tells me where to go.
I can see two Navladies but you call them twins, when will that twin with the cassette be coming back with an empty one.?
PS I do have a garmin
spida said
04:53 PM Apr 28, 2014
cannot read the instructions - they are all online - nothing in the box. I am pretty sure mine was ready to go but I did plug it in to the computer to update maps etc. and maybe charge the battery? Also downloaded Camp6 - love having that on although the coordinates are a little off on odd occasions. It wanted me to swim the river at Hay to get to Sandy Point!
Hendo said
04:53 PM Apr 28, 2014
Thanks In Transit, wombat and dougwe for the feed back. Will take you tip, dougwe, re wombat. I have a tip for you too, ease up on the viagra, I see from your av that your tongue is turning blue, sure sign of overdose
Once again thanks
Vic41 said
05:24 PM Apr 28, 2014
I have this model Nuvi 450LMT GPS with lifetime maps, also loaded it with Camps maps app.
From memory it was read to go when I got it (except for the Camps maps addition I put on it).
However I had put a few map updates on it (plugged into my pc which also charges the battery) but for some reason when I tried an update a few weeks ago I lost all my maps and could not reload them.
Not sure what happened, contacted Garmin and although it was out of warranty (over 12 months) they said as it appeared a software problem (they tested it online while I had it connected to the pc) to send the unit back to them (gave me a post free number for Garmin Oz) and they would replace it free. That was about 3 weeks ago, am waiting for a reply and a replacement unit.
I sent them an email today to see what the current situation is, bearing in mind we have had Easter and Anzac Day holidays, I hope it hasn't got lost in the mail system etc.
Update: Just got an email from Garmin saying my unit is currently being tested whatever that means....
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 28th of April 2014 09:26:33 PM
nano said
08:10 AM Apr 29, 2014
I bought the Garmin 2797 recently, very easy to use and the big 7 inch display is great for us old codgers.
_wombat_ said
08:29 AM Apr 29, 2014
nano wrote:
I bought the Garmin 2797 recently, very easy to use and the big 7 inch display is great for us old codgers.
I have always had Garmin, great unit's, and welcome to GN nano
Ontos45 said
01:44 PM Apr 29, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
Hendo, just be careful of what wombat has sent you cos he got a Garmin and it said turn left so he did and ended up in the lake.
Nah, Garmin are good I know a few people that have them and speak highly of them. Me, I have a Navlady that tells me where to go.
I can see two Navladies but you call them twins, when will that twin with the cassette be coming back with an empty one.?
PS I do have a garmin
Pity Cleo magazine wasn't still around, Dougwe could do a Jack Thompson centrefold like Jack did when he was shacked up with the 2 sisters.....he he he
_wombat_ said
05:34 PM Apr 29, 2014
Ontos45 wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
Dougwe wrote:
Hendo, just be careful of what wombat has sent you cos he got a Garmin and it said turn left so he did and ended up in the lake.
Nah, Garmin are good I know a few people that have them and speak highly of them. Me, I have a Navlady that tells me where to go.
I can see two Navladies but you call them twins, when will that twin with the cassette be coming back with an empty one.?
PS I do have a garmin
Pity Cleo magazine wasn't still around, Dougwe could do a Jack Thompson centrefold like Jack did when he was shacked up with the 2 sisters.....he he he
believe me you would NOT want to see Dougwe naked.
Vic41 said
06:06 PM Apr 29, 2014
_wombat_ wrote:
I can see two Navladies but you call them twins, when will that twin with the cassette be coming back with an empty one.?
PS I do have a garmin
Pity Cleo magazine wasn't still around, Dougwe could do a Jack Thompson centrefold like Jack did when he was shacked up with the 2 sisters.....he he he
believe me you would NOT want to see Dougwe naked.
About to buy a Garmin 2557, did a search on GN, and Garmin looked to be the most popular.
My question is: Is it ready to operate straight out of the box or do I have to plug in into a computer and do a set up?
Hehe....could always read the directions......................
Ready to use, but could take a bit longer to find satellites first time it is turned on because it doesn't know where in the world you are.
This brand is easy to use, even without the instructions, as I found out when I took a new one off the shelf, put it into my bag and flew to Sydney where I put it in a hire car and then realised it would have been a good idea to bring the instructions.
Not sure about that model but get one with lifetime map upgrades. You do need an internet connection for that, but it is straightforward.
Hendo,if you want to see the manual before you buy thry these
http://www.manualowl.com/p/Garmin/nuvi-2557LMT/Manual/185356
http://www.helpowl.com/p/Garmin/nuvi%202557LMT/185356
Nah, Garmin are good I know a few people that have them and speak highly of them. Me, I have a Navlady that tells me where to go.
I can see two Navladies but you call them twins, when will that twin with the cassette be coming back with an empty one.?
PS I do have a garmin
Once again thanks
I have this model Nuvi 450LMT GPS with lifetime maps, also loaded it with Camps maps app.
From memory it was read to go when I got it (except for the Camps maps addition I put on it).
However I had put a few map updates on it (plugged into my pc which also charges the battery) but for some reason when I tried an update a few weeks ago I lost all my maps and could not reload them.
Not sure what happened, contacted Garmin and although it was out of warranty (over 12 months) they said as it appeared a software problem (they tested it online while I had it connected to the pc) to send the unit back to them (gave me a post free number for Garmin Oz) and they would replace it free. That was about 3 weeks ago, am waiting for a reply and a replacement unit.
I sent them an email today to see what the current situation is, bearing in mind we have had Easter and Anzac Day holidays, I hope it hasn't got lost in the mail system etc.
Update: Just got an email from Garmin saying my unit is currently being tested whatever that means....
-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 28th of April 2014 09:26:33 PM
I have always had Garmin, great unit's, and welcome to GN nano
Pity Cleo magazine wasn't still around, Dougwe could do a Jack Thompson centrefold like Jack did when he was shacked up with the 2 sisters.....he he he
believe me you would NOT want to see Dougwe naked.
You mean like his pic on the nude beach here ???