Malsingmaps Forum

yup gst included, these is what the guy told me when i called him

I have a Nuvi 650, which cannot start up now
It happens after my wife unplugs the device from my laptop halfway through copying the new maps.
I have tried the hard reset - clearing all user data - but still the same problem.
The device will just hang on the start up screen where it says loading maps...

Can someone help me please.. what should i do next

~wk

It is almost same my last time problem about loading maps.
The only way is... you need to send back to your dealer (mostly there will send it back to Taiwan for repairing & need to wait at least 1 month).
So next time, you can not dirently copy your map to your nuvi.
You should copy it to your SD card first.
If no problem to loading the map, than you can install it to your nuvi or still using SD card.
For me... I like to use SD card to avoid any problem for loading map

Owners of the garmin nuvi line of gps navigation devices can create their own
personal vehicle icons to supplement or replace the vehicles that ship with the unit.
Follow this LINK and there are many other instructions for GPS related, use search function for GPS....

_________________
http://www.flickr.com/photos/keroll23/

Hi all,
Since there is no thread to show a quick compare between the model, I thought it maybe useful compare the most commonly discussed model (except for 255W which is new model). I also include comments on some feature if it is useful in Singapore. Feel free to add the additional feature that you know about the model below so brothers here could have clear view of each model for comparison.

255W :
price range -
processor -
map provided -
4.8"W x 2.9"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.4 x 2.0 cm)
up to 4 hours
waypoints : 1000
route : 0
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : Yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): No
MSN® Direct for U.S. : Yes (not useful in SGP)
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): Yes
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
MP3 player: No
Audio book player: no(not useful in SGP)
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): Yes
FM transmitter: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: no

310
price range -
processor -
map provided -
3.87"W x 2.91"H x .87"D (9.83 x 7.39 x 2.21 cm)
up to 8 hours
waypoint : 500
route : 0
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : No
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): No
MSN® Direct for U.S. : No(not useful in SGP)
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): No
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
MP3 player: yes
Audio book player: yes(not useful in SGP)
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
FM transmitter: no
Headphone jack/audio line-out: yes

670 :
price range -
processor -
map provided -
4.9"W x 2.9"H x .9"D (12.4 x 7.4 x 2.3 cm)
up to 7 hours
waypoint : 500
route : 0
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : Yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): No
MSN® Direct for U.S. : No(not useful in SGP)
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): No
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): no
MP3 player: yes
Audio book player: yes(not useful in SGP)
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): no
FM transmitter: yes
Headphone jack/audio line-out: yes

760 :
price range - S$888
processor -
map provided -
4.8"W x 3.0"H x .8"D (12.2 x 7.6 x 2.0 cm)
up to 5 hours
waypoint : 500
route : 10
Speaks street names (e.g. "Turn right ON ELM STREET in 500 ft.") : Yes
Auto sort multiple destinations (provides most direct route): Yes
MSN® Direct for U.S. : Yes(not useful in SGP)
Where Am I? feature (find closest hospitals, police & gas stations, nearest address & intersection): Yes
Car locator feature (marks position when removed from windshield mount): yes
MP3 player: yes
Audio book player: yes(not useful in SGP)
Qwerty or ABC keyboard (choose keyboard layout): yes
FM transmitter: yes
Headphone jack/audio line-out: yes[/quote]

Bro,

If you have backup your Nuvi main memory and the GPS can still be detected by your PC try copying all the files or the just the map back to the Nuvi. If this doesn't work.... your LAST chance is to format. I have not tried formatting... don't know how to flash back its O/S or Firmware but it is worth a try if your unit is out of warranty. I presume after formatting you can run the Firmware update to load it.... Don't try this unless absolutely necessary.... OK?... cheers!

_________________
MSM Glossary/Index - http://www.malsingmaps.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=57986#p57986

Bro osakachan,

Thanks for the effort. Wouldn't it be easier to give a link to Garmin and let the Members select their own choice of GPS for side by side comparison?...cheers!

_________________
MSM Glossary/Index - http://www.malsingmaps.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=57986#p57986

I agree with you Bro Moey, with the online side by side comparison, it's much more easier to see. Here is the link, https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134.

I realised comparing the spec in Garmin does not tell much. Eg. 670 is more ex than 760. Also why is 255W spec is quite similar to the higher model range but yet cheaper. I think with the experience from brothers here, it may helps to gives a clearer answers.

IMHO, below mentioned drives the price

1. Pre-loaded maps or no maps
2. Advanced Functional features
3. Size of Memory