Garmin Nuvi 260

Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 14:34

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got one of these for xmas. i got it just for city street navigation aware it is unlikely it can do much more
(i do have a laptop ozi garmin etrex etc which i use for moving map)

however just in case i am underutilizing it - can you
- put better offroad maps on?
- conect it to a laptop in place of my etrex (it gets way better signal way quicker than the etrex 2001 technology vs 2008)

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Reply By: Notso - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 14:41

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 14:41

You can load additional maps,

You'll need Mapsource or similar to load it onto the unit.

Tracks 4 Australia is a free mapset, but doesn't have routing or a names database.

OZ Topo V 2.1 is coming soon from Garmin at $229.00 and you can find out about it on this forum.

You'll also find info on T4A as well

GPS aus

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Follow Up By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 15:31

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 15:31

Oh goodee can i do this on my Nuvi 310 as well

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Follow Up By: Notso - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 15:36

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 15:36

I Believe so, Mine is a 250W which is one of the earlier of the Nuvi series.

Just check before you buy it though to make sure.

You can download T4A from the website I mentioned above but you have to join first.

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Follow Up By: Notso - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 15:38

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 15:38

Actually Shonky Maps on that website is probably better than T4A

More Up To Date I think, I have em both.

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Reply By: The Explorer - Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 19:24

Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 at 19:24

"conect it to a laptop in place of my etrex (it gets way better signal way quicker than the etrex 2001 technology vs 2008)"

Hello - dont think this is possible as they dont have NMEA output required for moving map. If you have real issue with quality of data from your current laptop setup and need cheap solution you should possibly consider current crop of usb type gps mouse.

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