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danham
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 Posted - 04 mars 2008 : 18:27:11
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TOPIC - GARMIN NUVI 205, 205W, 255, 255W
STMicro Cartesio GPS - HotFix - MSN Option - Shaded Basemaps - New Interface
Software versions : Main unit/7.10 - GPS Firmware/v4.10b (@20091130)
 
Product pages : nüvi 205 - nüvi 205W - nüvi 255 - nüvi 255W
Update November 23rd, 2010 : new v7.10 version available, see here for details
Updated January 21st, 2009 : New v4.80 software version available adds MSN 3 and ecoRoute.
Updated October 10th, 2008 : New v4.40 software version available, see details
Updated June 3rd, 2008 : The 255T came in as planned and first impressions are good, in fact there is event something I wasn't expecting, much smoother map display, instead of the good old 1hz update rate of the nüvis, it seems to be up to maybe 4Hz, it makes quite a difference and since this could only shared with a video, here goes :
  
Link to video on YouTube : >> LINK <<
No need to tell you where the 255 is I'm sure, but here's a giveaway, it's got a brighter screen too!
Posted March 2008 - What's new :
- new shaded elevation mapping display
- MSN Direct compatible
- New STMicroelectonics Cartesio GPS Platform
- HotFix : for faster GPS acquisition (similar to SiRFInstantFixII already available on the nüvi 7xx range) but provided by RX Networks
- Navigation by Photos (Garmin Connect Photos)
- UPDATED : new interface seen at the Garmin Conference in Paris on 20080327 :
OLD INTERFACE
NEW INTERFACE
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20080330
New Traffic UI
NAVIGATING- TRAFFIC MENU
 
OVERVIEW MAP - TRAFFIC ON ROUTE
 
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March 4, 2008
Garmin® Introduces Enhanced nüvi® 2x5 Series, Bringing More Features, Options to Affordable Navigation
OLATHE, Kan./March 4, 2008/PR Newswire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), today announced the next evolution of the nüvi 200 series, the entry-level favorites in Garmin’s popular nüvi line. The low-priced nüvi 2x5 models, a family of new products introduced at CeBIT, improve upon the features of their 200-series predecessors while providing the opportunity to add top-of-the-line features such as improved mapping and routing features, faster satellite acquisition, navigation by photos, FM traffic updates or dynamic content from MSN Direct.
“The nüvi 2x5 products allow us to meet and exceed the basic needs of the budget-minded consumer while giving them further opportunity to expand,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of worldwide sales. “By making traffic and MSN Direct content accessible with our most basic nüvi models, the choice is truly in the buyer’s hands. Pick a price, and there’s your nüvi.”
As portable and powerful as ever, the nüvi 2x5 models are available in vibrant 4.3” or 3.5” screens with an all new shaded elevation mapping display. Using Garmin’s unique Web site — Garmin Connect Photos — users can choose from millions of geo-located photos provided by Google’s Panoramio photo sharing community and download them to the nüvi for a richer navigation experience using pictures as a guide. The nüvi 2x5 series features a fast 333 Mhz Microprocessor which greatly enhances the map drawing and routing capability. In addition, satellite reception is even faster than before thanks to Garmin’s new HotFixTM feature which automatically calculates and stores critical satellite information and can use that information to quickly calculate a position without waiting for data collection from the satellites.
The nüvi 255 and 255W will be available in versions that include comprehensive coverage of North America, Europe, Australia or New Zealand. The nüvi 255 and 255W models for North America, Australia or New Zealand announce street names in their voice prompts, advising you to “Turn right on Walnut Street” rather than just saying “Turn right in 500 feet.” The nüvi 205 and 205W will be available in versions that offer mapping choices such as the contiguous United States, Canada or regional sections of Europe.
In addition, each nüvi 2x5 comes standard with the popular “Where am I?” feature. At any time, with a single tap of the screen, drivers can display their exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and gas stations.
When used with an optional receiver, each nüvi 2x5 can display important updated information from Traffic Message Channel or MSN Direct. The enhanced dynamic content from the second generation of the MSN Direct network includes updated information about traffic conditions, fuel prices, weather reports, movie listings, headline news items, stock listings, local events and custom locations sent directly from Windows Live Local. After the introductory trial period with MSN Direct, owners can re-subscribe for $49.95 a year, or a one-time charge of $129.95. For more information on MSN Direct services and coverage areas, visit http://garmin.msndirect.com.
For information about pricing and availability, go to www.garmin.com and www.garmin.blogs.com
[b]NOTE ABOUT TTS : some models have TTS :
With TTS:
nüvi 255, North America, 010-00717-20
nüvi 255, Australia, 010-00717-22
nüvi 255, New Zealand, 010-00717-23
nuvi 255T, Europe, 010-00717-13
Without TTS:
nüvi 255, Europe, 010-00717-21
nuvi 255T, Europe, 010-00717-12 |
- Nüvi forum moderator -
Nüvi 760 in a '10 Jetta TDI Diesel SportWagen & zumo 660 on a BMW F800 ST
Guide to working with pre-programmed routes: >> details <<
Language Guide / US Topo / 350 & 680 / MacBook & Intel iMac with OS X & Win XP / BaseCamp / Cape Cod, MA
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Edited by - danham on 02 mars 2009 20:38:25
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gpspassion
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SergZak
USA
1767 Posts |
Posted - 04 mars 2008 : 19:54:33
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| Sheesh...will the nuvi line ever end? I see some discontinued products very soon now (maybe the nuvi 3xx series). |
nüvi 3490LMT, nüvi 3790LMT, nüvi 765T, nüvi 855, nüvi 760, nüvi 750 |
Edited by - SergZak on 04 mars 2008 19:55:27 |
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jotne
Norway
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Posted - 04 mars 2008 : 20:36:37
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Strange that this can not be done with a firmware upgrad for the other units??
Instead adding 4 more modells.. |
Previously owned : GPS "eTrex Yellow" "GPSmap 76S" "GPSMap 60CS" "GPSMAP 60CSx" "Nüvi 660"
Unit I have now :"Nüvi 760 EU" "Nüvi 765" "Edge 305" "Colorado 300" |
Edited by - jotne on 04 mars 2008 21:09:41 |
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SergZak
USA
1767 Posts |
Posted - 04 mars 2008 : 21:06:25
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Including the new models mentioned here, I count 26 different nuvi models. We need only four more to make it an even 30. 
Edit:
Seeing Jotne's updated count, looks like we are now up to 31 nuvi models. |
nüvi 3490LMT, nüvi 3790LMT, nüvi 765T, nüvi 855, nüvi 760, nüvi 750 |
Edited by - SergZak on 04 mars 2008 21:12:52 |
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jotne
Norway
1685 Posts |
Posted - 04 mars 2008 : 21:10:57
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Just updated the page:
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=82414 |
Previously owned : GPS "eTrex Yellow" "GPSmap 76S" "GPSMap 60CS" "GPSMAP 60CSx" "Nüvi 660"
Unit I have now :"Nüvi 760 EU" "Nüvi 765" "Edge 305" "Colorado 300" |
Edited by - jotne on 04 mars 2008 21:11:33 |
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madamd
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Posted - 05 mars 2008 : 13:29:42
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| i like how they put next turn icon... BUT i really dislike the fact that they put the speed stat up in bottom left while the unit is enroute... i mean, we all have speedometer, that space can be used to put direction instead... then it would be perfect, we would have, ETA, Direction, Next Turn, Distance to Next Turn all on the same screen!!! |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 05 mars 2008 : 13:34:35
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| Yes, although our car speedometer are generally a bit optimistic, and I must admit I often check the speed on my GPS. An easy fix would be to make that field configurable by the user, here's hoping... |
Discounts and Assistance/Réductions et Assistance (Club GpsPasSion) / Où commencer? |
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jlingo
48 Posts |
Posted - 05 mars 2008 : 14:01:30
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| Since Garmin 205 has hotfix. Does this mean Garmin 200 also have problem with TTFF like the 700s? Garmin won't release any firmware with hotfix for Garmin 200? |
Nuvifone A10, FW: 2.10
Nuvi 3790T, FW: 2.60
Nuvi 750, FW:3.00, SW:4.20 - Nuvi 755, FW:2.80 SW:3.00
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lordhamster
50 Posts |
Posted - 05 mars 2008 : 15:55:07
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I love the next turn Icon, that actually the #1 feature that keeps me preferring the Tomtom Interface over the Nuvi interface. Are they going to bring that Next turn icon to the other Nuvi units via firmware, or are they going to come up with 10 more models, one model# for each possible software featureset.
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danham
USA
7347 Posts |
Posted - 05 mars 2008 : 18:12:41
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or are they going to come up with 10 more models, one model# for each possible software featureset
A cynic might say 20 new models, one each for the features and one of each in widescreen [grin].
Seriously, nobody here has a crystal ball, so it's hard to predict.
-dan |
- Nüvi forum moderator -
Nüvi 760 in a '10 Jetta TDI Diesel SportWagen & zumo 660 on a BMW F800 ST
Guide to working with pre-programmed routes: >> details <<
Language Guide / US Topo / 350 & 680 / MacBook & Intel iMac with OS X & Win XP / BaseCamp / Cape Cod, MA
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Edited by - danham on 05 mars 2008 19:23:05 |
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cleo43
Canada
149 Posts |
Posted - 05 mars 2008 : 18:29:48
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quote:
Originally posted by lordhamster
I love the next turn Icon, that actually the #1 feature that keeps me preferring the Tomtom Interface over the Nuvi interface. Are they going to bring that Next turn icon to the other Nuvi units via firmware, or are they going to come up with 10 more models, one model# for each possible software featureset.
New TomTom line x30 is even better.
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gpspassion
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madamd
3 Posts |
Posted - 06 mars 2008 : 12:34:07
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GARMIN: There is PLENTY OF ROOM ON THE SCREEN TO ADD THE NORTH POINTER ARROW like on the StreetPilot/nuvi 3xx series. Are YOU GUYS LISTENING?!! It's REALLY annoying to reach to the dash and click to look at the direction of travel and another click to return to map, every time!
Stop removing basic features from your mainstream units and making it a premium feature in a $$$ unit |
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gpspassion
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beatle
8 Posts |
Posted - 11 mars 2008 : 05:28:15
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| It's too bad they haven't updated the Nuvi 370. The 370 is a great piece, but dated, especially the way Garmin releases "updates." They are gunning for the low end with the 2xx series, but not much on the higher end for smaller units. I have a Miata and every square inch is precious! The non-widescreen units are easier to carry as well. |
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