Anybody else have severely degraded GPS signal? I ordered 2; both have noticeably worse (and unacceptable) GPS performance compared to stock back.
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I haven't specifically compared GPS performance with and without the new cover, but now with the charging cover the GPS works okay. I haven't noticed any decrease in performance, although I'm not a big GPS user.
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Hi there,I wish I knew why. Mine is acting the same way. Both times I've tried to use my camera I lost radio control as well. I was so freaked out by crashing it, I never thought to check the GPS signal indicator light. I got my repair parts Friday, and it's pretty windy today, but I'll be checking this out later in the week.
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Keep in mind, that using the GPS drains the battery really fast...!another issue - the position embedded in the picture, is totally error!!! it gives position with 90'' !!! (should be 1'30'')'
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sometimes it helps if you connect your gps to the internet via usb on your computer and visit garmin.com.they have this utility called: webupdater.i've upgraded mine to 265WT because i need the USB. hands down to garmin, i have no problem with this device (only minor glitch, such as bluetooth sound sometimes disappears). good luck.
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Klamath,I sympathize with you. I also made a mistake by attempting to update the firmware on my Roadmate 6000T which was in pristine condition and worked ok aside from the map being outdated. The thing crashed after the firmware update and would not start. It has been sent back to a repair center in Smynra, TN for a refurbished replacement, I just hope I don't get a crappy old thing back like you did, that is disgusting, IMO a refurbished unit should be like a new unit and not bashed up as you described, Magellan's after care service is terrible !!!
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Hi, I'm having the same problem but after using it for few months. Not sure what to do now. Do you know if I should contact Garmin or Amazon?
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Mr Keh, I bricked my unit as well years ago with your update, and I assure you I followed the procedure to the letter and did not have any power glitch during the update. The update system and product is clearly faulty. But, two years ago, when I had the issue, I simply purchased a Garmin unit, and I have warned dozens of people away from Magellan products ever since.
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Yes, the GPS is way off! I returned the unit and got a Kenwood unit with Garmin GPS
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try this site, they can help with any gps problems. http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108384&whichpage=126
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Same thing here. After their troubleshooting instructions (or anything I could find online) didn't work, they suggested that their crappy firmware update just "brought out some pre-existing hardware fault," and then wanted $75 to fix it. No, thank you.Don't buy a Garmin, they will just try to explain away their own mistakes.
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they show up constantly blocking a section of map. If i'm trying to find a short cut by getting a view of the streets I might use, the ad blocks my ability to survey the near horizon. and they do come up while I'm moving. funny thing is they didn't show up at all until I downloaded my second firmware update... grrr. I really feel they devalue the unit past endurance.
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I had that problem....spent a while day on the phone with a tech fron Magellan and ended up finding out the unit was faulty right out of the brand new box. Returned it and bought a Garmin Oregon and never looked back
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This gps sucks save the time and money and get a 441s garmin i think these cheeper amazon ones are factory second and don't operate as they should, had mine for a few weeks and have had nothing but issues with it , just my two cents
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I have not gotten it to play music while I am using GPS. However, I didn't hook up all the extra wires either because the instructions suck! GPS map update? I don't know about updating GPS maps because the original seller should know this answer and they never respond. They always send us consumers questions to answer for others. Rear view camera at night? I don't know because first: I did not receive a camera from the seller even though they said that it was in the box and they lied to me. I bought my own camera and get this: There is a separate button you push to engage the rear view camera after you put it into reverse gear. Weird, right? What do you expect from non-US made products. I have not gotten it to play music while I am using GPS. However, I didn't hook up all the extra wires either because the instructions suck! GPS map update? I don't know about updating GPS maps because the original seller should know this answer and they never respond. They always send us consumers questions to answer for others. Rear view camera at night? I don't know because first: I did not receive a camera from the seller even though they said that it was in the box and they lied to me. I bought my own camera and get this: There is a separate button you push to engage the rear view... » Read More I have not gotten it to play music while I am using GPS. However, I didn't hook up all the extra wires either because the instructions suck! GPS map update? I don't know about updating GPS maps because the original seller should know this answer and they never respond. They always send us consumers questions to answer for others. Rear view camera at night? I don't know because first: I did not receive a camera from the seller even though they said that it was in the box and they lied to me. I bought my own camera and get this: There is a separate button you push to engage the rear view camera after you put it into reverse gear. Weird, right? What do you expect from non-US made products. « Show Less
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My 855 is also running the latest firmware, ver 4.7 from 12/28/2009, but still freezes. I have only owned Garmin's since my first GPS in 2003, but this is the first one with such severe freezing problems.
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Why are there so many refurbished Garmin GPS's for sale. Is it because they sella ton, and get a 1/2 ton returned ? Are people taking one trip and returning units?Any ideas????
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I would suggest purchasing another brand. My 560LMT was not "Truck Friendly"... If I desired to become a Garmin 560LMT GPS expert I could have made it perform better. I'd rather buy a unit that requires me to put it in the cab, plug in the power, put in my waypoints and go... The 560LMT doesn't do that, but it will after A LOT OF twiddleing with it... JMO