Hi all,
I'm new here so please forgive my naivete!
I'm wondering if it's possible to connect a Garmin nuvi 360 to a laptop for use with Microsoft Streets and Trips. I know there are some issues with USB vs. serial connections, but do these apply to S&T, and, if not, are there ways around it?
Basically I'd like to try to avoid buying a USB GPS receiver for my laptop when I already have another GPS receiver.
Thanks for your help!
I'm new here so please forgive my naivete!
I'm wondering if it's possible to connect a Garmin nuvi 360 to a laptop for use with Microsoft Streets and Trips. I know there are some issues with USB vs. serial connections, but do these apply to S&T, and, if not, are there ways around it?
Basically I'd like to try to avoid buying a USB GPS receiver for my laptop when I already have another GPS receiver.
Thanks for your help!
I don't believe any of the Garmin Nuvi series actually output GPS data to any connection you might make to them. I have a 200C and 750 and they certainly don't.
USB GPS receivers a very inexpensive. That will be the easy solution.
Terry
USB GPS receivers a very inexpensive. That will be the easy solution.
Terry
I just did a quick eBay search for BU-353, which is a popular USB GPS receiver, and I see several sellers offering it for around $36 with free shipping.
Welcome to the forums, dri3s!
Hi dri3s
Terry and Marvin have given the answer and possible solution but I just wanted to add that your question is a popular one. I've heard this same question many times from people I've met at the RV shows across the country.
Terry and Marvin have given the answer and possible solution but I just wanted to add that your question is a popular one. I've heard this same question many times from people I've met at the RV shows across the country.
Hi all,
Also a newbie. In a follow-up to dri3s, I also have a Nuvi 660 and had the same thoughts. If I buy a GPS receiver, such as the BU-353, is there any additional fees for using the BU-353, such as a monthly usage fee? If not, would the only other fees be the purchasing of Streets & Trips, and then occasional update fees?
Also a newbie. In a follow-up to dri3s, I also have a Nuvi 660 and had the same thoughts. If I buy a GPS receiver, such as the BU-353, is there any additional fees for using the BU-353, such as a monthly usage fee? If not, would the only other fees be the purchasing of Streets & Trips, and then occasional update fees?
Replig to 'wrpare'...
There is no fee for using a GPS receiver. Just the cost of the receiver and whatever hardware you are connecting it to. Assuming you already own a laptop running Streets/Trips, you will have everything you need once you get the receiver.
If you have not already purchased Streets/Trips, they have packages that include USB GPS receivers. The total cost of buying a combo package might be less than buying the "maps only" version plus a 3rd party receiver.
There is no fee for using a GPS receiver. Just the cost of the receiver and whatever hardware you are connecting it to. Assuming you already own a laptop running Streets/Trips, you will have everything you need once you get the receiver.
If you have not already purchased Streets/Trips, they have packages that include USB GPS receivers. The total cost of buying a combo package might be less than buying the "maps only" version plus a 3rd party receiver.
Ok, thanks for the info.