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Old June 10th, 2008, 11:30 PM
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Tanks Terry,

It's interesting abouth POI, and din't know very much about POI... on Garmin Mobile PC.

But it's not I am looking for...
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Alain,
That answer was for travelbug.

I don't see anything on the Garmin site about buying licenses for Mobile PC. I suggest you phone them. 1-866-429-9296

Terry
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Old June 11th, 2008, 09:18 AM
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I need a new activation key for Garmin Mobile PC... I need it to work with a non Garmin GPS. I bougth a version with the GPS20x.

I am unable to get this site:
http://www.garmin.com/gmxt

That the adress they give on the software to buy a code...!!

Do you know another adress ?

By the way do you know if we may use the GPS20x with a other software like MS S&T ??

I ask to the support.. But I did not get any anwser ? Poor support !
If you bought the version with the GPS20x then you have to use it with the GPS20x or give Garmin more money; YEAH it's like that.

This site does not support giving away a "new activation key" maybe someone out there in G-O-O-G-L-E land can help you.
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By the way do you know if we may use the GPS20x with a other software like MS S&T ??

I ask to the support.. But I did not get any anwser ? Poor support !
Yes. You need the Franson GPSGate program. It will convert the proprietary Garmin protocol from the GPS20x into the standard NMEA protocol that Streets&Trips needs.

...ken...
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Can the Garmin Mobile PC software version only be installed on 2 separate laptops using the same 3rd party GPS receiver and same for the bundle version using the GPS 20x receiver (2 laptops)
I got 3 laptop and I use Mobile PC on each … I just switch the GPS20x from one to a another .

Ben said: If you bought the version with the GPS20x then you have to use it with the GPS20x or give Garmin more money; YEAH it's like that.

That’s why I want a code to use my Deluo GPS too… I Know I will have to pay more…

Ken, tanks for the ref. to GPS Splitter
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I must write GPS Gate
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By the way do you know if we may use the GPS20x with a other software like MS S&T ??

I ask to the support.. But I did not get any anwser ? Poor support !
While I sympathize with your frustration that you didn't receive a knowledgeable answer from the technical support, realistically we cannot expect Garmin staff supporting Microsoft products .
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Ben said: If you bought the version with the GPS20x then you have to use it with the GPS20x or give Garmin more money; YEAH it's like that.

That’s why I want a code to use my Deluo GPS too… I Know I will have to pay more…
I'm not sure if there is a place on the web where they sell just the activation code.
You may need to order the DVD (that's exactly what I did for the exact same reason).
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You probably right, they give this adress in the software:

http://www.garmin.com/gmxt

But it's not working
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Yes. You need the Franson GPSGate program. It will convert the proprietary Garmin protocol from the GPS20x into the standard NMEA protocol that Streets&Trips needs.

...ken...
it's working very well but it's no more expensive to by a other mouse GPS than buy GPSGate
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Marvin,
I was again working with my son on his cross Canada trip. One section was Lindsay ON to Cornwall but he didn't want to use the 401. Not knowing the area, I added Winchester and that looked good in MapSource (MG Can v4). But when I transferred it to MPC, the route was back on 401 with a jog to Winchester.

I got to try the Shape command. Basically you click on a location you would like the route to go through and click add (like adding a waypoint only simpler). the route then includes that point and, if you chose a good location. your route is where you want it.The advantage over adding a waypoint was you have a full screen to work with and can see immediately if your choice was successful.

As I am not entirely comfortable with the Edit command yet, this was a great solution.

Also of note;
You must disable your GPS input to view routes which don't include your present location.

Terry
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It would be nice if users of Garmin Mobile PC could just simply draw on the map an area to avoid, just like it is possible in Microsoft Streets and Trips. That way you could quickly block Hwy-401 from being used for routing. :-)

Yeah, Hwy-401 is good to avoid sometimes, if you wish to enjoy your drive.
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Old June 13th, 2008, 06:08 PM
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it's working very well but it's no more expensive to by a other mouse GPS than buy GPSGate
That's how I feel about it.

I now have two GlobalSats by the way.
Garmin thinks their ways will raise more revenue, well their right - for GlobalSat

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Commentaires sur le logiciel Garmin Mobile PC et GPS 20x

J’ai commencé à tester Garmin Mobile PC, voici mes premières impressions. Notez que je suis un utilisateur de MS S&T depuis plusieurs années et que me commentaires sont faits en référence avec ce dernier :




Pour :
  • Relativement facile à utiliser une fois qu’on a maîtrisé les icônes du menu
  • Très bonne base de données, très complète
  • POIs facile à télécharger et à utiliser
  • Représentation graphique claire et facile à suivre sur PC
  • Guidage vocal efficace et complet
  • Idéal pour navigation urbaine, courte distance et itinéraire quotidien
  • GPS 20x très efficace et très sensible

Contre :
  • Planification d’un long voyage (plus de 1000 km. et plusieurs jours) difficile et complexe
  • Changement de route ou choix d’un chemin alternatif complexe
  • Les POIs tel que postes d’essence, hôtels, campings…etc. n’apparaissent pas sur la carte, ils doivent être sélectionnés dans la base de données
  • Obligation de se bâtir une liste de favoris pour établir un itinéraire long avec arrêts multiples
  • Difficile d’établir une route à partir d’un point de départ éloigné de votre position actuel.
Free Translation…

Commentaries on software Garmin Movable PC and GPS 20X

I began testing Mobile Garmin PC, here is my first impressions. Note that I am a user of MS S&T for a number of years and my commentaries are done in reference with this one:




For:
  • Comparatively easy to use once one mastered the menu icons
  • Very good basis of data, very completes
  • Easy POI to download and to use
  • Graphic and representation clear and easy to follow on PC
  • Vocal guiding effective and complete
  • Ideal for urban, short navigation distance and daily itinerary
  • GPS 20X very effective and very sensitive

Against:
  • Planning of a long trip (more than 1000 km. and several days) difficult and complex
  • Change of road or choice of alternate way is complex
  • The POIs such as gasoline, hotels, camping…etc. do not appear on the map, they must be selected in the data basis
  • Obligation to build itself a list of favourite ones to establish a long itinerary with multiple stops
  • Difficult to establish a road from a point of departure far away of our current position.
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Commentaires sur le logiciel Garmin Mobile PC et GPS 20x
  • Les POIs tel que postes d’essence, hôtels, campings…etc. n’apparaissent pas sur la carte, ils doivent être sélectionnés dans la base de données
Free Translation…
  • The POIs such as gasoline, hotels, camping…etc. do not appear on the map, they must be selected in the data basis
Faux:
Le paramètre n'était pas activé, ça fonctionne

False: It was not activated, it's working
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