GPS Navigation System [merged threads]

**daimengrui** · August 14th, 2008 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

Sirs! I am a few clicks from purchasing a garmin 660 from amazon. I just need an assurance that I will be able to use it here in the Phils. USD299 is a lot of money to waste kung sakali hindi ko magagamit ang locally available map/s.

Is this purchase OK?

yup thats a good buy

**Pilgrim** · August 14th, 2008 04:08 PM

Thank you for the reply. I guess the kids will have to wait a little longer for the Wii. : )

**DonT** · August 24th, 2008 04:43 PM

Got myself a Nuvi 610. Got it cheaper without any map pre-installed. Was able to load Middleast Map Version 5. Hope to try also the philippine map when I get back for vacation soon.

Some questions:
1. Can a 4GB SD card work on the unit? How about MicroSD?
2. The SMS feature seems to be only available on 660 or 700 series model. Is there anyway to upgrade the firmware so that I can receive SMS thru the Nuvi.

In anycase, the Nuvi 610 is great. Its truly a distraction and need to keep my eyes on the road.

**boyscout** · August 25th, 2008 03:53 PM

it will work.

**StraightSix** · August 27th, 2008 12:09 AM

SMS/text messaging support has been added to the 610 since firmware v2.60. You can get the latest firmware (currently v4.60) from the Garmin site:

http://www8.garmin.com/support/downl...ls.jsp?id=1923

Support for 4GB SD cards has also been added since v2.60. I see no problems using a microSD card as long as you have a fullSD card adaptor.

**DonT** · August 27th, 2008 12:29 AM

Thanks for the replies sir. Silly me. Should have checked the garmin site first.

**saulctg** · September 6th, 2008 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by amieman

Thank you so much for that amazing post! It helped me tremendously. At first I was a bit confused but I manged to figure it out.. To help others who in the future have the same problem I have created a zip file with 3 folders in it. All you have to do is copy it to your SD card and your good to go! I have uploaded it here http://www.filedropper.com/garmingps...mphilipenesmap for your convenience.

many thanks amieman.
was able to install in my nuvi 350 and its working perfectly.eager to test it as soon as im back in manila.

**batang_raon14** · October 3rd, 2008 01:06 AM

Update: Bought an N82 and downloaded the free Philippine map over the net that's compatible with Garmin, purchased Garmin XT, and pretty satisfied. Hehe... nice. Installed it din to a friend's N95. Sulit!

**kideex** · October 3rd, 2008 01:56 PM

mga sirs, may retailer n po ba ng garmin products d2 sa pinas?
wat po ba magandang unit n available? and how much po kaya?
newbie po kc ako regarding this.

thanks.

**sqchris** · October 4th, 2008 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by batang_raon14

Update: Bought an N82 and downloaded the free Philippine map over the net that's compatible with Garmin, purchased Garmin XT, and pretty satisfied. Hehe... nice. Installed it din to a friend's N95. Sulit!

Hello All...
Can you please post guide on how to install Philippine map for N95 8gb?
I will be in Manila at the end of the month.
Thank you!