New Garmin Montana

[shu]

I've had a Montana 600 for a couple of months now. It's working well- not too much trouble setting it up since I've read/skimmed this entire thread and most of the links that have been posted- Thanks for everyone's efforts.

I ran across this post (#4235, page 283) by TravellingStrom and didn't see any replies, but it's something I've been wondering about as well. Anybody know what the logic behind the order of listing is when you ask the Montana to do a CITY SEARCH?

Originally Posted by TravellingStrom

So, I am in southern Ireland and decide to head to Belfast, I type in Belfast for my CITY name and the first choice on the list is Belfast, in New Zealand, nearly 19,000km away, why would it not use the 2nd choice of Northern Ireland?


Cheers
TravellingStrom

I just did a similar Montana search sitting here at my computer for the town of Evergreen which is about 7 km from my house. The first Evergreen in my results list is Evergreen, NC (2405 km), the second in my list is Evergreen, CO (7.43 km).

................shu

[EmmEff]

Originally Posted by shu

I just did a similar Montana search sitting here at my computer for the town of Evergreen which is about 7 km from my house. The first Evergreen in my results list is Evergreen, NC (2405 km), the second in my list is Evergreen, CO (7.43 km).

Just more Garmin incompetence and lack of attention to detail... anybody can be a software developer, not everybody can be a good software developer.

[Bonerov]

Did anyone else get this email from GPS City about the new 600 series? WTF?


Oregon 600 Series Sneak Peek.

The Garmin Oregon has been re-imagined with a bright, dual-orientation multitouch display, dual battery system, and a more robust processor. An 8MP camera with flash and flashlight mode is added to the Oregon 650, making it the best companion for all outdoor adventurers. Pre-order today and be guaranteed the earliest delivery available!

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by Bonerov

Did anyone else get this email from GPS City about the new 600 series? WTF?


[Oregon 600 Series Sneak Peek.
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It's an Oregon, not a Montana. Smaller and looks like USB power only, which makes it far less interesting to me.

[mass-klr]

Originally Posted by Bonerov

Did anyone else get this email from GPS City about the new 600 series? WTF?


Oregon 600 Series Sneak Peek.

It's the new Oregon. Montana is still better. This one does not even do voice prompts. Still glad I got my Montana...

[Bonerov]

I'm retarded. Read "Oregon" and translated into "Montana" in my head. Disregard. Nothing to see here, people. Move along.

[mass-klr]

Originally Posted by Bonerov

I'm retarded. Read "Oregon" and translated into "Montana" in my head. Disregard. Nothing to see here, people. Move along.

I know. You had me there for a minute. I saw the same thing

[WIBO]

Originally Posted by Bonerov

I'm retarded. Read "Oregon" and translated into "Montana" in my head. Disregard. Nothing to see here, people. Move along.

Yip...I get like that these days..and I'm only 49.....my hard drive is full.....must defragment...where's the red wine?

[Bonerov]

Originally Posted by WIBO

Yip...I get like that these days..and I'm only 49.....my hard drive is full.....must defragment...where's the red wine?

Careful, too much wine can result in a serious loss of data. Whiskey, on the other hand, can result in re-formatting.

[WIBO]

You mean a clean canvass with which to work with??......reboot....where's the Bushmills... lol

:)


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[Bonerov]

Originally Posted by WIBO

You mean a clean canvass with which to work with??......reboot....where's the Bushmills... lol

:)


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It sounds good until you realize that you have to re-install your OS and all programs.

[WIBO]

Fek it all...I'll just have a drink and blame Windoze.... lol

[gots_a_sol]

I noticed when the using my Montana in my truck, when it is running on battery power, it beeps at me when approaching my next turn. When plugged into external power, it gives voice prompts. I loathe voice prompts(they are muted btw). How can I make it just beep at me when it is plugged into external power?

Yea yea, RTFM. I seem to have misplaced it. Yea, that is the excuse I'm going to use, misplaced it

[atlas cached]

Originally Posted by gots_a_sol

I noticed when the using my Montana in my truck, when it is running on battery power, it beeps at me when approaching my next turn. When plugged into external power, it gives voice prompts. I loathe voice prompts(they are muted btw). How can I make it just beep at me when it is plugged into external power?

Yea yea, RTFM. I seem to have misplaced it. Yea, that is the excuse I'm going to use, misplaced it

Misplaced the manual?

The original Garmin Montana manual is available directly from the Montana Wiki.

The wiki covers a lot more than the manual however, including the information you are looking for. Maybe. Let us know if setting [Tones Output] to [Internal Only] accomplishes what you desire.

Another option may be to navigate to your \Garmin\Voice\ directory and remove all available voice files from the device

[Emmbeedee]

Originally Posted by mass-klr

It's the new Oregon. Montana is still better. This one does not even do voice prompts. Still glad I got my Montana...

Not to dilute the Montana info too much but I bet there will be a version of the Rugged Mount out for the Oregon 6XX series before long. I can't believe Garmin wouldn't have better than mini-USB power since the device has a rechargeable NiMH battery, a built in flash, flashlight, and Bluetooth.

I created a thread for the new Oregon.