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01/03/2010, 8:41 Baz Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 1,126 Re: Garmin 1340 Sat Nav Paul, I have used Microfusion for a number of years both in the UK and France and in fact covers most of Europe. There is no monthly or annual  fee for updating and for the price it  costs barely more than one speeding ticket. http://www.microfuzion.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=MFZUNIT Baz    Report

01/03/2010, 8:50 Théière Joined on 28/07/2008 London and 37 Guerchois Posts 3,731 Re: Garmin 1340 Sat Nav  Baz wrote: Paul, I have used Microfusion for a number of years both in the UK and France and in fact covers most of Europe. There is no monthly or annual  fee for updating and for the price it  costs barely more than one speeding ticket. http://www.microfuzion.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=MFZUNIT Baz Baz, does that also work out average speed through average speed camera sections that are becoming ever more popular ? User is online Windows 7, it's really rather good    Report

01/03/2010, 9:54 Bugsy Joined on 15/11/2006 Vienne (86) The Nice Bit Posts 5,881 Re: Garmin 1340 Sat Nav  f1steveuk wrote: Mine is a Garmin 265W, with full European "safety camera" database. The alarm only goes off (and shows the camera warning box in red) IF the unit is registering that you are over the speed limit for that camera location. If you are under the speed for said camera location, the warning box appears, but in green, and no audible alarm. This unit also shows the speed limit for most roads on screen (a facsimile of a road sign in the corner) regardless if there is a camera on that road. Steve, I'm intrigued by your post as I have a Garmin 765W which, I think, is a newer model than you have but I get the warning signal of an approaching camera no matter what speed I approach. I've deliberately tried a really slow speed but no change whatsoever, it certainly doesn't change to green neither does the beeping stop. Are you using the Garmin POi's or an aftermarket add-on ? Gary. "Growing Old is Inevitable - Growing up is Totally Optional"    Report

01/03/2010, 13:03 Pierre ZFP Joined on 12/11/2004 PdC(62)/Luxembourg Posts 2,999 Re: Garmin 1340 Sat Nav Your Garmin sounds exactly the same as my Navman. It alerts you to a change in speed limit regardless what speed you are approaching which is fair enough I think.  I also get fixed camera and traffic light camera warnings. I'm more and more convinced that all these Sat Navs (and similar devices) have the same basic engine in them which is just crippled or enhanced by various 'manufacturers' to produce a product range I believe that camera warnings are illegal in Switzerland, not sure what you do if the Sat Nav is built into the car Make tea not war    Report

01/03/2010, 16:51 Baz Joined on 23/08/2004 Posts 1,126 Re: Garmin 1340 Sat Nav  Théière wrote:  Baz wrote: Paul, I have used Microfusion for a number of years both in the UK and France and in fact covers most of Europe. There is no monthly or annual  fee for updating and for the price it  costs barely more than one speeding ticket. http://www.microfuzion.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=MFZUNIT Baz Baz, does that also work out average speed through average speed camera sections that are becoming ever more popular ? Paul, it is not necessary to work out the average speed, as an irate female voice will sternly tell you that you are exceeding the limit and will keep repeating the warning  until you drop your speed to the permitted level. I have nothing to do with company, but must say it is a marvellous little gadget and as well as visually telling you the information, it is the voice warnings that keep you on your toes. The uploading of new information is easy and fast and sometimes has even  temporary roadwork speed restrictions incorporated. You can even put you own warnings in if they have been missed but that is very rare. It has other interesting information incorporated but the most useful is that it shows continuously your accurate speed via satellite and then you can see how inaccurate you car speedometer is. Also red light camera warnings are verbally given. Baz\    Report

01/03/2010, 18:40 f1steveuk Joined on 26/01/2010 Posts 68 Re: Garmin 1340 Sat Nav Gary, as "out of the box". When it was new it did exactly as you describe, then I did a firmware update direct from Garmin, and it now behaves as I described! I was slightly wrong, under the speed limit, green box, one beep. Over the speed limit, red box, and a repeating bleep. The only downside is this only works if you have the voice prompts switched on, which I tend not to have, but there are seperate volumes. Garmin do have a habit of changing the basic workings for no real reason, usually getting rid of the useful stuff in favour of bits and bobs you's never use! The one thing mine does, and quite accurately, is work out fuel consumption/carbon foot print/trip costs. It's a free down load from Garmin called Ecoroute, which adds "most economical route" to the route types menu. Our drive home from the UK is about 650 miles, and this option saved us over thirty pounds!!!!! Down side? the pronounciations of French names on the text to speak, hilarious!!!    Report

01/03/2010, 19:35 Bugsy Joined on 15/11/2006 Vienne (86) The Nice Bit Posts 5,881 Re: Garmin 1340 Sat Nav Thanks for that. I just plugged my Garmin into the computer and It said I was up to date on my Garmin software. There was a download available for my Safety camera stuff so that's now done. I'll check it out tomorrow. . "Growing Old is Inevitable - Growing up is Totally Optional"    Report

02/03/2010, 10:57 f1steveuk Joined on 26/01/2010 Posts 68 Re: Garmin 1340 Sat Nav I might not plug mine in for a while then, I like it as it is, maybe they've put it back as it was now!!!    Report

02/03/2010, 13:01 Bugsy Joined on 15/11/2006 Vienne (86) The Nice Bit Posts 5,881 Re: Garmin 1340 Sat Nav  f1steveuk wrote: The one thing mine does, and quite accurately, is work out fuel consumption/carbon foot print/trip costs. It's a free down load from Garmin called Ecoroute, which adds "most economical route" to the route types menu. Our drive home from the UK is about 650 miles, and this option saved us over thirty pounds!!!!! Down side? the pronounciations of French names on the text to speak, hilarious!!! Well, I've tried to download Ecoroute but so far failed. I have the latest version of Web Updater (2.06 for the Mac) loaded, attached my GPS and it comes up with 'Your device is up to date' then below a load of 'voice' upgrades but no sign of Ecoroute. Any ideas ? . "Growing Old is Inevitable - Growing up is Totally Optional"    Report

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