Garmin Nuvi 3790T questions

[kevindd992002]

If I buy a 3790T from the US, can I use all the feaures like POI and JVC here?

I'm a newbie with GPS devices

Thanks.

[jspalaroan]

If I buy a 3790T from the US, can I use all the feaures like POI and JVC here?

I'm a newbie with GPS devices

Thanks.

Welcome to Roadguide- Not all features are supported by the RG map like the JVC. POIs- yes- local POIs only meaning points and interest in the Philippines

[kevindd992002]

Thanks for the reply. How about for the firmware and maps of the device?

Is there a 3790T Philippines firmware? And Philippines maps?

[Reiji]

welcome to roadguide.

roadguide offers 2 philippine maps:
1. standard map - this is free but its more than 1yr old
2. contributors map - latest up to date but you have to gain contributors status to get it.

start by reading our faq for newbie, link below.

[gtv]

If I buy a 3790T from the US, can I use all the feaures like POI and JVC here?

Yes, but not with the RG maps. RG maps do not currently have Junction view, 3D or lane assist AFAIK. But routing, POI, and of course the map data itself is top notch.

[gtv]

Thanks for the reply. How about for the firmware and maps of the device?

Is there a 3790T Philippines firmware?

You don't need to use Philippine specific firmware. My Nuvi is sourced from the US as well and i just update the firmware using USDM firmware.

[kevindd992002]

Thanks for the replies. So updating the firmware using USDM firmware is free? I read in another forum that using the US firmware here in the Philippine won't allow us to use POI (gtv, can you confirm?).

Also, what is the difference between the standard/contributor maps against the maps provided by Garmin itself?

[gtv]

So updating the firmware using USDM firmware is free?

Yes, firmware updates are free once you register.

I read in another forum that using the US firmware here in the Philippine won't allow us to use POI (gtv, can you confirm?).

That's pure B.S. (Pardon my French) Majority of the Garmin GPS users here use the US firmware.

Also, what is the difference between the standard/contributor maps against the maps provided by Garmin itself?

The current RG contributor map has generally more content than the Garmin Philippines map.

[kevindd992002]

Here's the difference of 3790 US and Asian firmwares as stated by an expert:




So there's no way to use 3D maps in our country?

[gtv]

So there's no way to use 3D maps in our country?

The Garmin Philippine map most likely has 3D support. 3D is both map and GPSr dependent. The Garmin Philippine map I have seen was installed in a non 3D capable nuvi so I cannot say for certain.

US firmwares do not display the POIs "only" while navigating(except for some older nuvis).

[kevindd992002]

When you say "navigating", what do you exactly mean?

[kevindd992002]

gtv, can you post a screenshot of your US 3790T showing the POIs? I'd like to see how it look likes

Thanks.

[Liv]

When you say "navigating", what do you exactly mean?

Navigating - when in actual route.

[gtv]

gtv, can you post a screenshot of your US 3790T showing the POIs? I'd like to see how it look likes

Thanks.

Sorry, mine was a loaner. But I already asked the owner to send me a screenshot of his 3750. If you have more questions, please ask him directly. billputer@gmail.com

P.S. Type in English. He doesn't understand Filipino very well.

[kevindd992002]

Thanks. I thought he has a 3790T.