Garmin Sat-Nav - Instruction distance before turns?

[morleymackam]

I upgrade from an i3 to a Nuvi 200 a while back. Love the unit apart from instructions are given waaaaay too early, certainly a lot earlier than the i3.

This means you can't listen to the instructions and must have a vague idea on the map. Have they changed this on newer Nuvis? I want a european version for the summer but don't want to buy one with the same problem.

[ronlizpatsimon]

The distance is updated on screen. Idealy get the passanger to read it to you.

[smjxm09]

Had mine a few days now but I seem to remember that the instructions are repeated more than once as you get close to a turn. Have you downloaded the latest software?

[morleymackam]

Originally Posted by ronlizpatsimon

The distance is updated on screen. Idealy get the passanger to read it to you.

I realise that but it's a bit awkward. The amount of times it's said to turn right but then there are 3/4 other turn offs before mine. I end up watching the distance counting down.

The i3 said 'in 200m turn right' then 'turn right' at the turnoff.

[smjxm09]

The i3 said 'in 200m turn right' then 'turn right' at the turnoff.

Well that's what my Garmin 200 does

[morleymackam]

After looking at the box it would appear mine is a 300 not a 200. The 200 seems better when demoing in a shop. Wonder whether a firmware upgrade would fix it?

[ronlizpatsimon]

Originally Posted by morleymackam

I realise that but it's a bit awkward. The amount of times it's said to turn right but then there are 3/4 other turn offs before mine. I end up watching the distance counting down.

The i3 said 'in 200m turn right' then 'turn right' at the turnoff.

I have the "250". I expect the inbuilt program is the same for the "200". The first audible instruction depends on your speed. The faster you are going; the more distance to the turn will be given. Do not worry about other possible turns before your turn. You are normally given 3 warnings, with the final one being, say, "turn left". However; if the inbuilt map is not accruate; the junction may not be exactly where the Garmin says it is. Use the signpost too.