Garmin Fixing PND Glitch
By Amy Gilroy -- TWICE,06/24/2009
Olathe, Kan. — Garmin said its Nuvi 7x5 portable GPS series has a firmware error that is causing some devices to shutdown and/or perform an unprompted GPS software update.
Garmin issued a statement saying it is aware of this issue and is “working diligently on a solution.”
The 7x5 series is a high-end line of personal navigation devices (PNDs) first announced last August. The models include 4.3-inch screens, lane assistance, Bluetooth, optional or built-in FM traffic and MSN Direct traffic, and 3-D building views in some cities. Models range in suggested prices from $399 to $549.Post a comment Return to article View other article discussions
| Submitted by: | Paul Jirinec 6/26/2009 6:33:29 PM PT |
| Location: | Marlton |
| Occupation: | IT professional |
Garmin release an update to the 7x5 series GPS units on 6/23/09 that turned my 755t into a brick. I sent it back to Garmin Internation which is more or less a corporate black hole. Suggest if you've got a Garmin brick seek reimbursement from the original seller.
| Submitted by: | Your Full Name (reenter@reenter.n32sk.com) 6/24/2009 9:27:33 PM PT |
it is true. my garmin is now just a vegetable.
i hope they send me a NEW one. refurbs are crap. they sent me a refurb part for a different product and it was DOA.
if garmin doesn't send me a new one, i'll go out and buy a magellan or other product. mine is under warranty still.
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