I switched from RM to Garmin and I really like the Garmin but I’m looking to upgrade to one I can update over WiFi. I don’t own a computer and can’t justify spending $400 on one just to update my gps. Does Garmin have any good GPS that can update over WiFi?
Does Garmin have a WiFi GPS
Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by jpcreppel, Apr 6, 2018.
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I spend $250 or less for laptops.
My computer was bought almost 3 years ago. It's an all in one and was on sale for $275. -
Not sure if they have such a device or not, but honestly, Garmin is not pushing updates out as often as they used to, map or software. If you can update it once every 18-24 months, you're not going to have any problems. It's more a good reason to connect to [cheap] laptop to backup for saved locations as much as anything else. I'd hate for my GPS device to take a crap and lose all of my saved shippers and receivers. I'm not sure if there is a "cloud backup" option for POI's or not.
But I do know some Garmin models have a wifi radio for connection to smartphone but map updates are in excess of 5 gb so keep this in mind, too if using your phone. -
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The 580 has it currently. WiFi map
Updates and software. June the 780 comes out with itTrucking in Tennessee Thanks this. -
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