Magellan GPS help

[MikeS.]

Any of you have a fair amount of experience making a POI file for a Magellan Maestro unit?

I bought 1 yesterday at Costco and I've been trying to build a POI file showing FlyingJ truck stops. After about 15 tries I still can't get it to work. Keep getting an error telling me the latitude info is wrong.

[TrailDust]

Sorry, Mike, that I don't have info for your specific unit, but I would suggest that you consider taking the Magellan back to Costco for a refund and then purchase from a different manufacturer. Magellan can be helpful for simple fixes, but if you have any deep trouble with your unit you're S.O.L. The company has service problems that are considerable and widespread. IMO, you'd be better off with another manufacturer.

TrailDust

[Kudzu_Kid]

Originally Posted by MikeS.

Any of you have a fair amount of experience making a POI file for a Magellan Maestro unit?

Hi MikeS,

I bought 1 yesterday at Costco and I've been trying to build a POI file showing FlyingJ truck stops. After about 15 tries I still can't get it to work. Keep getting an error telling me the latitude info is wrong.

I doubt there's anything wrong with your Magellan per se. I would NOT return it unless Magellan suggests you do so. POI files can be, errrrmm, "entertaining" or maybe problematic is a better word. But once you get the hang of it, I guess they are do-able. You should go here:

http://www.poi-factory.com/node/18393

Aside from that particular (hopefully) relevant thread, you should get acquainted with that site (register, become a member, etc.). Many very bright people there, but some can ride you hard if you don't even try a preliminary search before posting! There are, apparently, more than one POI editors around. Someday when I want to get serious I'll pick one up. So far I manually enter stuff, or go with a AAA or Magellan POI file. AAA Members can get a free sub with their AAA membership - check out the AAA website for info.

I LOVE my Magellan Maestro 4370. Works like a champ in my '09 Corolla S.

BTW, the MP3 player in it is great too, as is the BlueTooth interface. The only problem I have is sending / receiving SMS text to/from the GPS unit. CLID data is passed ok. That MAY be my AT&T Fuze (aka HTC Touch Diamond, etc.). Still investigating that problem. Everything else with it works just great.