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Old 11-01-2012, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Mack184 View Post
We have an older Garmin & we bought the "unlimited" update/downloads for it. I noticed that after the last time I installed an update (September) the time to "acquire" routes takes a much longer time. It's not a big deal since I always check the maps because the Garmin likes to send you on wild goose chases through areas because the computer decides that the route it wants you on is 1/100 of a step shorter, even though it leads you through 47 different side streets where a much more direct route is available. While it can be very helpful, I never use it without first looking at a map.
That's why I never set mine on "shortest time." Always on "shortest distance." Because shortest time sends you all over the place on back roads
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