Thread: How to install multiple maps on Garmin the easy way

Originally Posted by georgev

11) Since the TMC receiver can be bought (I think) separately and plugged into(???) the USB socket, could the 370 and 1450 become 370T and 1450T? Is there a USB-socket TMC receiver at GARMIN gadgets (I can search the GARMIN site of course, but if you know, please tell me). The actual question is if the TMC s/w is embedded in the GPS s/w independently if the unit has a "T" in the model number - For example my 755T actually is a 755 model (refurbished) (printed on the label and on the about/help indication of the s/w) but I bought it as a 755T w/a TMC receiver cable/antenna and it works fine!! It was the replacement of the screwed up 755T (see Question 9), the original was a (refurbished) 755T with 755T label and 755T indication on the help/about info field of the s/w. I am saying that because another guy had ordered from the same store a 755T but received a 755 (probably with a TMC cable/receiver) but he was unhappy and returned it - I think this is a useful piece of info for your forum users to have in mind

The 755T TMC receiver uses another Garmin socket to send data to and to charge the 755T unit in the car. This socket is located on the GPS hold-system between the unit and the cradle. However, the unit has a USB-mini socket which can be used for connection to a PC or for charging.
The 370 has a traffic menu and when you select it it requests to connect the TMC receiver ;-) !!! but the 755T or 755 needs a TMC receiver connected to the unit (and maybe receiving TMC data) in order to show the TMC menu Probably the 1450 does the same (I have not tried it yet)

ANSWER TO MY QUESTION #11:

I am PRETTY SURE that all NUVI units w/o TMC (i.e. w/o "T" in their model number f.e. Nuvi 755) can become a TMC model (f.e. NUVI 755T) by JUST buying its respective TMC receiver - Check the Garmin site [Only registered and activated users can see links. ], search your model and check its accessories (there is always an "Accessories" TAB) for a TMC receiver.
ATTENTION: Do not look at the price - you will fell off your chair!!!
Example my NUVI 1450 can become 1450T with a "GTM™ 35 with Lifetime Traffic 010-00896-13 at the low cost of $ 119.99 USD"

MY SUGGESTION: Be smart!!! at GARMIN the NUVI 1450T unit (=UNIT 1450+a GMT Receiver costs: $ 199.99 USD) while the NUVI 1450 unit costs $ 179.99 USD ONLY $ 20 USD difference!!! Remember that the "low cost" of $119.99 USD includes LIFETIME TMC - hahahaha LOL but also REMEMBER you have the JetMouse Keygenator!!! => FREE LIFETIME SUBSCRIPTION
I checked the NUVI 1450T accessories - perhaps they sell the same TMC-Receiver (without subscription) - Sorry No Luck!!!
As an alternative I would check eBay for this TMC receiver (China/Taiwan/Singapore) I bet it costs less than $ 10 USD... Try yourself!

Regards, George (aGreekInParis)

PS: Hey, I am expecting some help from you guys - where are you??? I came to this site to be helped. If you leave me another two days I will educate myself and all your users and you will be ... out of business!!! hahaha LOL - Just joking, of course - I enjoy your site/forum - the perfect place to spend your days ... and nights too!!!