My sweet little Garmin has arrived. I unpacked her and tried to hook her up to my computer, but the lame one foot USB cable didn’t reach my desktop. Fortunately, I have another cable, and this is the only bad experience so far.
I had already installed the Garmin Express program and as soon as I plugged the GPS in, it started updating the software on the unit. It went quickly and after unplugging, rebooting and then plugging the GPS back in, it started downloading the current Garmin USA maps. It’s updating the maps as I write this post.
I have to say, I’m impressed. I’ve gone through a few GPS setups, TomTom being the most pathetic, and this is how it should be. Great job Garmin!
Update: She’s installed in my truck and almost ready to rock and roll! I still need to give her a name so we can talk, and then hook my cell phone up via Bluetooth for hands-free calling. Did I mention she will access my address book and all I have to do is say “Call Brandi Steph“!
Update: (Thurs) I’ve been bonding with “Nuvi Girl” all morning!
How about Roxanne? … Turn on your red light, Roxanne! Turn on your road map, Roxanne! Or Roxie!
Not bad, it’s in the hat! From what I’ve read, the name requires a certain strenght. It actually shows you a bar indicating such. The idea is to not accidently activate her, although I can’t recall the last time I said roxanne out loud in my truck.
I thought that was a pretty clever name Skoge :-)
Although, what if I picked up a hitchhiker named Roxanne? Sheesh… Now nuvi girl, on the other hand, should not be a problem.