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  1. Been there, done that...got them both Historically moved up through....60/62/64 then got an Oregon 750T Screen def better than the 64 plus it had more features Inc OTA updates and connectivity. It works well ( still have it) but I struggled with the screen. It is so sensitive than it does its own thing unless you are very careful. Put it in your pocket and it could do anything, change profiles, reset who knows. I did do a "user button" shortcut to lock the screen which was better but you had to remember... Frustrating..... Bought 66ST and I was back to the series I know and love It is slightly longer than the oregan but sits in my pocket easily I have not had the problems others have had and now with latest firmware updates it works fine Can download " lists" OTA although it takes a time I use third party maps as well as the Garmin ones. (Talky toaster). They all work fine For me my 110% recommendation is the 66
  2. FWIW the Blob on the cover is soft. Gave it a tweak with my finger nail and it is white underneath. It is a bit like the 62/64 key pads but much softer It does not touch the cell and seems to fit right in the corner of the main unit by the end of the terminal when closed . there is room for it I doesn't affect the battery in the lid, see pic attached showing where the cell fits I have made my own Cassettes in the past using eneloop pro, shrink wrap and a piece of triangular wood to press the " charge " button. Even With the added thickness they still fitted ( now I just use bare cells and a 40 min usb fed charger,, Better than leaving it 8hrs + to charge Good tip on the Cell cover seam though
  3. I have now measured my Eneloop pro AA batteries Max size is 14.3mm x 50.1mm I have included a label from a label maker machine which I have on each cell I also sized GP ULTRA from Amazon 13.9 x 50 Duracell plus 14 x 50.2 Looking at wiki there seems to be a size range for AA with MAX RANGE 50.5 X 14.5 I attach a photo of the inside of the back. It seems that there is no ridge upon which the cell sits. Robert's suggestion would need excavating the whole length of the back panel which would be IMHO difficult. I also fwiw measured the depth of the cavity from the sealing lip/top of the seal groove and get 12.3 and 2.3mm giving 14.5mm It seems that the seal needs to be to the top of the seal groove to get a proper seal Mike
  4. I use eneloop pro in my 66 with out problem or apparent case closing issue As a matter of interest have you tried measuring with a micrometer the difference you are experiencing? Can't check mine till next week
  5. Thanks Kunarion I will try re attaching For the record yes it is connected via BT and it gives the % loaded It is not simple to get it to show the %, I have tell it to sync the PQ, it says...being downloaded... To get the percentage I have to quit /back then choose lists and enter and it generally shows the % It is annoying to get to 99% loaded then it fails! Will post me thread of it persists Mike Btw Just loaded firmware 3.1. Over the air. That went ok
  6. My 66 is displaying a not unrelated problem I have created a PQ and am trying to go upload it to the 66 via Bluetooth and my iphone All goes well until it gets to 99% then I get "sync failed" Tried it multiple times Any suggestions please?
  7. So this is the link to the 66i, not available in the UK yet I am told it is exclusive to REI . in U.S. https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/623975
  8. Yes I have. Results are variable. Sometimes good sometimes not The definition is not as good as Google earth on an iPhone. It also depends on the ground you are looking at. Open land will be better I guess. I doubt if the images will make much difference to the battery, I think it is having the backlight fired up is the killer. When I am out I hardly use the backlight. Keep it on 0% ( dab the power key, then + or - to vary the % if you haven't found that yet) I use talkytoaster here in Uk, good value maps)
  9. Herewith the link Looks like an interesting site http://www.tramsoft.ch/gps/garmin_etrex-legend-hcx-firmware-upgrades_en.html#V0320
  10. Interesting that this should pop up today yesterday I spent quite a long time attempting to update my son's etrex legend Hcx . That too has new software just posted - v 3.2 The GARMIN web updater crashed on first try, maybe because I didn't put batteries in. After that repeated error messages appeared which eventually said contact Garmin support Sent email with error log. Nothing heard so far His software was v 2.7. About 3 versions behind Tried various links from web and got it to v 3.1 Finally I found Tramsoft in Switzerland with a link to an exe file which did the job Will post link after this post goes up Now working ok on the new version
  11. Thoughts Is the unit software up to date? Out of the box the unit will unlikely have the latest. Go to Garmin Express Another thing to try is to ensure the backlight is at 0% and set backlight timeout to say 30 sec just in case you do use it In practice I rarely use the backlight. I have timed my AA Eneloops life at 14 hours or so. Just on and active I certainly get 8-9 hours plus if I am out and about and using all the pages, navigating etc I can also recommend a fast USB fed AA charger from Amazon "EBL" about GB£14.. Does 2 AA batts in 40 mins
  12. FWIW I would also recommend having a micro SD CARD inserted in the unit , 4-8gb is usually ok Setup the card with same folders as main device eg GARMIN/Gpx. Etc In mass storage mode the card will appear as a separate folder I always put my Pq and third party OSM maps on the card Why? Having gone through device versions 60-66 there are odd occasions when one adds a corrupt file , say a PQ, And the whole device freezes and / or bricks I have found that if this happens, card removal then reboot without generally fixes the problem. The bad file can easily be removed. Then return SD card as before If the bad file is on the main unit you can be stuck Call it an insurance policy/action
  13. Since the 2.5 update I have had to re-register the device with GS. Did an OTA update yesterday . All ok Until I wanted to update a PQ/list I refreshed today The list didn't show up (Had already downloaded it to Cachly ok) Did a Birdseye download ok then tried a live download from a point on the map Message said device not registered ( or words to the effect...) Unit says it was. Deregistered and reregistered again All lists show up This Post just for info Bizarre
  14. I checked internal charging and was ok. However as said have been using the external fast charger for the AA's since
  15. I did this update recently and it went ok to the device. The memory usage after the update was about the same. My device is 3 weeks old. I haven't put much data on it and from ' my memory' the total usage was under 8gb Not sure if your firmware is the latest, see below for mine. (V2.3) All the updates were via garExp Call Garmin support if it still doesn't update
  16. I think it is 2.3. Although it also says GPS Software 2.5 Take your pick Garmin express says 2.3 See attached
  17. Update on my " endless charging" issue Garmin sent me a brand new unit. Only had the old one active for 5 days It seems to work ok now However I have moved on on the battery front I got new Panasonic Eneloop Pro AA 2450 mAh. To replace existing ones I also got an EBL fast charger http://www.eblmall.com/product/ebl-40min-iquick-smart-usb-individual-rechargeable-battery-charger-for-aa-aaa-ni-mh-batteries/ This combination is IMHO is Excellent. The batteries are charged in 40 mins which is much better than 6 + hrs on the internal charger It also is fed by a USB. ( Less wires and power sources!) I was using the same batteries previously and the " meter" on the unit dropped a "bar" after 90 mins or so of use Not so now. 2/3 hours before it moves. Back in the charger batteries topped up again in 25 mins I tried leaving the unit outside to see how long it lasts. 18 hrs. Good signal and screen off 15 hrs with the screen on 0%. ( Turning off the screen doesn't seem to make that much difference) On Robt. L's recommendation I have bought also a usb ammeter. It says how much has gone on into the batteries. One reading for 2 bats was 2400mAh. It seems to be the same whether one batt or two. Haven't used meter that much to be sure. (Not as knowledgeable on these issues as others in this forum). Anyway The external fast charger is doing it for me Small, light and very portable Is the internal charger to the 66 putting enough charge in. ? I wonder
  18. Thanks for your suggestion. I will be on to them first thing tomorrow. Will let you know what happens Why the 66? Well, friends call me 'gadget man' but seriously.. I have a map 60,62 ( given to friend) and a 64s as well as the 750t The latter was my first with a touch screen. Mmm!?! I like the size and the features but the way it goes off and does its own thing if you don't lock the screen every time you put it in your pocket, drives me to distraction. I have reset/reorganised it so many times Btw I picked up a handy tip to lock screen on the 750 by programming the user key from this forum or the old Garmin one. BUT you have to remember each time Even 5 days in with the 66 it was like having an old friend back. All the features of the 750 and a few more It has a very fast log on as well I can move around the menus just as quick as a touch screen It is the same size as the 6* series, so bigger in your pocket than the Oregon but you can't have everything. Will keep you posted Mike
  19. This quote has me confused. I thought ENELOOP batteries are NiMH. Should not the battery type in SETUP>system> Battery ,, be set to this or Pre-charged if using a pre-charged cassette.? I have had issues with the Batt meters on other " 6* " series in the past . Never been really accurate and regularly under state charge level quite quickly.. Garmin have never sorted this. Or Is the tweak " Use Alkaline " when using any NiMh .. The Answer?
  20. Update on Basic issue Monday Spoke to Garmin UK helpdesk.- Time spent explaining issue to agent who referred to his tech experts "Sounds like a software issue!" Agreed constant charging was not right . Told that the unit does stop charging when full and will not overcharge. Checked battery setting without battery cassette. [ out of the box the unit is set to NiMh, ] Changed setting to " pre-charged " Agreed to give that a Go see if that sorted things Tried different already charged cassettes, still the same result Wednesday Different agent, agreed issue was not right. Unit being replaced
  21. Thanks The short cut I have kicks in after one press of the user key. { like you hitting the screen on/off on your power key] what it does is lock the screen, I can still see the active screen but it is locked Coupling the setting for the screen cut out [off after 15/30 secs etc , not the right term ?] and the display disappears Press The on/off " power " button and it lights up but the screen is still locked On locking the unit the " X " icon [ back ] on the bottom left of the screen changes to a " padlock "
  22. Moun10Bike Thanks for yours post I have used USB charging using Garmins own cassette and bigger capacity Eneloop AA batteries on both the 64s and the 750 T with no problems till now Are you using one of the dedicated Cycle units? or one of the GPSmap 6* series? Did you raise the issues with Garmin or do you just live with it? Mike
  23. Thanks Mineral 2. I will be on to them tomorrow ,first thing as to your off topic question. Friends call me " gadget man" ! but seriously I have a GPS 60, 62 -now with a friend, a 64S and latterly the 750T I was drawn to the features of the 750T and have enjoyed its features over and above the 64S. However it is the first touch screen I have had and the fact that it seems to go off and do its own thing when you put it in your pocket drives me to distraction. It reorganises itself, dives off down various menus etc etc. I picked up a shortcut, to program the user key to lock the screen. This was posted on this forum or the old Garmin one That works well but you have to remember to hit the user key.. I don't always I have reset/reorganised it so many times Even 5 days in with the 66 it is like having an old friend back. It has all the features of the 750 and a few more . It does not do its own thing and I can zip though the menus as quick as the 750 Early days with the unit and but for this charging issue I am pleased with it Will keep you posted Thanks Mike
  24. Any ideas please? Had unit for 5 days and am using Garmin's AA cassette. (Not supplied with unit) Cassette comes from my 750T Having charged the latter and 64S before that via USB the charge usually completes after about 6 hours Only once has the 66 stopped when full, first time of using . Since then it does not shut off. After 12-15 hours it is still going This is not right. You cannot tell if charge is complete I charged the two cells of cassette separately out of the unit so I know it was full. Reinserted cassette, tried again and still hours and hours later, it is still going Have done this 3/4 times now I have done a master reset, same Result. Not seen this problem pop up in forums before Any suggestions please ahead of me calling Garmin tomorrow Thanks Mike
  25. Fwiw I have suffered the " brick " problem and recall that after speaking to a Garmin tech. I was advised, after connecting a power source, to keep pressing the power button for up to a minute. Sometimes it can take that long to work.
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