Guest Haps Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 I just recently got a 12xl second hand. The problem I assume is the software version. The version is 2.02. The 12XL is supposed to have wayupoint symbols as well as more trip features(max spped, avg speed etc). I assume that the reason my doesn't is because of the software version. On garmin's site they have software updates for my unit but I don't see one that brings a 2.02 up to 3.53 or whatever. I don't want to just try it because if I'm wrong no more GPS. Quote Link to comment
Guest Bob Bowter Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 I also have a 12 XL with version 2.02. The software can not be updated. Quote Link to comment
Guest G35 Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 That is correct that the software can not be updated. It would require a hardware change. You could send it to Garmin and pay for the upgrade I think they can do that. I have the older 12XL but I still love this GPS just the way it is. It's very accurate and locks like there is no tomorrow. Quote Link to comment
Guest Haps Posted July 13, 2001 Share Posted July 13, 2001 I called Garmin and they will upgrade the hardware for $100. The GPS is adequate. Much better then the GPS38 I had. I bought it second hand and was looking forward to having the basemap and Waypoint icon features. Then I get the GPS and discover it has older hardware. Quote Link to comment
Guest Team JackQuest Posted July 16, 2001 Share Posted July 16, 2001 I ran into the same issue a while back, pre-internet access days (there was no upgrade for my version). I paid the 100 bucks and basically got a "new" unit complete with carrying case and manual. I'll assume it was a factory reconditioned but now I keep up-to-date on all the software upgrades via the garmin site. So far so good. ------------------ TEAM JackQuest Jack & Cyber www.jackquest.com Base Camp N 40° 20.268' W 75° 37.969' (WGS84) Quote Link to comment
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