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GPS City Q&A » Automotive GPS » MSN direct question

Automotive GPS (6 replies)

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MSN direct question

› Garmin Nuvi 855

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philip
new york

Original question asked on Dec 6, 2010, 3:36pm

My MSN Direct service had expired. So, to continue the MSN Direct service, I need to pay $19.95 for two years. What happens after the two years is up? Don't you think this is a rip off?

If I don't want to pay the to continue the service, what are my options?

Jordan GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #1 on Dec 6, 2010, 4:03pm

Hello Philip,

What do you use the service for? If you need just traffic then you can add a traffic cable to it with life time traffic updates.

MSN will be discontinued soon. If they are only asking for 19.95 for two years then that is a good deal. Take advantage of it while the service is still available.

Cheers
Jordan

philip
new york

Reply #2 on Dec 6, 2010, 4:24pm

explain the traffic cable? how do I add this? I don't know if 19.95 is one amount for the whole two years or a monthly fee. I am using the service for traffic, weather, etc. Common stuff.

Jordan GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #3 on Dec 6, 2010, 4:36pm

Hello Philip,

You can add traffic to your GPS by purchasing the following cable.

http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-gtm-20-fm-tmc-portable-traffic-receiver-lifetime.html

This cable will do traffic only. If you want the other services Garmin has a device called the Nuvi 1695 which will have an internet connection to get weather, traffic, Google search and more.

http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-nulink!-1695-intelligent-navigator-gps.html

Cheers
Jordan

philip
new york

Reply #4 on Dec 6, 2010, 6:28pm

Now how are 1695 and 885t different? Does the 1695 rely on MSN Direct? I would like to find another Garmin that doesn't rely on MSN Direct.

philip
new york

Reply #5 on Dec 6, 2010, 6:42pm

Hey, I have another question about Nuvi's in general. What happens if you device gets stolen. does Garmin have a way to track your device or is there something I can install on the device to make it trackable?

GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #6 on Dec 7, 2010, 8:28am

Hello Philip,

No Garmin does not track your unit if it is stolen. You should look at a program called Gadget Track. Also if you take the unit out of the vehicle when you are not in it you should have no problems with theft of the unit.

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