Comments on: Product Review - Garmin Nuvi 300

By: MadMapper

MadMapper — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:27:10 +0000

Hi Solly
1. Nope, freezing is not normal. Make sure that you have the latest firmware (unit software) version loaded to your unit. Remember to download the file to your PC and DO NOT run the WebUpdater program. A firmware update should fix the problem. Check for and download the firmware updates for the Nuvi 300 here
2. As well as providing power to the unit, the cigarette lighter adapter cable also recharges the battery.

By: Solly

Solly — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:13:29 +0000

1. I’ve just prchased the 300 version and I have noticed that every 20 minutes or so it freezes and needs to be reset. Is that normal?
2. Does the cigarette lighter power cable work as a battery charger as well or just an alternative to the use of the battery. Do I need to buy a battery charger?

By: MadMapper

MadMapper — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:55:35 +0000

Hi Johan

As far as I know, Garmin have not yet released the Afrikaans language pack update for the Nuvi 300. The language pack is pretty new and the Nuvi 200 was the first update to include it, followed by the Nuvi 660. Hopefully we will see Garmin including it with all new updates, for all units, from now on. I suppose it also depends on the feedback that they receive from the 200 and 660 users.

The 200 model is the “budget” version of the 300. Have a look at this comparison chart for differences between the two models.

By: Johan

Johan — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 05:42:46 +0000

I notice the there is a language upgrade available on the NUVI 200
is it also available for the 300 ?
What are the major deifference between these models ?

Thanks for the useful info.