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Posted by w.kerr
Which format

What is the best POI download format to download for the nuvi765
What is the difference between formats CSV and GPX and whats better.
Whats the extended info in the "Custom POI with extended info"
I understand that I need the BMP and MP3 files as well
Any extra info for his unit would be appreciated.

Posted by johmazz2006
Which format

For the 765 use the gpx files and the mp3 files.
The extended gpx file has more info within it. i.e. addresses / phone numbers etc.
Also uses more memory storage, but don't think that will be a problem as I have 2 gig + in music stored as well as 45,000+ POI's installed in the standard memory with the unit.

Posted by rob.grove
which format

With my NUVI 650 I use GPX format

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Posted by mick.coleman
MP3/Wav File

The mp3/wav file is just an announcement to repalce the standard alerts. It is just a voice saying "warning speed camera ahead"

The alert behaviour on my 760 seems to indicate that the main difference between using the standard alerts and the mp3 file is:
If the poi file includes a speed for the camera and you are going above that speed:
You only get the one warning with the mp3 file whereas you will get multiple warnings if you are using one of the standard alerts.

Posted by corsaleb
GPX and CSV

I find that if I use both files then I'm alerted twice. I stick with the Garmin GPX files.

Posted by free.chips
GPX and CSV

Have a Nuvi 265 and will try GPX I think, the address would be handy as a fall-back if the POI coordinates were not quite right.

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