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| Posted by steven.chaffer3 POI GPX Proximity Alert files I am unsure of the difference between two of the GPX files in the POI download page. I have been happily downloading the straight Garmin POI GPX files. They seem to provide proximity alerts as I approach the POIs. Then I noticed the Garmin GPX (proximity alerts, phone dial etc.) option and wondered what these files provide that the normal Garmin POI GPX files don't. I noticed that the former are much bigger files. Thanks Steven |
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| Posted by craiganddeb POI GPX Proximity Alert files I cant find any difference other than being able to set the distance that the alerts appear. Craig |
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| Posted by johmazz2006 alerts Think you will find that the GPX files supply info pertaining to the poi file you download. Mainly business info etc for that poi file, as against a warning only. |
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| Posted by bernienchris Re: POI GPX Proximity Alert files
as noted the main advantage (for me anyway) is the phone numbers. If you have a Bluetooth enabled device, and pair it to a Bluetooth phone, you can dial the number from the GPS. Handy for instance to book a table at a restaurant, or to order a pizza on the way home... I also have my own POI of my customers, so I can dial them on the move, just like any other hands free device. In fact, I wouldn't buy a GPS if it didn't have bluetooth. Cheers. :D |
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| Posted by andreas4 gpi vs. gpx The GPI file is a binary format without the detailed information like e.g.phone numbers. The GPX is an XML format which contains detailed information about the poi:
So if you have a bluetooth gps you can call up the poi from the gps. |
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