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ross.bowden3

GPS: Nuvi 760

Single payment for map updates

Hi,
Don't know if this is old news, but I recently purchased map update software for life of unit. In other words, one fee of $190.00 and you can download maps as they are updated (usually every 3 months) at no extra charge, for the life of your unit- That's the same price as purchasing updates for 2 years.
This also means that any errors Garmin become aware of will be corrected, released and you can download the updated maps.
Log into My Garmin. Looks a great deal to me.

MythBuster

Guest

Myth busted: Map update software for life of unit

Cool...

1. These days your get new GPS with latest maps for free, as a gift when you buy new set of tyres,
2. You can already buy new GPS with new maps under $100.00,
3. In 2-3 years good brand new solar powered GPS with new maps and updates will cost under $50.00,
4. The map update service does not transfer to another unit.

It's OK if you want to keep your loved old unit with for many years. Do you...?

Norman

Guest

Re: Myth busted: Map update software for life of unit

Navman also offers 3 years of free maps for My Series GPS. I remember not beeing able to update my old Navman iCN 10 months after purchase (discontinued unit, maps and product support).

ptolich

GPS: nuvi1390T

Single payment for map updates

My Nuvi 260 keeps reminding me to update my maps recently.
I'm also inclined to buy a current model GPS at 170 bucks as opposed to spending 190 bucks just on an update.

Alexa

Guest

Free maps and updates

Just to annoy every other GPS maker on this planet, Google provides Android GPS maps for free. GPS on Android phones is a cool experience.
You won't even have to pay for map updates again.

Guest

Re: Free maps and updates

Alexa wrote:

You won't even have to pay for map updates again.

Same with Nokia cell phones: https://www.gps-data-team.com/pda-gps-navigation/topic/1435.html#3187

Laughing

basirb

GPS: Garmin Nuvi 2579lmt

Map updates

Three years is a long time in the world of GPS. It's better to buy a new GPS than to buy map updates for an old GPS unit.
It is probably more cost effective to buy a new GPS in a year or two to get brand new GPS device, warranty, latest software and maps.

v8_kitty

GPS: Gamin NUVI 260W

To update maps or unit

I love my NUVI 260w
It's been awesome

But with the newer units having lane choices, 3D, etc having to pay for a lifetime of map updates or a newer unit, its a tough decision Confused

dsc68

GPS: Garmin Nuvi 255w

Garmin Free Lifetime Map Updates

Garmin Australia are currently offering free lifetime map updates with purchases of most of their models. Offer expires end of Sept 2010.

hatchm

GPS: Garmin Nuvi 3790T

Single Payment for Map Updates

Garmin's offer of free map updates now ends 31 January 2011. I am sure, given the competition, that other offers will follow.

c764

GPS: Garmin 265WT

Re: Myth busted: Map update software for life of unit

Norman wrote:

Navman also offers 3 years of free maps for My Series GPS. I remember not beeing able to update my old Navman iCN 10 months after purchase (discontinued unit, maps and product support).

Navteq has worked well for me on my Droid V. Do you think this program could be copied to and SD card and then work on a Garmin 265WT? Or would this be a conflict of interest where "file sharing" is not allowed?

c764

GPS: Garmin 265WT

Map update

Garmin nüMaps Lifetime Map Update for North America [Online Map Code]
by Garmin

Platform: Windows 7 / Vista / XP, Mac OS X, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
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List Price: $119.99
Price: $70.24
You Save: $49.75 (41%)

puddy

GPS: Garmin nuvi 3490lmt

Snooper Syrius

I still get free map updates and direction speed camera updates and its over 5 years old.

You cannot fail to see and hear warning sounds Voice no silly bong bong or small picture my new nuvi 3490 gives me.

I went in to a city (Norwich UK) and it never gave me any Traffic, junction pictures or lane assist on any junction at all which was the reason I brought the Garmin

I am thinking of sending my 3490 back and keeping my snooper it does more than the Garmin

garybutler

GPS: Garmin Nuvi 2497

Re: Free maps and updates

Alexa wrote:

Just to annoy every other GPS maker on this planet, Google provides Android GPS maps for free. GPS on Android phones is a cool experience.
You won't even have to pay for map updates again.

The problem i found with the Android app is that you need to have data switched on.
Unless you have a large or unlimited amount of data allowance it can be very costly, especially when travelling in other countries
I've been using Nuvi which is free of charge, you can download and install the maps and it works fine without using up any data.

alarasanchez

GPS: Tom Tom/ IGO Primo

Re: Free maps and updates

garybutler wrote:

Alexa wrote:

Just to annoy every other GPS maker on this planet, Google provides Android GPS maps for free. GPS on Android phones is a cool experience.
You won't even have to pay for map updates again.

I agree garybutler, Andriod GPS maps are only in an emergency case.
Truck or car GPS navigator, updated, will do the hard work, that is its finality.

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