map updates: How often are map updates made?
818623
For updates now, they charge you about $100.00 and they send you a CD to do the update.
2119376
Yes to your question. However, I would not recommend the purchase. It has numerous problems and locks up and require rebutting and start it up again. Map updates are few and far between and currently, they have not updated the Content Manager (Program to down load Upgrades) to work with my current operating system on my computer. And do not know when they will have it corrected.
651012
Hi this is trelectronic. Thank yoif your question. I provide update information for you There is website address that you can download map updates. The unit included 2013 worldwide map.
939134
It can be updated, but you have to purchase the seperate "Update Kit", which is basically just a cable that connects the unit to a USB port on your computer. With that, you can update it any time. Without it, you are stuck with the US only geocaches that come pre-installed. You just need one update kit no matter how many Geomate's you have.
630380
I'm not a tester and don't own the unit (not yet anyway), but I've been checking it out... yes, the monthly service is $10-13 after the initial 3 month free period expires. Based on my experience with other units, this is about the same as the cost of one or more map updates per year that other vendors charge for, but the service includes more ... so for me, this will not be a big concern.
2172518
I don't know. I've updated streets that never show up in the updates, plus updated streets that don't exist that never get corrected.
213156
Well, it is the updated model...with the features mentioned, plus speed limits for major roads and an indication if you are exceeding it. The maps aren't up to date (at least on mine ordered in Oct. 2012) If you have a memory card that fits the unit you can upload new maps. I had to buy one. I found that (once I had the memory card) the first download of maps took less than an hour when I used the 800 number--unlike the 4 to 5 hours mentioned on line. (I had registered the GPS online.)
387426
Nicole - if it states that you have lifetime map updates, then you do have them available through the gain website once you have registered your unit. I have had no issues with this feature over the past two years. As an owner a a Garmin product got over five years, I can confidently tell you that Garmin supports their products as advertised. Wanda
1750207
Not quite clear on what you mean. Essentially the update is supposed to give you new info that wasn't included in the previous data, like new streets or some that were previously excluded. One problem I have found is, that when trying to update maps, the system does not allow it, and Garmin will NOT answer when queried about it. VERY disappointing and to my thinking fraudulent (as it prevents me from getting my money's worth.)
621726
this unit's map is outdate. The update costs 100 bucks.Magellan sells you milk which has gone bad and ask you to pay 100 bucks for update, becasue they are buying milk from someone else. Give me a break.
754423
Hello, Excellent device, You can install maps and update the version after you receive the product. Great success in whatever you choose. JUD
1809953
Lifetime map updates should still be working. The only thing I've read is that you should let it update the unit fully with the one free update (outside of the lifetime maps) and not put in the code for the lifetime map updates until later. It may have trouble if you put the code in right away.I have this model that I bought about a month and a half ago. Works great. No complaints.
1372067
I think they made the map system years ago, but they have updates that make it current, you can download for free.
469604
if you buy a garmin recently, it has a lifetime of updates for the maps it has preinstalled or that you purchased as an addition. careful of secondary markets, they may sell maps that are static and not updatable.
889543
Thank you for replied my message. I just recieved and it had a new map version. Thank you again,
200966
Hi I wish I had a answer for you I am not satified with the maps or the POI's.I live in New England and the maps are ok but the POI' stink I have a sked Simplesoft many times how to update the maps and POI's..If you find out what other maps we can use please let me know. My garman is far better....
1078703
maps come loaded in the unit, future updates would have to be purchased separately