does it have lifetime map updates
1244270
No you have to order them from cobra's no customer service it took them 6 months to send me a DVD and several calls I love cobra radio's but I will never order another cobra GPS again
1244271
My husband says the maps are dated and it does not have the lifetime maps like garmin... He has been happy with this unit for the most part...
1244272
Think so.my husband is an over the road driver. He loves it and has updated it with no problem
1244273
It comes with the limited time subscription. You might have to buy another subscription after that, but theCobra Aura database contains an extensive listing of redlight camera locations, speed traps, and dangerous intersections. We are constantly adding new locations to the database, so it is a good idea to routinely update your GPS Locator. You may update your GPS Locator as often as you wish during the subscription period. My husband is an over-the-road trucker and he says this GPS is invaluable
1244274
I am pretty sure it does. I got this for my Dad who is a truck driver so he has all the paperwork, but I think it would be crazy for me not to get him one that doesn't have them. He has had it since July and loves it. I haven't heard any complaints out of him about it. Believe me when I tell you if it was wrong, I would hear it! Good luck
1244275
Yes it has lifetime updates, just connect the USB cable to your computer & download the updates.
1244276
No it doesn't I have this specific model and I called Cobra Support to find out the firmware is free to update but maps cost $45 to update, they send you an SD through the mail that you insert in the slot located on the GPS itself and if you want Aura updates it $10 for a lifetime prescription so can update that as often as you like but as for the maps you'll have to buy the SD card as often as you would like to update the maps and road ways. I suggest you update the maps at least once every 2-4 years that what I do.
1244277
No, with the 7750 you can get an update within the 1st 30 days after you buy it but that's it, after that it will cost you. The only way to get an update for any cobra gps is you will have to contact customer support and have an update built for the specific unit which they will send to you on a CD, no online updating is available at all. Anyone telling you that you can update it over the internet obviously has no clue what their talking about. The only update link offered for the cobra Nav units is for the red light camera and speed trap alerts which are basically a waste of time and become aggravating and untrustworthy, I turned that option off on mine. The Cobra takes some getting used to, don't rely on the unit solely, study your map closely as any gps is not totally accurate. Even with my recent update added I have to manually target a destination because it can't locate most addresses I enter, I've had numerous occasions where the Cobra gps does not have the streets I'm going to. I seriously mean that according to Cobra the streets don't exist even though they've been there for years. My best advise is to not buy the cobra. good luck
1244278
No it does not. I bought update $89.00 at the beginning of this year and it was waste of money. If you are looking for truck gps do not by this one.
732651
No, and so far no Map updates available.Get yourself a waterproof case for the Garmin, I stopped using this and put my Garmin in a case.
1974510
If you have purchased the Nuvi with lifetime updates you will need to log into Garmin and connect your Nuvi to the site to update all maps which will have road changes it does not automatically update. You can purchase an HD live traffic & automatic updater from Garmin. The new Garmin line of GPS does offer it and updates automatically.
2138534
I believe the "LM" means "lifetime maps." My unit did not have that feature originally, but it can be purchased. If I remember correctly, it was about $100 USD extra to purchase lifetime map updates.
1372067
I think they made the map system years ago, but they have updates that make it current, you can download for free.
1420477
It depends on when you bought it. They did have a promotional period when everyone got free map updates. but, if you bought it any other time, you have to pay for them.
1576306
I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while. Feb 24, 2014 by joshzaid
976341
You can get maps for Europe, I'm not sure about lifetime updates. But my advice is don't bother. Garmin is produced for the US. In Europe it's almost worthless. It got me lost all the time. I switched to TomTom, which is European and doesn't work very well in the US, and the accuracy there was almost 100 percent. Garmin is especially bad in European cities where the streets are very close together. In Spain I haven't noticed a single taxi driver who uses Garmin or who uses anything other than TomTom, for that matter.
2187342
I updated the maps once after purchasing the device as new version of the maps were available. Did not encounter any restriction on the no. of times I could do that. Also the documentation says that it is free for the 'usable' life of the device i.e. until the device can support the newer versions of the map either in the sense of its capability or storage space.
1643686
No, and the actual amount of info shown is very minimal compared to competition. Even after the latest map update, serious map errors and POI list is nearly worthless. Buy anything else, it can't be a lower quality product. Large screen is only useful feature. Just completed an 8500 mile trip around the county with this frustrating device!
724469
Firmware updates are free. Map updates vary depending upon your wants and needs. Once you purchase a Garmin unit, Garmin has a 60-day map update policy. If a new map comes out within those 60 days of purchase, you get it free. Many people don't want or need map updates very frequently, but when they do it costs about 75 bucks for North America. Garmin also has a "NuMap" policy where you can update your maps 4 times a year for as long as you own your Garmin for a one-time charge of about 120 bucks (North America).
997202
not really a subscription fee. certain models and stores offer lifetime maps with the unit but don't assume it comes with lifetime maps. Do not buy the traffic adapter. Its worthless.
208542
Yes but only after you pay for the life time map updates ...well worth it hasn't gotten me lost yet.
2127510
Has life time map but no tomtom support....my last map update wars 4 month ago because cant connect device with the computer..but nobody helps.....my advise....use another gps....frank
1790341
Some new devices include (at a higher cost) the "lifetime update" option, while others (at less cost) do not... needless to say, you get what you pay for. Rather than replace your old Garmin, you might be better to just buy a map upgrade. Be careful, though, and don't do what I did: I recently bought a lifetime map upgrade for my Nuvi 205, and when it came in the mail, I was shocked to read the fine print and learn that the 205 has limited memory and that this update could not be loaded fully into a 205. MAKE SURE the map update that you buy is compatible with your specific model.
1004703
I would update the maps when you purchase it. I am still using mine with a few small glitches in the maps and it isn't a big deal, but I would update them if I were going to Europe. When I was in Italy in 2012 they worked flawless!
2080164
Yes, but be aware of certain models. You will have to pay high cost for map updates.Make sure you buy a model that offers free lifetime up dates.