Are the maps loaded on the unit already, or do you have to purchase them separately?
1119937
It was ready to go with maps. Although I did have the unfortunate experience of the unit not working when I wanted to navigate in our boat to Catalina. For some reason even with putting new batteries in, it would not come on. I did use it successfully on three trips to Catalina.
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.
1515041
Christine,As far as we know, this units comes blank and you have to get the card for the map you which this to display.At least the ones we bought came blank.Hope this helps...
504664
Yes, there are monitor out for that purpose and the maps are updatable but I have not done it yet.
541688
It included lifetime maps when new. I don't know if that would transfer if the unit were sold to someone who tried to re-register it. The map updates come 4 times per year and need to be done with the gps hooked up to an internet connected computer.
1212319
I have the same issue so I emailed the seller asking him about the lifetime map updates that I couldn't find the website. He responded back with the unit already had the newest map installed and he would send me the link when a new update comes out.
2278366
It's doesn't have the maps app pre loaded but its an android tablet so I'm sure you can download it
469605
As far as I can tell, the maps are current. You get regular updates after you register your GPS (just log in with it connected to your computer).
1444797
Normal no, pay to update maps yearly if you want to. I have operated with mine for 5years and have only done 1 map upgrade. So free to operate except the one map upgrade.
1233793
Yes,of course. It's pre-installed US Map well when it's sold on Amazon.com,thanks for your attention.
1649144
If you install the micro sd, will it overwrite the maps that are not on the sd card?
1031558
just got mine today (08/22/08). included maps are the 2008 edition. when i registered the product i got a free download for the 2009 edition - which i am taking advantage of as i type this... according to the 'thank you for registering' email, the free update to 2009 maps is available until september 21st, and when you accept the download, you have 90 days to get it before the product key expires. (its a good 2 hour download alone, not including install time)
2001142
Well, the one I bought has only North America and Europe Maps preloaded on it, and these can be updated regularly. You should contact Garmin directly through their website to inquire if you can upload maps from other regions onto the unit. Good luck.
180492
Maps that are 3-4 years old are considered new. There is no support from Power Acoustik or navteq but i'm sure there are other units that share the same maps which you can upgrade. Since the maps are on a SD card i'm sure there's a way to update it, just not through Power Acoustik or Navteq.
754423
Hello, Excellent device, You can install maps and update the version after you receive the product. Great success in whatever you choose. JUD
108673
No it does not, but yes, they can be purchased and installed. We installed them on one for a trip to Italy. I don't recall if we had to 'trade' maps or if we were able to install the Europe pack alongside the US.
5604
Have to agree with comments regarding refurb units. Buyer beware however that the maps will almost never be the newest available and my units maps were three updates old. The cost to buy the new maps would have meant the refurb unit + map upgrade would be same price as a new unit. Mmmmm. Aside from that annoyance and the refusal of TomTom to allow a free upgrade to new maps, the unit looks good as a new one.