How much memory would you add for lifetime map updates
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I am not sure to understand the question.The device contains internal storage of approx. 1 GByte. In my case, that storage is used to 79% for the US/Canada maps and data. I usually load my trips and data back to my laptop and clear the trip data. But trip data is very small. So I assume, the storage would be good for some years, until the government will build thousands of new roads ;-)There is a micro-SD slot for additional storage for maps of other countries or regions too.If you refer to the built in RAM (for calculations of trips), there is no information available as far as I know. I am not sure to understand the question.The device contains internal storage of approx. 1 GByte. In my case, that storage is used to 79% for the US/Canada maps and data. I usually load my trips and data back to my laptop and clear the trip data. But trip data is very small. So I assume, the storage would be good for some years, until the government will build thousands of new roads ;-)There is a micro-SD slot for additional storage for maps of other countries or regions too.If you refer to the built in RAM (for calculations of trips), there is no information available as... » Read More I am not sure to understand the question.The device contains internal storage of approx. 1 GByte. In my case, that storage is used to 79% for the US/Canada maps and data. I usually load my trips and data back to my laptop and clear the trip data. But trip data is very small. So I assume, the storage would be good for some years, until the government will build thousands of new roads ;-)There is a micro-SD slot for additional storage for maps of other countries or regions too.If you refer to the built in RAM (for calculations of trips), there is no information available as far as I know. « Show Less
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You might not even need one, I'd look at you storage space available, I added a 4GB just for the heck of it.
642212
None that I'm aware of. The map update data (map set with new/changed data) overwrites the existing maps.
1400988
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 Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!!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.
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If you install the micro sd, will it overwrite the maps that are not on the sd card?
1449583
There is a menu option to have the system overwrite old data automatically. I use a 16GB card and my unit records a continuous loop of a little over the last 48-hours.
485285
I purchased a Magellan RoadMate 5120-LMTX because it was supposed to have free lifetime map updates. It's been 7 months and I haven't been able to get any updates, and now today I'm told the update will cost $69.95. That doesn't sound free to me!
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It comes with lifetime maps you will have to update it with their website. Thank you
630378
Map updates are rarely needed for the lifetime of the GPS... I would NEVER EVER pay a monthly fee... Ripp-off
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Yes.Go to MenuGo to Setup MenuGo to FormatGo to Internal Memory & press ContinueThis should clear the memory.
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).
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Yes it has lifetime updates, just connect the USB cable to your computer & download the updates.
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Thank you. Sounds good. Now I want to find it in combo with the NuMaps Lifetime. Nuvi combo have the NuMaps Lifetime for $50 extra, but I can't find this with a combo yet.----------------Garmin said the one with lifetime update for maps (3790LMT) would be out in September, keep checking their website. Said the cost was $499.99. I hate to spend that money, but am getting the voice activated one for safety reasons. Said it was shipped to Best Buy, but I can find it only in Canada...
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I would suggest that you contact Garmin technical support and ask that same question to be sure your unit will support it - I have an older model Garmin nuvi and the last update I downloaded required me to put a memory card in to hold the amount of data - it was cheap enough - but something to consider is whether your unit will support current and future map updates & downloads - if your unit will support this lifetime maps update, go for it - great deal
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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.
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.
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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.
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No. It's only good for free lifetime map updates. You'll have to get the next one up that gives you traffic updates.
851731
I have a 255w some times it goes crazy taking you to a different place then you plugged in. The map update is close to $100.So I'm Locking for a GPS that advertises when there product maps were installed.