2008 or 2009 maps? I'm considering purchasing this product and wanted to know if it comes with the 2008 or 2009 road maps? I called customer service and they were of no help....
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I'm sure everyone will get a different response from their respective customer rep. on this topic. Mine agreed to give me the free update, but only after I fax him a receipt, which in this case is the Amazon return slip. So heads up, this "free update" doesn't seem to happen automatically...you have to ask for it.
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I just got off the phone with "Adam" from garmin. He told me (and confirmed it before answering) that if you buy a Garmin 360 you can get a "complimentary" 2009 map upgrade IF it is not already including. Which map included depends on packing date. The point to remember is you MUST REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT WITHIN 60 DAYS or you will have to pay for the update. I hope this helps.
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I really want to buy this GPS, but I won't until I make sure that i will get the new maps 2009, but it seems like it's a lot of headache, I don't know why it should be like this anyway, we are in 2009, how come i buy it with 2008 maps !!
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anyone know what the fee is if your past your date? we are thinking of buying this but want to make sure we can get updates in the future - even if it's "for a fee"
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Call Garmin again ... and again. Not everyone in support knows what they are talking about. Their guarantee states you have 60 days for the latest maps. Also note that Garmin has been messing up lately with these upgrades (not sure why).Just a note on the maps. There is nothing "magical" about new maps -- they may or may not make much difference in many areas of the country. I know people who have had a Garmin for several years and never updated the maps. And just because it says the maps are "new", doesn't mean they won't have missing roads or errors.
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We did not get a product registration card in any of our packaging. How do we do this? so that we can get an update, any ideas? Brent and Donna
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I bought mine 10 days ago from Amazon and it came with the 2008 map loaded. As Randy Thress said, you must register your product within 60 days and you get the 2009 map unlocked from the Garmin site for free.
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Thanks a lot, Rossi! Will be working on them shortly.BTW, what about the map application that comes with 08? because I'm stuck trying to figure out how to make any use of it... Any have the experience of downloading maps from the web and make it work MANNUALLy? because direct downloading and installing seems impossible!!! Thanks!Josh
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When I emailed NG, the person responded that their software works with the 60CSx. Just one week ago I first tried to download the maps into it and found that it can not be done. I emailed back a complaint and they indicated, as you did, that it only will transfer routes and waypoints. This screwed up my opportunity to use it on a vacation from which I just returned. So, I guess I'd better change my review so I don't give someone else the same misinformation.Sorry for any confusion. I was mislead by NG.
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Frm what I can see, it does,but only in a generic way. I caution against buying this upgrade tho. I had nothing but problems with my Garmin after I upgraded to this 2008 update. I ended up buying a newer model, and Wada uite frankly, I am not too happy with that either. I have been relying on AAA maps for the past year. Good luck.
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Gary, I have been researching the same use (snowmobiling) for the nuvi 500. sledgps dot com lists chips available either nationally or by region. The region maps are $50, the national $99. Did you get the 500, and do you like it? I want a crossover/multi mode unit and this one seems to be the only one available. I think the difference between this unit and the 550 is that the 500 has US road and US topo maps, and the 550 has north american roads but no topo maps. I don't know if sledgps maps will overlay on the topo. If anyone has tried this, please reply with info. I have not bought it yet, so can't answer your question directly (I want to be able to though). Finally I am torn on the mixed reviews on the unit. I can handle the missing USB cable, and AC adapter, but has everyone found the unit accurate, both on road and off road? Are the maps updated? Thanks...
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Navigon continues to officially sell maps in Europe, but no longer officially supports North America. As a matter of fact, they ended hardware sales and support in North America years ago...friend laid off as a matter of fact. If you're tech savvy, there are unofficial, generic maps available that are supported by this unit, but you'd need to look up which file type and then download it to a flash card. I started using Google Maps on Android and traffic is only tradeoff...Google Traffic isn't quite "fully baked" yet. Stand alone GPS era has just about passed into history. :- (
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I'm confused with these map versions I'm reading about. I see a v8, v2008, and one called City Navigator NT. I see that your saying the v8 is the oldest but what is the difference between the v2008 and city navigator? ThanksLW
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The current map update is 2014.4. The unit came with a 2008 version. The unit would not accept the update and Garmin could not help due to the age of the unit. It is not a charging/mounting issue.
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Updated streets.. developments that didn't exist 5 years ago are now on the map.. This is my 3rd or 4th version... I update it every few years.It really IS very useful.. The updated version also gives you DETAILED information for each place you stop at along your way, which is especially useful when you are traveling for 3 or 4 days.. I really like 2013, I was in too much of a hurry to wait for 2014..
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Hi Eddie.Maps are currently updated to the latest version (late 2013). I suspect newer ones coming out soon though. They are updated using a SD card. You can purchase new ones on pioneers website or download them (hint. Avic411.com usually posts them a few weeks after public release)Let me know if you have any other questions
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The map are loaded on this unit. The maps are from 2010. I would recommend getting the life time updates for 100.00 bucks that way you will be up to date with road in the US. P.Hansen
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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....
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Chrisitine, This item does not come with any maps as far as we know. At least the ones we ordered needed the map card to be iserted to show it. Hope this help...
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Chris,I ordered my Garmin 370 on August 8, and just received it on August 13. Unfortunately, this unit appears to have the outdated map of North America. How can I confirm that the v9 European map is on the unit? How long did it take for you to receive the newly-released North American maps from Garmin? I live in the UK, but will be in PA until August 26, 2007. Am I likely to receive the maps before departing from the USA? I plan to call Garmin tomorrow to request the newly-released N. American maps free of charge. Did your request for the updated maps require negotiation or was the representative easily convinced to provide the maps free of charge?Thanks for your feedback! Chris,I ordered my Garmin 370 on August 8, and just received it on August 13. Unfortunately, this unit appears to have the outdated map of North America. How can I confirm that the v9 European map is on the unit? How long did it take for you to receive the newly-released North American maps from Garmin? I live in the UK, but will be in PA until August 26, 2007. Am I likely to receive the maps before departing from the USA? I plan to call Garmin tomorrow to request the newly-released N. American maps free of charge. Did your request for the updated maps require negotiation or was... » Read More Chris,I ordered my Garmin 370 on August 8, and just received it on August 13. Unfortunately, this unit appears to have the outdated map of North America. How can I confirm that the v9 European map is on the unit? How long did it take for you to receive the newly-released North American maps from Garmin? I live in the UK, but will be in PA until August 26, 2007. Am I likely to receive the maps before departing from the USA? I plan to call Garmin tomorrow to request the newly-released N. American maps free of charge. Did your request for the updated maps require negotiation or was the representative easily convinced to provide the maps free of charge?Thanks for your feedback! « Show Less
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Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I don't think you can load these on Garmin GPS either. Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I... » Read More Good maps! None of the GPS TOPO discs available are very current and up to date(2013). They are based on NSGS surveys done in the areas which date back many years ago in some instances. Sometimes it will refer to old roads that are now paved. For the most part they are the best thing for accurate TOPO navigation. Depending on what you are doing. I also recomend the using Google Earth satellite to pre scout the areas you want to travel. I actually think that the National Geographic TOPO disc maps by state are better when it comes to showing more historical points, but they are also dated. I don't think you can load these on Garmin GPS either. « Show Less
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I have just bought a Tomtom XL from Amazon. The SW told me my map is up to date, yet, I know the map was released at 2007. Instead of going thru the tool->latest map guarantee menu, I went to other menu to purchase the map, the message said my map is 5 quarter behind and then when I tried to purchase, it showed the version of the map available to my system is at 8.xxx.I will have to call Tomtom tomorrow to find out what's going on.
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Hi Kwilt. Fellow Cheesehead here (Waukesha). Very glad to see 2009 map version shipping with these. Saves me time and hassle. Guess I should have left mine at 'free shipping' instead of next day :-)I'm interested in the SW version that comes with it. Is it 4.5 or something else? Thanks!Mike D