What does "maps are large and need additional memory for download" mean (saw that in another answer)? Obviously, I'm a novice.
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The "maps" feature can be updated regularly by hooking it up to a computer and downloading the new map information. It appears that the memory inside the GPS does not have enough storage capacity for all of the map updates. At least that is what this person is saying was his/her experience. I haven't tried to update any maps yet, so I can't verify the Garmin's storage capacity. I can't imagine that it wouldn't have enough for at least one or two updates, but I have no personal knowledge.
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All depends on what you plan to use it for.Usually more is better.I have the 16GB unit and that is fine for me.I will never use the 16GB. But if you plan to download a real lot then get the bigger one.There is an expansion slot on all.
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this model has United states, Canada, and Mexico maps loaded, it does not have enough internal memory to load any more maps, you would have to delete this map (make sure you back it up first) and then buy another map if you were to go outside of these countries
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TomTom is a bunch of cheapskates is what's up. Notice that nearly every other device on the market has more internal memory AND an SD expansion slot. By crippling the amount of memory, it allows them to limit "lifetime map updates" for the M units. It states on the voucher that maps will only be updated "for the useful lifetime" of the the unit - meaning once maps become any bigger, there's no way to increase the GPS' memory and therefore it's useful life is over, because the maps just won't physically fit. TomTom COULD HAVE upped the memory or included an expansion slot, but that would have meant that they are on the hook for many more map updates. TomTom is a bunch of cheapskates is what's up. Notice that nearly every other device on the market has more internal memory AND an SD expansion slot. By crippling the amount of memory, it allows them to limit "lifetime map updates" for the M units. It states on the voucher that maps will only be updated "for the useful lifetime" of the the unit - meaning once maps become any bigger, there's no way to increase the GPS' memory and therefore it's useful life is over, because the maps just won't physically fit. TomTom COULD HAVE upped the memory or included an expansion... » Read More TomTom is a bunch of cheapskates is what's up. Notice that nearly every other device on the market has more internal memory AND an SD expansion slot. By crippling the amount of memory, it allows them to limit "lifetime map updates" for the M units. It states on the voucher that maps will only be updated "for the useful lifetime" of the the unit - meaning once maps become any bigger, there's no way to increase the GPS' memory and therefore it's useful life is over, because the maps just won't physically fit. TomTom COULD HAVE upped the memory or included an expansion slot, but that would have meant that they are on the hook for many more map updates. « Show Less
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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.
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As Richard responded, you do need to get the micro SD card and then you can load maps. I had found free topos to load from online, but I can't remember the site for right now. They worked perfect however.
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Go and check out the manual, there must be an SD card slot. Otherwise load the map via the computer to the internal memory. Maps are good value for the money.
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I believe that is probably because of all the preloaded things which take up some of that space. So when it says 8gbs it's including that as part of it. So in actuality you have 6.71gbs.
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2GB is a limitation with some maps. Try loading a 24K topo map of more than a few states and yer out of luck. I can fit WA and OR on a 2GB but trying to also load my CA or NV 24K's and they just won't fit.
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Well If I am not mistaking, it was only 500 Mb of apps installed because right now I do have more than a Gb with stuff I have installed, there is plenty of space on 16Gb to add your personal MP3, movies, pics, apps, etc.
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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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In BaseCamp there is an option to load maps to SD card, which I recommend. 32 gb SD card can hold a lot of maps, tracks and routes. If you buy Garmin maps, get the DVDs. They are unlocked (can be used on any Garmin device).
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Yes, it should be 4GB. "4 MB" that is a typo. Thanks alerting us to this you have sharp eyes.
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The version I bought has a 16gb memory with 4.86gb used by system files. I added on a 30gb memory card. Hopefully that helps.
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Maps: yesExpansión card: yes, i think up to 32 gbApps on sd card: yes, I'm not sure if all, I had loaded a lot of apps on my daugther phone, but I think not all apps can be transfer to sd card
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John: I'm using a normal sd card, with 32 GB capacity. Try to buy a fast one. Regards, I hope this help
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All depends on what you plan to use it for. Usually more is better. I have the 16GB unit and that is fine for me. I will never use the 16GB. But if you plan to download a real lot then get the bigger one. There is an expansion slot on all.