Can I add a new maps to it?
769497
Call Escort. I think you have to buy an update from them and they send you a SD card.
1500451
Mine has free map upgrades for life, not sure if that is what you are asking though.
393307
If you have loaded maps into it - yes. If you have not loaded maps it tries then give you a message that there are no maps to give directions from. I found instructions and links to get free maps by googling dcrainmaker. He has a great web site where reviews stuff and gives directions on improvements - like maps.
897736
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
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.
701916
When new, the Garmin leaves very little extra memory and the map data is ever expanding. The first answer is a good one. Add a micro memory card and try to upload the new data.
239922
Unlike these other morons that have the unit wired wrong. (If the unit resets, you have it wired wrong!) Yes, you can update the GPS maps. It is done via a dedicated SDHC card.
2215923
Yes. Yes you can. Pro: With a little searching you can find open source digital topo maps maps that are pretty good, though maybe not super specialized. I got the 600 and have done this and have been quite satisfied. Con: Still, since I didn't get the 600t I can't say what the quality of those maps is.
1626849
Thanks. I think people were talking about buying newer units so they wouldn't have to pay for updates for older units, and not because the maps weren't updatable. That's what confused me.
1696121
you can download additional maps from the website but not directly on the device. there is also a fee
1347264
You should ask Garmin as they would have to have the maps you need to load to use it there.
1056825
Maps for North America are already installed. They need to be updated periodically (~once a year) but the unit should come ready to use.
848524
Yes, it comes with everything. I think the update to the most current maps is free too.
1218364
I don't know if it does but I will tell you that I purchased this item and it was not loaded with any maps. So it was useless unless you wanted to spend another $60 to load the maps on. Be careful.
1814831
NoBut you can add what you want from new and updated maps through the internet .
1204270
yes you still be able to receive the map updates, every update can last at least two or three years it just a little differences.
2041185
I found that the 3rd party maps ordered at a greatly discounted price does not allow for updates of maps. I guess if it came with the maps preloaded you would get the lifetime updates (LM). I currently have the European maps and get the updates. Did you purchase the unit with LM designated behind model number?