do you get lifetime free maps
188866
Garmin 55 does not have lifetime free maps. Garmin 55LMT has free lifetime maps and traffic.
1248107
I've owned this unit (before "lifetime Maps and Traffic) for about a year and a half now. I've updated my maps approx once per quarter when Garmin makes them available. The updates take a while, but they do, in fact, offer them. When I got mine I had to purchase "lifetime maps" as an additional option. The units of today are almost all including lifetime map updates as part of the unit.For the price here on the Gold Box ....... It's a steal! Go for it.
1898703
Are you talking about the plugins that come with the bundle or individual plugins that you buy alone? If you're talking about the ones that come with it, then yes, because you have a lifetime free update and you should be able to access all of them. If you're talking individual ones, yes. You can add them to FL when you get them.
1400986
TomTom 1505M World Traveler Edition should include free lifetime maps of USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe
1933824
No it does not. But you can purchase a map upgrade that you can then use for the life of the unit. It does however come with lifetime traffic updates.
1979549
I was wondering about this as well so chatted with the sales team and they said you get one free lifetime membership. Here's the rundown of what they said:
1255573
so the map in it doesnt 'expire' forcing you to get a new map? i was under the impression it was like a subscription and after x amount of time the device didnt work any more til you got the new subscription..?
261050
I am very upset about this. The Amazon website states that maps of US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe are included with lifetime updates. I bought this unit for European driving and bought this specifically for free lifetime European map updates. Even if you go to TomTom's web site, it mentions free lifetime updates. No where on the page for this device does it say that European map updates are not included. I called TomTom and the customer service was horrible. After 20 minutes on hold I explained to a "supervisor" that this was deceptive and wrong and he hung up on me. This company is deceptive and has disdain for it's customers.
902456
I THINK they're the same unit. It's just that the "base" model comes with the latest map revision ... and no more. When the maps are revised ( updated ) you'd be notified that a revision is available but you'd need to buy the revision to download and install it in your unit. The alternative, "with lifetime maps" purchase costs a little more, but subsequent updates are provided at no further charge for the unit's "lifetime" (or for yours). I think the latter was a better buy and so that's what I chose. Happy trails!
487474
The Tom Tom 1535 I purchased had free maps for the life of the unit. You can buy Tom Toms for less money that do not have this feature. This is my understanding when I purchased this unit. So far, I keep getting up dates on the unit.
1244271
My husband says the maps are dated and it does not have the lifetime maps like garmin... He has been happy with this unit for the most part...
1451548
I bought one during Prime day and received it on July 16th 2015. The one I received had maps of both North America and Europe pre-loaded. I plugged it in and both maps updated (put a 32GB SD card in mine first that I had already) without issue. My Tom Tom account shows lifetime updates for both maps. Hope this helps others trying to decide.
630380
I'm not a tester and don't own the unit (not yet anyway), but I've been checking it out... yes, the monthly service is $10-13 after the initial 3 month free period expires. Based on my experience with other units, this is about the same as the cost of one or more map updates per year that other vendors charge for, but the service includes more ... so for me, this will not be a big concern.
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.
145012
You cant get free maps. You have to buy them following instructions from TomTom site.
1809952
So what about the Lifetime Map Updates? Some of the more recent reviews make it seem like they are no longer functioning. Is this true? And how old is this model/when was it first released? Thanks in advance!Edit: Thought I'd add that I just bought an XL 335 SE from Wal-Mart on Black Friday for $80. It works well, but it seems like this would be a significant upgrade from that model for only $10 more! Tell me if I'm wrong!
1372067
I think they made the map system years ago, but they have updates that make it current, you can download for free.