If upgrading from an older, 2007 Garmin GPS, can I transfer over all my saved locations? I have travel a lot and have a lot saved.
313020
Yes you can, it's easy and fast, you need to down load Garmin express from garmin.com to your computer and register both your garmin and then you can easily add all your saved locations, favorite, setting to your new garmin, good luck
469604
if you buy a garmin recently, it has a lifetime of updates for the maps it has preinstalled or that you purchased as an addition. careful of secondary markets, they may sell maps that are static and not updatable.
2008743
Load the supplied software and "check for software updates". If there are any (they do not seem to happen very often. I have found one update in 8 months), they can be downloaded, then transferred to the GPS via the supplied GPS cable.
729426
You'll find that the eXplorist GC has an older software, but the firmware is up-grade-able, but for "me" it only transferred using Win ExP. I had a lot of problems with the GPS freezing and had to remove the batteries. Spend a little more money for a Garmin.
1485834
Do you mean gps? There's an option to export the data from the garmin connect page.
1709582
Can I transfer the way points from a hummingbird 998C unit into this one? Will this save way points and track files? How detailed are the base maps... good enough to locate drop-offs, etc.?
1746033
Either at Garmin's website or if you go there and get the code of the upgrade you want you can shop elsewhere knowing the code of the item like on amazon or even ebay. That is the best answer I have.
631614
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.
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.
2145481
They'll become regionalized, but only if you pay for the upgrade. Garmin is apparently unwilling to support these units with current maps, so realize that if you buy one you are stuck with the older v8 mapping unless you are willing to fork out another $70 or so for upgrades (subject to the limitation pointed out by Tanner Gifford).
1889473
Yes, it certainly is. I'm glad I got it when I did; I just did my free yearly update and every update takes up a bit more space then the one before. I take it as a good thing. As I digress... Yeah, if it's a good price, grab it. It will work fine. Good Luck and don't forget to download all of the Garmin extras that you may find cool and/or useful from their website. You can register it anytime there as well.
976340
I did it. I believe Garmin still sells the updates, two ways: one at a time for$xx and lifetime for about 2*$xx.It saves a lot of mental hassle on should I do it or wait awhile to do it to save some money.DH
309244
That sounds strange. I have updated many Garmin GPS's and it never loses the favorites, etc.
2246597
I don't know, but I doubt it. I don't think updating fits Garmin's business model for those things - I think they like to sell you a new one.
853890
Yes, the problem you may run into is lack of memory for your unit. The current memory cards are beyond the units ability. Your only option is to get one from Garmin or only load a partial update for your area.
1289881
go to the gps find inf and look for 2008 version if sucessful it will show up there. I felt the same way you do and by using these updates in NC and SC I have not seen any updates. So you probably were sucessful as I was in two cases first getting the updates installed and two getting ripped off by Garmin see my rating and discussion. Good Luck.
1433461
I also purchased to upgrade and your apps will transfer as long as you paid for them. If they came installed on the old device, you have to purchase them again. Log into the Leapfrog parent portal to register and sync new leap pad! Sometimes it takes more than one try! Good luck!