map updates How often are map updates made? How does one update the data in the unit?
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For updates now, they charge you about $100.00 and they send you a CD to do the update.
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Refurbished units are almost always good deals. Except for an insert statement indicating that my 340S was a refurbed unit, it looked brand new. Note that most recent map updates are not part of the refurbed package, but then I avoid the hassle and hazards of such downloads anyway. For the basic purpose of getting from point A to point B such updates are of little value to the vast majority of users.
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They usually give you the latest update. But, periodically, you will need to get updates as rivers can constantly shift silt and change. You can check the date when you get it to see how old it is. Garmin will provide updates on their site. Of course, it also depends on what equipment you are using it on and your GPS antenna.
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I emailed Garmin about the 2009 map updates, and getting them free as well since you purchased one now with the obsolete maps on it. This is what they had to say. Thank you for contacting Garmin International. Our newest version of mapping software was released in May of 2007. The title of this update is City Navigator NT 2008. Map updates are released every 12 - 15 months. You can probably expect our next map update to be released sometime in the Summer of 2008. To check for this update please log onto our website www.garmin.com and click on "MAPS" at the top of the page. The next screen will show "MAP UPDATES", please click on it. This will allow you to type in your 'serial number' in the search field. Type in your serial number and click on 'Find'. This will display your mapping update if there is one to order. If nothing displays this will indicate that your Garmin is already fully up to date. If a map update displays you will also notice there is a link that should allow you to register your product to receive this at no cost. If this is an option your first mapping update will be at no charge. ** Keep in mind for the future, map updates are at a cost. ** Map update can be ordered online from our website www.garmin.com, over the phone at 1.800.800.1020, or in local retail store like Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart etc. The cost for this update is generally around $75.00 to order. This will be a DVD formatted software disk that will be able to load to your computer. You will need a USB cable to connect your Garmin to the computer for the update to complete. This process is said to take around 45 minutes. This update will give your Garmin device updates on streets, highways, construction, restaurants etc. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns regarding this update
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Hello, Excellent device, You can install maps and update the version after you receive the product. Great success in whatever you choose. JUD
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It based on GPS join with locations DB that update continuously.It works really good. but the update application is terrible :-(
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No, and so far no Map updates available.Get yourself a waterproof case for the Garmin, I stopped using this and put my Garmin in a case.
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Map updates are rarely needed for the lifetime of the GPS... I would NEVER EVER pay a monthly fee... Ripp-off
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I have been in contact with a guy in China who informed me today 8/5/14 that there was a $81 cost to get the map updates. However mine was shipped (about 3 weeks ago) and it has the latest maps) for my area. I live in Missouri.
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this unit's map is outdate. The update costs 100 bucks.Magellan sells you milk which has gone bad and ask you to pay 100 bucks for update, becasue they are buying milk from someone else. Give me a break.
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Traffic data is received over public FM radio signals, so you're good until the data format changes. There's nothing to subscribe to. As for map updates, that has nothing to do with the traffic receiver.
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Want to know if map updates are available for this GPS? Free or not. if not, in a year or two maps tend to become unreliable. Want to know how much cost?
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The maps are stored on an SD memory card so updating would either require updating or swapping out that card.
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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.
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Thank you for replied my message. I just recieved and it had a new map version. Thank you again,
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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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I think they made the map system years ago, but they have updates that make it current, you can download for free.