what does it mean that this product is discontinued? can you still purchase with the lifetime map updates?
895007
not sure... i do know that this product is not good for truckers, as it is advertised. and I will not go with garmin again when this gets replaced.
895008
yes you can did you register or your products if so go to your Garmin online and pull up your products then check for updates it will tell you if you need some then and now I own this one and the 465 version and have no problem
1056823
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
73429
It's a discontinued model by Garmin. You get more bang for the buck when buying this model. I just updated it to the latest 2010 maps and operating system.
485285
I purchased a Magellan RoadMate 5120-LMTX because it was supposed to have free lifetime map updates. It's been 7 months and I haven't been able to get any updates, and now today I'm told the update will cost $69.95. That doesn't sound free to me!
486899
When I tried to activate the Lifetime Map Updates, I got the following message."The activation code you entered has already been used. You cannot use the same code more than once."How can I resolve this?
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.
1400991
My inquiry to TomTom:"I would like to buy this "TomTom VIA 1505M World Traveler Edition GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps" from Amazon. However, it is not clear to me if the Lifetime Maps includes all of the maps included in the package. Can you confirm that Premium Maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe are included with Free Lifetime Map Updates as well as how many updates per year will be provided?"TomTom response:"I understand you wish to purchase VIA 1505 world Travel edition. WTE device comes with Lifetime Maps for USA., Canada and Mexico only and in order to update the map of Europe we would need to purchase the Map Update Service." My inquiry to TomTom:"I would like to buy this "TomTom VIA 1505M World Traveler Edition GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps" from Amazon. However, it is not clear to me if the Lifetime Maps includes all of the maps included in the package. Can you confirm that Premium Maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe are included with Free Lifetime Map Updates as well as how many updates per year will be provided?"TomTom response:"I understand you wish to purchase VIA 1505 world Travel edition. WTE device comes with Lifetime Maps for USA.,... » Read More My inquiry to TomTom:"I would like to buy this "TomTom VIA 1505M World Traveler Edition GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps" from Amazon. However, it is not clear to me if the Lifetime Maps includes all of the maps included in the package. Can you confirm that Premium Maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe are included with Free Lifetime Map Updates as well as how many updates per year will be provided?"TomTom response:"I understand you wish to purchase VIA 1505 world Travel edition. WTE device comes with Lifetime Maps for USA., Canada and Mexico only and in order to update the map of Europe we would need to purchase the Map Update Service." « Show Less
1291425
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.
261044
Thank you for this information. I was about to click the buy button on this product because I wanted maps for both the US and Europe, and I wanted the lifetime updates on both. The literature and web sites are completely deceptive on this matter and I will avoid TomTom in the future as a result.
239921
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?
268455
The garmin maps are no good. Pretty outdated and are not life time. You need to download the latest maps if updates are available.
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!
1144642
The LM after 660 indicates lifetime maps. Lifetime, as Garmin defines it, is the useful life of the unit. When the unit can no longer accept system upgrades, which make it compatible with the current map downloads, then it is considered obsolete and its lifetime has ended. The 660 is a popular unit and should be around for a while, however, it will become obsolete at some point. When that happens you either use the last upgrade of maps that you have as long as they are useful, or you buy a newer unit.
180492
Maps that are 3-4 years old are considered new. There is no support from Power Acoustik or navteq but i'm sure there are other units that share the same maps which you can upgrade. Since the maps are on a SD card i'm sure there's a way to update it, just not through Power Acoustik or Navteq.
1004703
I would update the maps when you purchase it. I am still using mine with a few small glitches in the maps and it isn't a big deal, but I would update them if I were going to Europe. When I was in Italy in 2012 they worked flawless!
984062
Do let us know what map version ships with your unit. FWIW, the price was $5 cheaper last week, then they raised it $8 this week, and subsequently lowered it $3. No clue..
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?