Does anyone know how to get the "lifetime map updates" so far the only option Magellan has given me is lifetime if I pay for a yearly subscription for the rest of my life.
869806
There's a FAQ on their website that will tell you why you have to pay for updates.
869807
I just recently purchased the Magellan and have been promised lifetime updates, so have not had that experience. I am not totally sold on the device as it has misdirected me several times to an incorrect location. I complained to the company and was told to download maps AGAIN which I have done and am still having problems. However I purchased the product more than 30 days ago so it cannot be returned. I also find it not very easy to use, which my family agrees with as they all use another product. Has anyone else had trouble with this device.
869808
Although I haven't tried recently, I have nut been able to todays my maps in the past and understand that others have had the same problem. Personally, I think Amazon.com should throughly investigate the problem with a thought toward discontinuing the Magellan product line if the promoted updates are not made readily accessible.
38000
Some new devices include (at a higher cost) the "lifetime update" option, while others (at less cost) do not... needless to say, you get what you pay for. Rather than replace your old Garmin, you might be better to just buy a map upgrade. Be careful, though, and don't do what I did: I recently bought a lifetime map upgrade for my Nuvi 205, and when it came in the mail, I was shocked to read the fine print and learn that the 205 has limited memory and that this update could not be loaded fully into a 205. MAKE SURE the map update that you buy is compatible with your specific model. Some new devices include (at a higher cost) the "lifetime update" option, while others (at less cost) do not... needless to say, you get what you pay for. Rather than replace your old Garmin, you might be better to just buy a map upgrade. Be careful, though, and don't do what I did: I recently bought a lifetime map upgrade for my Nuvi 205, and when it came in the mail, I was shocked to read the fine print and learn that the 205 has limited memory and that this update could not be loaded fully into a 205. MAKE SURE the map update that you buy is compatible with your specific model.
76833
I suspect that the 'LM' in the product name indicates free 'lifetime map' updates...you pay for it with the price. You will have to register with Garmin.So, NO ! you don't pay for map updates.
1400988
I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while.
2000345
I think you mean model LM. The LM stands for Lifetime Maps. You register the GPS with Garmin, download an app called Garmin Express, and use it to check for updates. The updates to the firmware and maps are free for life, whereas you have to pay for updates if you don't buy the LM model. I have owned mine 2 1/2 months, and done 2 firmware updates I would have had to pay for without LM
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?
1212319
I have the same issue so I emailed the seller asking him about the lifetime map updates that I couldn't find the website. He responded back with the unit already had the newest map installed and he would send me the link when a new update comes out.
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I just called Garmin. The person who answered the phone said that if you get a unit with V8 mapping data you will be sent a free update when they become available at the end of July 2007 [or maybe early August]. To get the free update, don't order it through ordinary channels. Call customer support and talk to a person. He reassured me that it won't matter who I happen to talk to when I call back; this is the new policy. It tool me 10 minutes to get through at 10:40AM PDT. As soon as they announce the update, at which point the rumor of the new policy will have spread far and wide, i'm sure wait times will increase, but there's a finite number of units covered so it'll settle down if you wait a week or so. They also told me to expect substantial improvements in the map data and POI data of V2008 over V8. This last statement, of course, should be taken with a grain of salt. -dk
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Here is how you can "discover" that the 540TM World Traveler with Lifetime Map Updates, doesn't include updates to the European maps. Go to the TomTom site. Choose products, then the 540TM World Traveler. Click on "Lifetime Map Updates" -- it's really a link. Look at the sidebar box. On the lower right hand side, there's a small arrow. Click on that arrow THREE times, to get to the last "page". There it is, buried as the very last sentence -- no map updates for Europe. Seems pretty deceptive to me, to bury an important statement like that, for an edition of the GPS that is specifically for people who are likely to want European map updates. Here is how you can "discover" that the 540TM World Traveler with Lifetime Map Updates, doesn't include updates to the European maps. Go to the TomTom site. Choose products, then the 540TM World Traveler. Click on "Lifetime Map Updates" -- it's really a link. Look at the sidebar box. On the lower right hand side, there's a small arrow. Click on that arrow THREE times, to get to the last "page". There it is, buried as the very last sentence -- no map updates for Europe. Seems pretty deceptive to me, to bury an important statement like that, for an edition of the... » Read More Here is how you can "discover" that the 540TM World Traveler with Lifetime Map Updates, doesn't include updates to the European maps. Go to the TomTom site. Choose products, then the 540TM World Traveler. Click on "Lifetime Map Updates" -- it's really a link. Look at the sidebar box. On the lower right hand side, there's a small arrow. Click on that arrow THREE times, to get to the last "page". There it is, buried as the very last sentence -- no map updates for Europe. Seems pretty deceptive to me, to bury an important statement like that, for an edition of the GPS that is specifically for people who are likely to want European map updates. « Show Less
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Their marketing indicates that the updates include the map of Europe, but in fact it does not.See the company's statement at: http://www.tomtom.com/en_us/services/other/lifetime-map-updates/#tab:tab2
1809953
Lifetime map updates should still be working. The only thing I've read is that you should let it update the unit fully with the one free update (outside of the lifetime maps) and not put in the code for the lifetime map updates until later. It may have trouble if you put the code in right away.I have this model that I bought about a month and a half ago. Works great. No complaints.
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Correction on this. Lifetime Maps ONLY lasts while the model is still on their website. Once they discontinue it on their website you no longer get map updates.
629284
My Via 1500 came brand new with lifetime maps. From day 1 the web site said it was expired. I download peripheral stuff but as far as I know the maps are not included. They do offer an update for $70. Thanks!"My Tom Tom" is the software for the 1500. "Tom Tom Home" will not work.I tried to deal with Tom Tom support but got nowhere. Good luck
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Mike: If you are purchasing a Magellan RoadMate make sure the unit has letters "L" and a "M" after the model number. Those letters stand for Lifetime Maps. The letter "T" stands for Traffic. If there is not a "L" and "M" then you will have to pay for maps. Here is what benefit AAA offers Magellan purchasers. See this Magellan Webpage. http://www.magellangps.com/AAA_Benefits
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The last software upgrade for this model on Magellan's website is from 2010. The last map update I could find was from Dec 2007 (see http://gpsinformation.net/allory/magfeat.htm#rm3000). So yeah, I would say that the gps upgrades on both map and software sides are obsolete (4+ yrs old)
821184
It comes with both Lifetime Maps and Lifetime Traffic. Be advised that if you are using Windows XP Media Center Edition, the updated will not download and install. Any later Windows version works just fine. Garmin customer support was extremely helpful in making the Map update go smoothly.
1420477
It depends on when you bought it. They did have a promotional period when everyone got free map updates. but, if you bought it any other time, you have to pay for them.