Does this have free lifetime map updates? Also, is there chinese voice/languages?
2077385
It might have while the company was in business, but since it went out of business in 2009 we no longer get updates. Sadly.
2077386
My Moov R403 Had voice problems on the first day of usage. Not a good product for sound. It can be programmed for Chinese but if sounds doesn't work it's useless. I stopped using it out of frustration. I now my iPhone5 maps apps. it's much better for sound and maps are great! The apps are updated and a one time fee to buy. All you will need is car charger because the app uses a lot of the batteries on long trips..
2077387
I don't know. It's not working. It didn't work for very long after I got it. It was refurbished; but thought it would last a little while.
650745
yes, update only in software and other features such as voice. Not Road maps. To have Road maps update need to purchase online $80 or less on lifetime update.
1705167
I got the maps,traffic option and there is a car charger with the traffic option. There is s computer cable for the lifetime map update.
1722184
I have a 255, 255w's smaller brother with identical features, and have been using it for over a year. I love it, but once you get your free map update online, you have to buy future updates fron Garmin at hefty prices. It is cheaper to buy a new unit than pay for lifetime updates($119). A onetime update is @ $60. Though I love my 255, it's a pretty stiff toll. I'm thinking of trying something different, because there has been some new road construction near me, and my current maps don't always suit.
747256
No, it does not. I can't even update the maps either. I guess it's too old. I may try hooking it up to the software this weekend to give it another try. I hadn't tried for quite a few months.
1056825
Maps for North America are already installed. They need to be updated periodically (~once a year) but the unit should come ready to use.
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!
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!
815926
I have had no need for that information. You do receive free map updates. This is a wonderful GPS!!
1676056
Yes, you have to go to the website to update. Im not sure about map updates but you can find whatever you want to know on the website.
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
1223833
Hello Xiang Z. According to Tom Tom's website and product information, it has "Spoken navigation instructions" in Chinese Cantonese and Mandarin but not in system interface. I have owned this GPS for several years but I would not recommend you buy it. It is very slow and outdated compared to modern devices and the battery lasts short time. I would suggest a much better option is for you: A Nokia Lumia 520 smartphone. It sells very cheaply (around $50 U.S.) and it has full GPS capability (when you update to Windows Phone 8.1). I know many people use it as a GPS only but it is also a very good smartphone. Just make sure you buy unlocked or if you already have a carrier, you can get one very cheap at your local cell carrier store. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding the Nokia phone as I also own it and am very happy with it. Cheers!
387426
Nicole - if it states that you have lifetime map updates, then you do have them available through the gain website once you have registered your unit. I have had no issues with this feature over the past two years. As an owner a a Garmin product got over five years, I can confidently tell you that Garmin supports their products as advertised. Wanda
1457498
No you have to pay for map updates. The maps that come with it are pretty up-to-date, but not the most up-to-date. The unit gives you a website to go to for updates, and the process is pretty straightforward, but it does cost some money
2252905
Thank you. Sounds good. Now I want to find it in combo with the NuMaps Lifetime. Nuvi combo have the NuMaps Lifetime for $50 extra, but I can't find this with a combo yet.----------------Garmin said the one with lifetime update for maps (3790LMT) would be out in September, keep checking their website. Said the cost was $499.99. I hate to spend that money, but am getting the voice activated one for safety reasons. Said it was shipped to Best Buy, but I can find it only in Canada...
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!
889543
Thank you for replied my message. I just recieved and it had a new map version. Thank you again,