QUESTION!!! I was checking out C520 at Circuit City the other day and disappointed that C520 doesn't recognize my home address. I tested other brands such as garmin, LG, etc. and didn't have any problem reading my address. How oftern does Mio update their map? How much do they charge? QUESTION!!! I was checking out C520 at Circuit City the other day and disappointed that C520 doesn't recognize my home address. I tested other brands such as garmin, LG, etc. and didn't... » Read More QUESTION!!! I was checking out C520 at Circuit City the other day and disappointed that C520 doesn't recognize my home address. I tested other brands such as garmin, LG, etc. and didn't have any problem reading my address. How oftern does Mio update their map? How much do they charge? « Show Less
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No, it is not an exaggeration. Everywhere there was a side road shooting off into the median (whether there was a traffic light or just a cut road), it said to stay right. Very annoying. It is not a case of road name changes, or anything like that. Dale Mabry runs from Macdill AFB all the way to Pasco County. I realize an open convertible is not far to comment on the volume, I said it was closed, and although it is more noisy than other cars, it is not that bad. Anyway, has anyone tried this:C520-PowerCradle: Mio C520 Factory Power Cradle with built-in speaker No, it is not an exaggeration. Everywhere there was a side road shooting off into the median (whether there was a traffic light or just a cut road), it said to stay right. Very annoying. It is not a case of road name changes, or anything like that. Dale Mabry runs from Macdill AFB all the way to Pasco County. I realize an open convertible is not far to comment on the volume, I said it was closed, and although it is more noisy than other cars, it is not that bad. Anyway, has anyone tried this:C520-PowerCradle: Mio... » Read More No, it is not an exaggeration. Everywhere there was a side road shooting off into the median (whether there was a traffic light or just a cut road), it said to stay right. Very annoying. It is not a case of road name changes, or anything like that. Dale Mabry runs from Macdill AFB all the way to Pasco County. I realize an open convertible is not far to comment on the volume, I said it was closed, and although it is more noisy than other cars, it is not that bad. Anyway, has anyone tried this:C520-PowerCradle: Mio C520 Factory Power Cradle with built-in speaker « Show Less
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Is there some way to update the maps or firmware? How do we know we have the latest version? My wife's TomTom plugs into the USB port and downloads the updates automatically. I see nothing other than MIO transfer, which is not very intuitive or useful.
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Bruce,Yes there is.The latest versio of MioMap v3.3 software to the latest version is dated July 5, 2007, and can be upgraded from Mio's European website. This upgrade only updates the routing software, but leaves your maps, POIs and history intact.Go to MioNav dot com (which takes you to the Mio forum in gpspassion dot com website). Search for the topic "Updates for miomap V3.3 are available" and you will find the relevant link. I did my upgrade a couple weeks ago.
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MIO's map data is only a few months old in the MIO c520. The map data belongs to Tele Atlas. The Garmin is Nav Tech data. Garmin will update their data in August of 2007. What is your home address that you said was not in the MIO? Can you see it on the map? If so you may be entering it incorrectly where there is a different name for the street in the map database.
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I did the update, went smooth. Do you know is there is a comprehensive list of what was fixed/updated?I have some issues driving on a divided highway (Dale Mabry in Tampa) when you go by all the turn lanes between median, the gps tells you to "stay right ahead", every half mile or so, very annoying and not needed. I am already on the road I should be on. Any word on the volume, I have sebring convertible, with the top up it is noisier than the average car, really can't even hear the gps.
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You need to run MioMap select "About" in one of the sub-menus to find which version. The version and date will be displayed.The update does not affect the US/Canada or POIs. It simply updates MioMap software with some bug fixes and language updates. There is no guide. Simply download and install the MioMap updater utility. Then hook up your Mio with the USB cable to your PC and run the utility. It will give you some menu options, to which you should leave the defaults as is. After the upgrade, shutdown and reboot your Mio by pressing and holding the power button for several seconds. After it reboots, select "About" under MioMap to see that the upgrade was successful. You need to run MioMap select "About" in one of the sub-menus to find which version. The version and date will be displayed.The update does not affect the US/Canada or POIs. It simply updates MioMap software with some bug fixes and language updates. There is no guide. Simply download and install the MioMap updater utility. Then hook up your Mio with the USB cable to your PC and run the utility. It will give you some menu options, to which you should leave the defaults as is. After the upgrade, shutdown and reboot your Mio by pressing and holding the power... » Read More You need to run MioMap select "About" in one of the sub-menus to find which version. The version and date will be displayed.The update does not affect the US/Canada or POIs. It simply updates MioMap software with some bug fixes and language updates. There is no guide. Simply download and install the MioMap updater utility. Then hook up your Mio with the USB cable to your PC and run the utility. It will give you some menu options, to which you should leave the defaults as is. After the upgrade, shutdown and reboot your Mio by pressing and holding the power button for several seconds. After it reboots, select "About" under MioMap to see that the upgrade was successful. « Show Less
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How can I find the date version of the current software I have?Is there a guide to how to isntall teh update from the mio site? So it is ok to update the US version with the European update?
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Have to agree with comments regarding refurb units. Buyer beware however that the maps will almost never be the newest available and my units maps were three updates old. The cost to buy the new maps would have meant the refurb unit + map upgrade would be same price as a new unit. Mmmmm. Aside from that annoyance and the refusal of TomTom to allow a free upgrade to new maps, the unit looks good as a new one.
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Typically, you update the unit for free once after purchase so they should be completely up to date. My best advice is to use the unit out of the box first without updates. It should have some maps in it and work, even if all roads aren't current. If it works as advertised, go ahead and update your U.S. maps right away then update the European maps about a month before your trip. If it doesn't work out of the box, return it and get a new unit right away. Some of the units have problems, it's best to get rid of the lemons immediately rather than try to fix them (I had this problem with a TomTom, once I sent it in for repairs - and they sent me a different unit back - I could no longer get a refund. Typically, you update the unit for free once after purchase so they should be completely up to date. My best advice is to use the unit out of the box first without updates. It should have some maps in it and work, even if all roads aren't current. If it works as advertised, go ahead and update your U.S. maps right away then update the European maps about a month before your trip. If it doesn't work out of the box, return it and get a new unit right away. Some of the units have problems, it's best to get rid of the lemons immediately rather than try to fix them (I had this problem with a... » Read More Typically, you update the unit for free once after purchase so they should be completely up to date. My best advice is to use the unit out of the box first without updates. It should have some maps in it and work, even if all roads aren't current. If it works as advertised, go ahead and update your U.S. maps right away then update the European maps about a month before your trip. If it doesn't work out of the box, return it and get a new unit right away. Some of the units have problems, it's best to get rid of the lemons immediately rather than try to fix them (I had this problem with a TomTom, once I sent it in for repairs - and they sent me a different unit back - I could no longer get a refund. « Show Less
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I didn't buy a GPS yet. Maybe I'll ask Santa for one. I think I would buy the 265w.The refurb. price is right, around $90.00 . The reviews are 4+ stars. Ckt. City hada new one for $90. ,plus postage I think. I was hoping Consumer Report would havean updated report on Gps's in Dec., but none. I don't know what a 765 even sellsfor. I don't drive much anyway. But, I think I would use it. Thanks for asking.
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In case this helps anyone, I was facing the same issue, and after endless research found out that after updating the maps, you have to sign into your myGarmin account, go to the Garmin unlock maps page and unlock/ activate the new maps. The maps that initially come with the unit are already unlocked, but apparently the update doesn't do this automatically - and doesn't explicitly tell you that you need to (thanks Garmin!). I also ended up reinstalling the new maps again - not sure if this helped, but it doesn't hurt to try! Now the maps are working correctly and I no longer get the "no data available" error. In case this helps anyone, I was facing the same issue, and after endless research found out that after updating the maps, you have to sign into your myGarmin account, go to the Garmin unlock maps page and unlock/ activate the new maps. The maps that initially come with the unit are already unlocked, but apparently the update doesn't do this automatically - and doesn't explicitly tell you that you need to (thanks Garmin!). I also ended up reinstalling the new maps again - not sure if this helped, but it doesn't hurt to try! Now the maps are working correctly and I no longer get the "no... » Read More In case this helps anyone, I was facing the same issue, and after endless research found out that after updating the maps, you have to sign into your myGarmin account, go to the Garmin unlock maps page and unlock/ activate the new maps. The maps that initially come with the unit are already unlocked, but apparently the update doesn't do this automatically - and doesn't explicitly tell you that you need to (thanks Garmin!). I also ended up reinstalling the new maps again - not sure if this helped, but it doesn't hurt to try! Now the maps are working correctly and I no longer get the "no data available" error. « Show Less
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This really isn't a reply to your post but a question. I have been looking into getting a Garmin Nuvi 350. Does anyone know what the differences are with that one and the C550? I know there is a big difference in price and wondered if the Nuvi would be a good choice for basic GPS. I really want the voice with street names.
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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...
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Osama Sajiid I purchased my garmin streetPilot C580 from Amazon about 2 months ago (around 9/15/2008). Mine came with 2008 maps. I called garmin within a couple days after receiving it from Amazon and updated to the 2009 maps for free. It took about 4 hours to download the 2009 Maps to a file on my PC (I have DSL). It then took nearly two more hours to install the Maps from the file on my PC to the C580. I believe that Garmin only gives you 30 days from the time you register your GPS to update the Map file for free. After that, you have to pay. I think garmin charges around $100 to update your map file. You can actually purchase a map update from COSTCO on CD for a little more than half what Garmin charges. I saved the file I downloaded for my 2009 maps. That way, if for any reason my map file gets corrupted on my GPS, I won't have to pay to download another file later. UPDATE: We purchased another Garmin C580 for our son for XMAS. I tried to update his MAPS to 2009 but was not able to do it. Garmin requires you to get an authorization code (by calling in) to update the maps. The AUTHORIZATION code will only work to update the map file ONCE. To update my sons map file to 2009 (on my computer which had the downloaded map file on it already from updating mine), we had to call in & get another authorization code. There was no charge because his unit was new. We could use the MAP file I downloaded to update my maps to 2009,and thus saved the four hour download time (on my PC which has DSL). However, we had to have a new authorization code.
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I had two Garmins. I changed to TomTom get the free maps. I am so disappointed. It said I could get street names announced. but I have never been able to do that. It just states go right in 300 feet. There might be 5 right turns within that distance which I have to guess. It gives me a choice of about 5 people and none give street names although someone said I have to get Betty and the machine says "You have chosen a voice which does not give street names". Wish I could I have tried all of them. Next one will be a Garmin again. When new maps are needed, I can just get a new one for nearly the same price. I had two Garmins. I changed to TomTom get the free maps. I am so disappointed. It said I could get street names announced. but I have never been able to do that. It just states go right in 300 feet. There might be 5 right turns within that distance which I have to guess. It gives me a choice of about 5 people and none give street names although someone said I have to get Betty and the machine says "You have chosen a voice which does not give street names". Wish I could I have tried all of them. Next one will be a Garmin again. When new maps are needed, I can just get a new one... » Read More I had two Garmins. I changed to TomTom get the free maps. I am so disappointed. It said I could get street names announced. but I have never been able to do that. It just states go right in 300 feet. There might be 5 right turns within that distance which I have to guess. It gives me a choice of about 5 people and none give street names although someone said I have to get Betty and the machine says "You have chosen a voice which does not give street names". Wish I could I have tried all of them. Next one will be a Garmin again. When new maps are needed, I can just get a new one for nearly the same price. « Show Less
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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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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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Same thing here. After their troubleshooting instructions (or anything I could find online) didn't work, they suggested that their crappy firmware update just "brought out some pre-existing hardware fault," and then wanted $75 to fix it. No, thank you.Don't buy a Garmin, they will just try to explain away their own mistakes.
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No, I didn't get an answer.However, I went ahead and bought the Garmin 275 unit. I've tried it in France only so far. It worked "fine" with a few glitches. Like slowness in picking up satellites (and the inability to do so in closed buildings/tunnels).And having some street names saved with a different spelling than what seems to be the "well-known/correct" spelling (like the spelling of the street address on the hotel website. This caused me to be unable to find the address on the device. It took me considerable time to figure it out!).
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Mine already had the 2010 maps preinstalled so I didn't try to update. A little off topic, but one thing that bothers me however is that the 765t I got is a bit inaccurate for my home address. My nuvi 260W is right on target for my home address while the 765t shows that I am about 800 ft away from my house. I tried it out on non-residential targets and the 260W was always right on target while the 765t was off about 50 to 200 ft. Not quite sure what the issue is but the 260W appears to have a more sensitve/accurate chip set.
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You can read reviews on 1370 Garmin nuvi, people speak of generally positive experience. I just bought it and although it did have European maps, I don't know what exact countries it had - I decided to use the free Europe map update download to get it up-to-date. What I found is that it does not have sufficient memory to hold the whole Europe map! So you can either chose your countries (they have Italy + Greece), and add others - I was not interested in Balkans since I go to Italy, but I think they had coverage of whole Europe except for Russia, so they certainly had Croatia, Bulgaria and other Balkan countries. If Garmin covers those, it should work there just fine. You can try to enter some address there from here to save them in Favorites - some hotel where you will be staying, etc, and see if it finds it. That would give you an indication if your device has the coverage of your country of destination. I did that with all my Italian hotels now, 2 weeks in advance of my voyage, and it feels reassuring :) You could visit their site http://www.garmin.com/us/ and read more, and register your device. Then it will know what you have and will prompt you for maps/accessories. Bon voyage! Anna
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I just bought 255w at Amazon but it shipped by another vendor and I just found out It did not have a new map version.How do I update the map(package did not have USB cable and where can I find the Usb cable) I thought If I buy it from Amazon web site all GPS should go with new map.I'm confuse.I need some experts to help me out. Thanks,
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I am shopping for my 1st GPS. TomTom 340TM is supposed to include free maps for the life of the device. How can they refuse to upgrade the maps on your refurb? slloyd1000@verizon.net