Lifetime Maps &amp; Traffic: Does the unit that comes with Lifetime Maps &amp; Traffic also come with lifetime "Live" services?
122816
If you are talking about 340TM unit (Lifetime Maps and Traffic), it does not have the Live services capability. The traffic on the 340TM unit comes through an RDS/FM receiver which is built into the car power supply. According to my experience, the traffic information is quite useful, e.g., it avoided closed roads in Boston. I have seen slow traffic reported only on highways but never on local roads (however, I've only used the unit for 2 days).
101211
Not sure I understand the question. As far as i knew the updates including traffic were done when you updated Garmin maps. I have never done a traffic update separate from the map update. I have life time maps and get updates roughly every quarter. Let me know if I am missing traffic updates? what I read was that the little black cylinder in the cable about 2" long was were the traffic was controlled from. So far I have only used the cable around Toronto. I haven't been stateside since getting the cable.
122817
I know see your point. This is a good question. The description of "XL 340TM LIVE" is confusing in this respect. While they list the "lifetime traffic" feature as part of their "Live" services, you have to pay a monthly fee for the "Live" services. Please let me know what you hear.
2008744
I have the model with free lifetime map updates. You download software to your computer then plug in your GPS unit using the cable that comes with the unit. The software checks for updates then when one is available you can download it. Then the software gives you step by step instructions to get the update installed on the GPS.
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.
485283
Magellan rarely proivides map updates. I purchased 2 5045LMs in 2010 and have received only ONE map update. With Lifetime Map Updates they are supposed to occur 4 times a year, but I have only received 1. Not good for their Lifetime Map Updates.
1444795
No. No subscription unless you want traffic updates. But for route guidance and to get from point A to B, nothing additional is needed. Just plug in and go!
759881
The unit is designed to get up to date information on delays and possible detours. The benefit of this model is there is no subscription or fee for this service as it has lifetime maps and traffic.
630380
I'm not a tester and don't own the unit (not yet anyway), but I've been checking it out... yes, the monthly service is $10-13 after the initial 3 month free period expires. Based on my experience with other units, this is about the same as the cost of one or more map updates per year that other vendors charge for, but the service includes more ... so for me, this will not be a big concern.
2047062
LM: Free Life Time Map Updates. Garmin GPS units with LM on its model number means once you buy the device, you will also get a free life time map updates service, which can always keep our map update-to-date. and LMT, means Life Time Map and Traffic Updates. You will have free life time map and traffic updates service when you buy Garmin GPS with LMT signed. LMT vs LM, the better one is LMT, because LMT adds free traffic updates. I googled it.
1163648
Mine was trying to charge me as well until I activated my lifetime maps. If you have the TOMTOM home downloaded go to tools (at the top left of the page) and down to use latest maps guarantee. This worked for me at least. If that doesn't work for you then I would call the customer service number.
1933825
No but you can purchase map upgrades ONE TIME from Garmin that are good for the life of the Unit. It does come with lifetime traffic though.
1099990
this unit seems very good i havent used it alot but it does have the US map installed. it is pretty accurate. i will check later about canada. i do not know about lifetime updates. also it does pick up a signal pretty well.
894391
no this one wont work as well as one with "traffic" will. the designation will be LMT which stands for Lifetime Maps and Traffic
2204229
No, it doesn't. It does provide traffic information about traffic jams and such, but again, only in certain areas. Not in mine for instance (Charleston SC)
624161
How can you find out if it is a LMT (Lifetime Map + Traffic) or non-LMT?I purchased a re-furbished Garmin and could not use the Lifetime Update feature!When I tried to update, a message appears on my PC: "This device does not have a lifetime subscription tied to it.Please purchase a subscription from garmin.com or contact garmin support."I am returning the device to hopefully obtain a correct one.
261045
I am very upset about this. The Amazon website states that maps of US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe are included with lifetime updates. I bought this unit for European driving and bought this specifically for free lifetime European map updates. Even if you go to TomTom's web site, it mentions free lifetime updates. No where on the page for this device does it say that European map updates are not included. I called TomTom and the customer service was horrible. After 20 minutes on hold I explained to a "supervisor" that this was deceptive and wrong and he hung up on me. This company is deceptive and has disdain for it's customers. I am very upset about this. The Amazon website states that maps of US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe are included with lifetime updates. I bought this unit for European driving and bought this specifically for free lifetime European map updates. Even if you go to TomTom's web site, it mentions free lifetime updates. No where on the page for this device does it say that European map updates are not included. I called TomTom and the customer service was horrible. After 20 minutes on hold I explained to a "supervisor" that this was deceptive and wrong and he hung up on me. This company... » Read More I am very upset about this. The Amazon website states that maps of US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe are included with lifetime updates. I bought this unit for European driving and bought this specifically for free lifetime European map updates. Even if you go to TomTom's web site, it mentions free lifetime updates. No where on the page for this device does it say that European map updates are not included. I called TomTom and the customer service was horrible. After 20 minutes on hold I explained to a "supervisor" that this was deceptive and wrong and he hung up on me. This company is deceptive and has disdain for it's customers. « Show Less