Does this gps come preloaded with coastal basemaps or do you need to purchase separately?
286139
I believe so, but only have used it on the inland lake I live on. The lake was preloaded. Better ask someone who uses on the coast.
549010
It is not necessary to pay for a subscription to receive the GPS signals. This unit can receive the signals (for free) from anywhere on Earth, provided there are no obstructions between it and the satellites. From time to time you may want to purchase additional maps for other parts of the world. I believe the Magellan 310 comes with only street maps for the United States. There are some situations where you don't need maps at all. For example, if you just want to find your way back to your car, you can mark the car's location and the device will "point" you back car (or hotel).
1161551
NO! very misleading. I bought this model last year for Germany trip and did not have a map package. Was too late when I got there so I spent a month without a gps.
1218364
I don't know if it does but I will tell you that I purchased this item and it was not loaded with any maps. So it was useless unless you wanted to spend another $60 to load the maps on. Be careful.
975894
It does not come with pre-installed maps, but you don't have to buy from Garmin
2042762
GPS is separate. It has an internal antenna. Call support if you do not get it resolved. I love mine.
1283945
This device comes with the maps for the US. There does not appear to be a difference between this package and the Garmin.com bundle. It is winter so I haven't had much opportunity to play with it but it was able to acquire satellites and show me my location on a map. There also appears to be functions to set courses so I would say this qualifies as a navigation/performance package. I hope that helps.
2271006
Was not included but has ports to allow for one. You can find one that will work for pretty cheap money. Side note - I probably would not buy unit again with hindsight. GPS sw needed update out of the box and would cost additional $75.Actually use phone gps that this unit now.
412769
No, just North America. Extra maps can be purchased and installed on the GPS
191088
the unit comes with us standard maps! you can simply download your maps using an sd card!
1372066
I don't know I returned it with the gps the earthmate gps came with the us and Canada dvds also delorme up dates maps a lot.
2114528
Yes ... garmin charts are purchased separately. They never come with the unit.
848524
Yes, it comes with everything. I think the update to the most current maps is free too.
2037078
The map is preloaded onto MicroSD and comes with a standard adapter. ~Aaron. GPSTM
1673604
According to the (very) small print on the side of the box, "Includes preloaded street maps for the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and Bahamas. You can also go to www.garmin.com for additional info.
1059886
buy the gps kit that is sold seperatly. comes with the gps locator box and the rights to use it.
2215925
The 600 does not have preloaded maps. I purchased a City Navigator NT map and a local topo map separately. Happy with both maps. Saved money buying only what I need.