Latest Map Version for Nuvi 650? Please help, I recd' my 650 today from Amazon. How do I find out which Map Version came with my unit? Is there phone number I should be calling to get the latest version, if so what is it? Many thanks Latest Map Version for Nuvi 650? Please help, I recd' my 650 today from Amazon. How do I find out which Map Version came with my unit? Is there phone number I should be calling to get the... » Read More Latest Map Version for Nuvi 650? Please help, I recd' my 650 today from Amazon. How do I find out which Map Version came with my unit? Is there phone number I should be calling to get the latest version, if so what is it? Many thanks « Show Less
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Thanks, Vanessa :)I followed your instruction, and voila, City Navigator North America NT 2008 is what I got.I ordered the Garmin Nuvi 650 from Amazon at $306.00 on Dec. 26, 2007, the unit arrived on Dec. 28.
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To find out which map version you have:On the main screen, press the "wrench icon" > then press "Map" > then on the bottom, press "Map Info".There it should tell you what version you have. The latest map version is the "City Navigator North America NT 2008" and that's the version that should be installed on your unit.
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Magellan Maestro 4250 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) My comments are covered in those posted. Selling a GPS with outdate maps is unacceptable. Also, I don't find it intutive at all. I need to carry a copy of the manual with me to get it to do what i want. My TOMTOM program running on my palm was far better but they quit supporting map upgrades so I purchased the Maestro. I don't recommend it.
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I was able to get a hold of Amazon support by phone today. I was told the Nuvi 350 units being shipped have NT 2008 map in it. I asked about the v.5 mentioned on Amazon website and he did not know about that. He would check and have it corrected. According to him, Garmin will start shipping units with 2009 map in about a month, starting with the 200 series, 300's, and so on. Based on this, I plan to buy one now even with 2008 map. Again, he could not confirm about free update from Garmin. If I can get a free update, that's great. If not, I'm still happy since price had come down significantly
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I just received my Garmin 350 today from Amazon. It did not come with the latest maps but if you go to Garmin's website and and register the GPS you can get a free update to the maps. You will also want to update the firmware on the GPS to the latest firmware from Garmin.This can all be done easily from the Garmin website.
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I am really wanting this unit, but worried about the "refurb/new" thing ... should I be concerned? were you guys able to update maps on ALL those that suspected "used"? ... should I go ahead and get it ??
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Thank you!My OS is 7.161 but my map version is 705. The 710 is available for 50 Euros...(?)I downloaded the Starbucks POIs from the tomtomforum but the only way to access them is through the Browse map feature. The Starbucks icons appear on the map and I can select one and then Navigate there.Should the 710 map version be available with the One out of the box or is it an upgrade?Thanks again for your help.
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I have no idea what V.5 is but also would like to know. I am assuming its the version 5-08 maps but am not certain.
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As far as I can tell, the maps are current. You get regular updates after you register your GPS (just log in with it connected to your computer).
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I have just bought a Tomtom XL from Amazon. The SW told me my map is up to date, yet, I know the map was released at 2007. Instead of going thru the tool->latest map guarantee menu, I went to other menu to purchase the map, the message said my map is 5 quarter behind and then when I tried to purchase, it showed the version of the map available to my system is at 8.xxx.I will have to call Tomtom tomorrow to find out what's going on.
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dsrussell; do you think that there might be to many issues with the the nuvi 255w right now? The ( system software missing ) occurance seems to seems to be showing up more and more on these units. Thanks in advance any thoughts you have on this issue.
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Hi Steve,I didn't update the maps and during my trip on the 4th of July weekend, I didn't need to as the navi was correct in all directions I went to. I will update on my next road trip to Seattle, WA. Hope that helps. Take care.RH
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I would suggest that you contact Garmin technical support and ask that same question to be sure your unit will support it - I have an older model Garmin nuvi and the last update I downloaded required me to put a memory card in to hold the amount of data - it was cheap enough - but something to consider is whether your unit will support current and future map updates & downloads - if your unit will support this lifetime maps update, go for it - great deal
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Yes, the LM after the model number means Lifetime Maps, but you need an E-mail address to get the notices of map updates and downloads. Plus the timed to update you GPS, usually takes about one hour on a 64-bit PC the first time you update. Did this help ? Also it is an awesome GPS system.
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Refurbished units are almost always good deals. Except for an insert statement indicating that my 340S was a refurbed unit, it looked brand new. Note that most recent map updates are not part of the refurbed package, but then I avoid the hassle and hazards of such downloads anyway. For the basic purpose of getting from point A to point B such updates are of little value to the vast majority of users.
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Good question! I bought the XXL 540TM AFTER it was discontinued and DO get the maps but that was a year ago. I believe you will if it is advertized as having Lifetime maps and you buy it from TomTom or Amazon or a reputable dealer. You can send it back if they don't live up to the promise. The maps come out every quarter so you will soon know. BTW, Lifetime maps only applies to the US, not Europe. Also, there is not room on the 540 for new Western Europe maps AND the US maps at the same time, but you can switch them or use "map zones". I am very pleased with the traffic receiver, it works here in the US and even better in Britain. Good question! I bought the XXL 540TM AFTER it was discontinued and DO get the maps but that was a year ago. I believe you will if it is advertized as having Lifetime maps and you buy it from TomTom or Amazon or a reputable dealer. You can send it back if they don't live up to the promise. The maps come out every quarter so you will soon know. BTW, Lifetime maps only applies to the US, not Europe. Also, there is not room on the 540 for new Western Europe maps AND the US maps at the same time, but you can switch them or use "map zones". I am very pleased with the traffic receiver,... » Read More Good question! I bought the XXL 540TM AFTER it was discontinued and DO get the maps but that was a year ago. I believe you will if it is advertized as having Lifetime maps and you buy it from TomTom or Amazon or a reputable dealer. You can send it back if they don't live up to the promise. The maps come out every quarter so you will soon know. BTW, Lifetime maps only applies to the US, not Europe. Also, there is not room on the 540 for new Western Europe maps AND the US maps at the same time, but you can switch them or use "map zones". I am very pleased with the traffic receiver, it works here in the US and even better in Britain. « Show Less
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I received a Magellan 4040 for Christmas and was able to download the 2.36 Firmware update directly from the Magellan website under the 4040 description. I haven't installed it yet, as I am still deciding whether to keep the Magellan despite the horror stories of customer serivice (or lack thereof), or switch to Garmin. Good luck!
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I just bought the Garmin 255 and found out it has no maps downloaded.I thought it would be ready to go out of the box.It was a re-furbished unit,but I was under the impression it had everything ready for business.Was I wrong in my assumption?silverado_03