Does the 540TM have accurate maps for Europe? Not sure I care about lifetime updates as this may be a once in a lifetime trip.
1470411
Honestly, I believe the maps are US/Canada only if you bought it here in the States. However, many models offer other maps via download. You would have to obviously pay up (almost as much as a new GPS unit or more) for that. Totally not worth it if you asked me. So to answer your question, the 540 does not have maps for Europe on it.
1470412
We bought ours on-line in the States in April 2012, for a trip to the UK in May 2012. The maps were excellent, even showing which lane to favor when approaching exits and roundabouts; the exceeding-speed-limit warning was a god-send and quite accurate in its determination of local speed limits. The only short-comings were its ignorance of a just-started road maintenance project in Glasgow, and the fact that its battery was not intended for use outside the vehicle. It even had accurate maps for Orkney.
1470413
We bought ours on-line in the States in April 2012, for a trip to the UK in May 2012. The maps were excellent, even showing which lane to favor when approaching exits and roundabouts; the exceeding-speed-limit warning was a god-send and quite accurate in its determination of local speed limits.The only short-comings were its ignorance of a just-started road maintenance project in Glasgow, and the fact that its battery was not intended for use outside the vehicle.It even had accurate maps for Orkney.
1470414
It wasn't too bad when we went, South Africa was pretty decent too. ** Only tested in England, Germany, and Austria **
1470415
Not for Europe, NO. If you buy it here you get Canada, the USA and Mexico. You may be able to contact the TomTom website to buy one with a European map.
1470416
Doris, is better if you check TomTom website. They have a update listed to the countries.
1470417
It takes a subscription to those maps. My Tom Toms have not had those. I have use them now for four or five years on myservice truck fleet without any trouble Then I had one go bad in less than a year and wrote a less than favorable review. Tom Tom then answered with instructions to maybe take care of this and after sending the info I never heard from them again. This confirms some of the nightmares I read in the Amazon reviews. I have since purchased a Garmin that I like much better. My advice don't buy a Tom Tom.
1544873
Answer from Titantech: Yes, we can preload the EUROPE Navigation for you before shipping out. Any problem, please let us know it. Thanks.
2056782
Hello Chelsea, Mine bought in the US didn't have it, but it should probably exist some plan with European maps. Regards Michel
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Amazonian, No matter how you slice and dice it, the 920 blows away the 370. HOWEVER, having said that it does not mean it is better in every conceivable way. The iunitial question was generic, so I gave a generic answer. The poster perhaps wanted to visit POLAND above all other Euro countries and so Garmin 370 would be useless there. TT does not support Greece and is a major omission, especially as TA (the map supplier) covers Greece (51% of the roads) and MioMap Europe has it. Croatia is a hot tourist destination now, so I can see why they are covered. In any case, a visit to the TT and Garmin websites will tell you what countries are covered in their various flavours of Euro map offerings. MOST people want to visit the big five: UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain and both units would cover them. Heck, even Portugal, Holland, Belgium, Ireland, Switz and Scandinavia are universally covered by the big boys.
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The 1505M doesn't come with maps for the Bahamas or Caribbean islands. It does include coverage of Puerto Rico, but that's all. You can buy an additional 'Caribbean' package but in fact right now that only covers the French Antilles - Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthlemy, Saint Martin. Perhaps not what you'd expect from a "World Traveller" edition, but that's branding for you. I should add that I'm really quite happy with the way this device works in the US and Europe.
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I have found that a map update for my Magellan device, that also included Lifetime Maps for free, ended up costing me $50.Is there anyone here that has actually updated their 1490LMT with a new map? I am in search of a new nav. device that actuallyhas a map from this decade in it.-Thanks
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No. There is one that's more advanced and much more expensive. I don't remember the model. The description will say if European maps are compatible.
994290
I used it without updates in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic in 2010 and it worked fine. It does get confused in the historic areas of hill towns. I don't think the update would make a difference. I would bet it will be OK 95 percent of the time. You can always stop and get directions. Would not want to go back to trying to get around without one.
2056781
Hello Chelsea,Mine bought in the US didn't have it, but it should probably exist some plan with European maps.RegardsMichel
1180250
No, this model does not support maps of Europe. There is at least one current Garmin model (Nuvi 2577LT) that does come with preloaded maps of both North America and Europe, but while it comes with lifetime traffic, it does not come with lifetime map updates (although it may be possible to purchase lifetime map update subscriptions for it - I don't know). When I travel to Europe I bring with me my (nearly obsolete) Nuvi 1370, for which I have a subscription to lifetime maps for both North America and (at least Western) Europe. In general for Nuvi model numbers, an "LT" suffix signifies lifetime traffic and "LMT" signifies lifetime traffic and map updates. I believe the "7" in the tens column of the model number signifies transatlantic (maps of both America and Europe).
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It doesn't matter. ALL of its maps (incl Europe) get a free update within the first 30 days of purchase (I just bought mine). Just update the maps with the initial free map update BEFORE you register the subscription to lifetime free maps on North America.And, of course, both NA (& Mexico) & all of Europe will not fit on the WTE at the same time. So update North America first. Then move it to your PC's HDD. Then update the Europe map (download it ALL). Then put the Europe map over on your HDD and put North America back on your 540. The NA maps come out 4 times a year. Why not update them? It's free and not a hassle. It takes about 45 min. It doesn't matter. ALL of its maps (incl Europe) get a free update within the first 30 days of purchase (I just bought mine). Just update the maps with the initial free map update BEFORE you register the subscription to lifetime free maps on North America.And, of course, both NA (& Mexico) & all of Europe will not fit on the WTE at the same time. So update North America first. Then move it to your PC's HDD. Then update the Europe map (download it ALL). Then put the Europe map over on your HDD and put North America back on your 540. The NA maps come out 4 times a... » Read More It doesn't matter. ALL of its maps (incl Europe) get a free update within the first 30 days of purchase (I just bought mine). Just update the maps with the initial free map update BEFORE you register the subscription to lifetime free maps on North America.And, of course, both NA (& Mexico) & all of Europe will not fit on the WTE at the same time. So update North America first. Then move it to your PC's HDD. Then update the Europe map (download it ALL). Then put the Europe map over on your HDD and put North America back on your 540. The NA maps come out 4 times a year. Why not update them? It's free and not a hassle. It takes about 45 min. « Show Less
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Seeing that your post is 2 months old, you've probably found out whether this device has good coverage in Budapest and/or Prague. I'd like to hear more on Budapest and Hungary, since there is a Hungarian company which sells a separate detailed map of Hungary (incl. Budapest), which is really good. Is it a good buy comparing to what is included in City Navigator 9?
281465
No, it has US maps only. If you want Europe maps you will need to buy them separately. It looks like that in US this model is named "VIA 1400M" and Europe it has name "Start 20"
1180249
There is an identical model in europe, same number, with lifetime european map updates. Depending on how much use you will have in Europe, having a 2nd gps but both with lifetime map updates might be more economical, as one update can cost $100. I have a 2577LT and I find it difficult to find addresses in rural area or very common street names in France, due to the way the unit searches.
1284707
I am not sure, I haven't looked for it. Check the feature/details of the unit and see if it includes Europe. Updates are free as are downloads so you may just have to download the Europe maps and be good to go. If you just go on the Garmin site you can look up the features of every gps unit they sell including those that are no longer sold to see what it included as a feature. I do recall the 2577LT as having the ability for Europe but I would not want to say for sure.
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The screen is fairly large and visible, with good detail. Yes, it includes Belgium, Holland, and France in the European maps. Some users have stated that the European maps only show "details" when you get into the local area, but I don't have any idea why this would be so or even if it's true or not.
702128
It will work only if the device was preloaded with the map for that corresponding part of the world, not if it was on a SD card. The other thing that may work is the GARMIN dvd with life time update. I had to return my key since I was not able to install the update (original with life timeNorth America map preloaded, Europe on a one time SD card) The lifetime Europe update would not install. I had to call Garmin to confirm this.