3790LMT, maps for Europe? Does anyone know what I would need to do to make this work on for a trip to Europe?
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You can buy maps of Europe on a micro SD Card for $99. Powering is the same.
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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Hello Chelsea, Mine bought in the US didn't have it, but it should probably exist some plan with European maps. Regards Michel
649933
My experience, two years ago (and things may have changed) is that Garmin's maps, at least for Spain and France, are so inaccurate as to be a hazard. At least at that time their satellite system worked perfectly for North America and miserably for Europe. A TomTom, which I found problematic in the US, works wonderfully in Europe. My advice, ask before using. Unless things have changed, the Garmin will steer you wrong at least 50 percent of the time. It is annoying and even dangerous. Ask a taxi driver. I have never found one in Spain who uses Garmin, and there must be a reason for that.
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You will not need to upgrade your maps. Things do not change in Europe as they do here. I would suggest you preload your destinations here so that when your feet hit the ground turn on your GPS and go. I used those maps in October 2010 with no problems.
1095180
This GPS does not have maps and does convert to KM. So yes it will work just as well in Europe as in the US.
985156
No. Few Garmin units have European maps built in and none on Amazon, I believe. You need to buy a European map mini-SD card which can be installed in the unit. It costs about $80-90 extra.
1451545
In the one I purchased the maps for Europe are pre-loaded. Once you connect the unit to a computer they, along with the US maps are continuosly updated. Great unit.
1647061
No, I tried that and it did not work. I finally used Plug and Play Street Maps: City Navigator Europe NT.
1841817
No. Get a converter before traveling to Europe. They are small and convenient.
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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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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.
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Definitive answer: yes, the 2577LT model comes with Europe maps. I confirmed with Garmin before I bought it on Amazon. This is the "transatlantic model" that has both North America and Europe maps preloaded. The Amazon summary table is wrong in saying it is just North America. I just received the device and confirmed it has the Europe maps.
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hi, i am not sure but i love this model, what i would do is google this gps to see if it can work for you in France, Steve Update.. i just checked and it dose come with full European maps. Steve
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Not clear if this comes preloaded with full European maps or not. Short description states it is loaded with North America & Europe but full description states only North America.
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You can also find maps of Europe fior your Garmin at: http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/
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Well, the one I bought has only North America and Europe Maps preloaded on it, and these can be updated regularly. You should contact Garmin directly through their website to inquire if you can upload maps from other regions onto the unit. Good luck.