will this cable allow me to get map updates?
2024018
Yes if you are able to either purchase a map or you get them free. The cable will work.
851731
I have a 255w some times it goes crazy taking you to a different place then you plugged in. The map update is close to $100.So I'm Locking for a GPS that advertises when there product maps were installed.
1647061
No, I tried that and it did not work. I finally used Plug and Play Street Maps: City Navigator Europe NT.
1414325
As long as it has a current map loaded and you can receive a signal where your going... You should be able too...
1576306
I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while. Feb 24, 2014 by joshzaid
1705555
No. But you can select different maps based on location and load them from your computer.
722697
Garmin should really provide that USB cable for updates. What is the point of allowing people to get updated maps if there is no USB cable?
889692
The maps are stored on an SD memory card so updating would either require updating or swapping out that card.
754423
Hello, Excellent device, You can install maps and update the version after you receive the product. Great success in whatever you choose. JUD
1958047
It sounds like you are looking for something to download maps to a car or maritime GPS. I am unsure, but I doubt it unless you have no wired option for connection. I use mine to connect to my forerunner GPS watch.
732651
No, and so far no Map updates available.Get yourself a waterproof case for the Garmin, I stopped using this and put my Garmin in a case.
774873
I believe so, but you'll have to go to the Garmin website.http://www.garmin.com/en-US/maps/updates/?zebratwo=CJ&utm;_source=CJ&utm;_medium=Text&utm;_campaign=Map
239924
No. I contacted the provider of the map software only to find that this unit uses pirated/cracked software that they will not support.
1626847
That's fine. I probably won't update it that often. Just as long as I can update it if I need to (I got the impression - right or wrong - that you need to buy a new receiver to get updated maps).
939135
Yes, with the optional cable. The many posts you see about updating is because for a while (2011ish) the company was bought out by someone else...and for a while, the website for updating was down. Now, all is well.
773248
Yes and no. I received an email for the latest maps and they (all in one file for N. America) came on a CD for only $7 shipping. It is a strong update. You can also download maps of Europe, etc. right through the excellent TomTom Home software. It is simple to install the data onto one or more SD cards. You have to keep careful track of your serial number (it's not hard to find on the unit) to install updates, since they only work with your particular unit, as a way to prevent piracy. Customer service is very friendly and helpful, though if you have any problems.
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Thanks a lot, Rossi! Will be working on them shortly.BTW, what about the map application that comes with 08? because I'm stuck trying to figure out how to make any use of it... Any have the experience of downloading maps from the web and make it work MANNUALLy? because direct downloading and installing seems impossible!!! Thanks!Josh