I have never owned a GPS, and was wondering is there any fee's involved, hook up/set up, monthly etc..Thanxs much
908660
Upgrading costs money every so often unless you up front get a gps with lifetime updates
908661
No monthly fees but if you buy a GPS you're better off buying one that has lifetime map updates included.
908662
This gps has lifetime maps so you get 2 upgrades a year for free. No other fees at all.
908663
Nope, there are no fees involved for the GPS itself. if you get the GPS with the lifetime maps, you can update your map for free once there's new updates. However, if you just get GPS without the lifetime maps, you have to pay garmin if you want to update maps.
1686887
I don't know the answer but you can call Garmin and they will answer the question, you do not have to currently own one and they do not charge to answer the questions.
960057
That will be the least of your problems.The design is poor. It's difficult and sometimes impossible to connect to the website.I suggest getting a Groman GPS watch, a much better investment.
76833
I suspect that the 'LM' in the product name indicates free 'lifetime map' updates...you pay for it with the price. You will have to register with Garmin.So, NO ! you don't pay for map updates.
537987
Yes, but Assisted-GPS it will cost you (unless you have an unlimited data plan).
137572
Ok. I've looked into this just a little further. You have to buy a GPS that accepts "City Navigator, North America", which is an add-on map on a micro SD card. It's 79.00 from Garmin.
837540
Hello,there is no extra fee for UK Maps,we will instruct you how to install the UK Maps well,thanks for your attention.
1444797
Normal no, pay to update maps yearly if you want to. I have operated with mine for 5years and have only done 1 map upgrade. So free to operate except the one map upgrade.
173432
No, I didn't use a payment plan. After about 5 years, by the way, the touchscreen stopped working reliably and the company I bought from had gone out of business. Also, I was using the GPS as an MP3 player, and that slowed the boot times to about 15 minutes. Garmin refused too acknowledge that was a problem.
34567
No fees with the magellan3100 and several other models, however there are no "annual" updates on this model. You have to go to the Magellan website and check for updates for it. The last two I downloaded were free. I have not done a download since 2011, so I do not know what is NEW for it out there. Read it over, know what yours is capable of doing and then go from there.
2258476
no. download FREE maps online via USB cable...don't pay for them!!! Even if you buy a GPS with a card slot, don't buy the SDcards...download 'em.
862323
Hello, the watch comes pre-loaded with courses (Mexico included) so you don't have to download any maps. But if a new course were to be built than you would need to. Keep in mind that you will have to pay an annual fee to access the maps. It's 20 US dollars a year. If you buy a Garmin watch (do a search for garmin s1) you don't pay for any annual fees. Good luck, I'm sure your husband will be very happy with this gift.
758694
no, the service relies on the GPS satellites and is totally free. I love it. No hidden costs !
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).
997202
not really a subscription fee. certain models and stores offer lifetime maps with the unit but don't assume it comes with lifetime maps. Do not buy the traffic adapter. Its worthless.
268456
No. But you can pay a fee every couple of years to have them updated. You can google Garmin and they will list the fees.
976340
I did it. I believe Garmin still sells the updates, two ways: one at a time for$xx and lifetime for about 2*$xx.It saves a lot of mental hassle on should I do it or wait awhile to do it to save some money.DH