Streetpilot C550 Maps I am considering the purchase of the C550, but before I do, I'm wondering if the preloaded maps are the most current. (If I'm buying the GPS now, I'd like the latest maps.) -- Anyone know the answer? Thanks inadvance. Streetpilot C550 Maps I am considering the purchase of the C550, but before I do, I'm wondering if the preloaded maps are the most current. (If I'm buying the GPS now, I'd like the... » Read More Streetpilot C550 Maps I am considering the purchase of the C550, but before I do, I'm wondering if the preloaded maps are the most current. (If I'm buying the GPS now, I'd like the latest maps.) -- Anyone know the answer? Thanks inadvance. « Show Less
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With purchase of "new" or "factory refurbished" units you can receive lastest city maps (2009 being current) if you download/install it with the first 30 days. HOWEVER (and this is what disappoints me greatly) the SD data disks I own for my hand held garmin WILL NOT work with the 550. I really like the Recreational Lake mapping and use it on my Vista, but really wanted to use in one the 550 (with the much larger and more readable screen) I wonder why Garmin sets up interface softfware for 550 to work with Google maps, but not with their own existing mapping programs. Awell.... I still love my 550 (got it for $130 refurbished and no probs so far) With purchase of "new" or "factory refurbished" units you can receive lastest city maps (2009 being current) if you download/install it with the first 30 days. HOWEVER (and this is what disappoints me greatly) the SD data disks I own for my hand held garmin WILL NOT work with the 550. I really like the Recreational Lake mapping and use it on my Vista, but really wanted to use in one the 550 (with the much larger and more readable screen) I wonder why Garmin sets up interface softfware for 550 to work with Google maps, but not with their own existing mapping programs.... » Read More With purchase of "new" or "factory refurbished" units you can receive lastest city maps (2009 being current) if you download/install it with the first 30 days. HOWEVER (and this is what disappoints me greatly) the SD data disks I own for my hand held garmin WILL NOT work with the 550. I really like the Recreational Lake mapping and use it on my Vista, but really wanted to use in one the 550 (with the much larger and more readable screen) I wonder why Garmin sets up interface softfware for 550 to work with Google maps, but not with their own existing mapping programs. Awell.... I still love my 550 (got it for $130 refurbished and no probs so far) « Show Less
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just got mine today (08/22/08). included maps are the 2008 edition. when i registered the product i got a free download for the 2009 edition - which i am taking advantage of as i type this... according to the 'thank you for registering' email, the free update to 2009 maps is available until september 21st, and when you accept the download, you have 90 days to get it before the product key expires. (its a good 2 hour download alone, not including install time)
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EARL -- curious about the time line in your post. I see that on the Magellan site they show Map Upgrade v45 as being the most current. If I read your post correctly, that upgrade was originally released in Dec 2011 and then retracted and in Feb you still didn't have it? That would suggest the current Map Upgrade v45 is at BEST 5 months old (if they released it February 19th
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According to the product comparison on Garmin's website the c530 does not announce street and point of interest names. You need to go to the c550 for that feature.
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I also ordered from Amazon and received my Nuvi 370 yesterday (7/26/07). The unit that I received had the current maps of Europe (City Navigator Europe NT v9), but the older, outdated maps of North America (City Navigator North America NT v8). I called Garmin and they agreed to send me the newly-released North America maps (City Navigator North America NT 2008) free of charge.
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Thanks, Valdvogel...you gave me just the info I needed. Of course, the first inclination is to purchase an expensive NUVI, but it's good to know that an earlier hand-held works even better! We already have a GPS (Staples brand) that works great for road directions, but it uses wrong coordinates for geo-caching. It's just too difficult to"translate" the coordinates for every cache! Thanks again!
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The Astro 220 is not pre loaded with any maps. There is a micro SD slot under the batteries to expand the memory if needed. Maps can be purchased from the Garmin website and then loaded onto the Astro 220.
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J.RIPORTELLAI WENT TO BEST BUY TO GET SOME IMPUT ON THE GPS AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE NUVI 350 AND THE BASIC GPS IS THE NUVI IS GOOD IF YOU TRAVEL TO DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, IT DOES NOT SAY THE STREET NAMES, AND IF YOU WANT JUST A BASIC ONE THIS ONE IS NOT IT, THIS ONE HAS ALL THE BELLS AND WHISLES WHICH YOU WILL MOST LIKLY NOT USE AND THE PRICE IS FAR MORE. THE GARMIN C550 IS A VERY GOOD ONE AND IT TELLS YOU THE STREETS.
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The link from where I bought the adapter list compatible Garmin units. Yes the street pilot c550 is listed. Go to the link below and you will see it listed http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F78582?ref_=pe_527950_33920250
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Thanks for the info. My nuvi 360 says it has 2008 version of the maps. Is that V8? Or will I need to call to get, V9, or V8.1? Thanks!
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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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I have the Garmin StreetPilot c340 and I just LOVE it. Its not too big but not too small and it does everything I need it to. I don't think you would be disappointed in it. The only suggestion I would make is that you purchase the tripod dash mount to go with it. The suction one that comes with it for the windshield is bulky, inconvenient and I don't like it. Hope this helps you!
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The C340 has "full" spoken directions as well. It will read the street names and exit numbers to you. The C330 only tells you to "turn left" and so on, although it does display the names/exits at the top.
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Updated streets.. developments that didn't exist 5 years ago are now on the map.. This is my 3rd or 4th version... I update it every few years.It really IS very useful.. The updated version also gives you DETAILED information for each place you stop at along your way, which is especially useful when you are traveling for 3 or 4 days.. I really like 2013, I was in too much of a hurry to wait for 2014..
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Few things off top of my head...Pros street pilot c550 over nuvi 350:-Better looking display (quality) than 350-bluetooth.-No bulky external antenna to break off.-intergrated traffic receiverPros 350 over streetpilot c550-more compact-slightly bigger display
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To my knowledge, this is still the most current - and best - GPS Garmin produces for most consumers. Those of us wanting the 3597LMTHD had to wait until it's release in May of this year, following our pre-order of same. I believe there is a new "Big Rig" device out there, customized for over-road truck drivers. I've seen nothing else more current from Garmin. Hope this satisfactorily answers your question.
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I don't see why some make a big fuss about the C330 nat having the capability of speaking the name of the street you need to turn onto. The fact that the C330 does display the street name at the top of the screen is adequate in most cases. The route indicator on the map itself has a large red arrow that is continually showing your route and exactly where to turn. With an accuracy of something like 50 feet, I don't see where it is such a necessity to have to have the thing tell you the street name when it's time to make a turn.
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The 3597LMTHD is the 2013 model and no more current models have been released in this line. As far as saying is it the latest and most complete, the answer depends on what functions you want in your GPS. The only way to answer your question is for you to go to the Garmin website, look at the current models and decide which functions, screen size, etc. are important to you. The model that fits your needs is the "best" one.