What maps are already preloaded? , Is ready to use in the state of florida. Or will I have to buy and install the map?
1056823
The map are loaded on this unit. The maps are from 2010. I would recommend getting the life time updates for 100.00 bucks that way you will be up to date with road in the US. P.Hansen
1056824
It has maps of FL & all of other states currently but needs update if you want to use in some other cities like Chicago (downtown), San Francisco.
1056825
Maps for North America are already installed. They need to be updated periodically (~once a year) but the unit should come ready to use.
1056826
The 285WT comes with USA maps preloaded , Garmin give you the firs update free, you can use it in Florida freely!.
721328
I order it for my frend . It is not mine. But i have seen only USA and Canada maps. I dont know if it is posible to use it anywhere else. Or may be update maps.
996270
do I have to download additional maps for that, or it will work with Nokia Maps?Are the maps that come with it for Canada also?Thanks
1595232
There is micro sd port so you can upload any map on it :) Thank you so much :)
200966
Hi I wish I had a answer for you I am not satified with the maps or the POI's.I live in New England and the maps are ok but the POI' stink I have a sked Simplesoft many times how to update the maps and POI's..If you find out what other maps we can use please let me know. My garman is far better....
1555740
Hello,we'd like to inform you that the GPS is pre-installed US Maps well as it's sold on Amazon.com. If you need the 3 countries maps,we will send you the links and tell you how to install them well when you get the GPS,thanks for your attention.
984062
Do let us know what map version ships with your unit. FWIW, the price was $5 cheaper last week, then they raised it $8 this week, and subsequently lowered it $3. No clue..
996269
My phone was pre-loaded with US maps. If you don't have maps pre-loaded, you can always download them from Nokia and then install on the device: http://europe.nokia.com/explore-services/maps/download
115372
You should be able to just download/buy the maps for it, then just update the system, maybe?
1666221
I beleive it is...I use it here in NJ...I bought one for my father and he goes back and forth from here to florida and he's been using it...I highly doubt he's uploaded any maps to it at all...he's not exactly savvy like that...
304809
You can add Maps from brazil, map is on a small storage chip. Comes with a Camea
1549374
You can order the maps or firmware upgrade from the seller you purchased from. I have these. Thanks.
200965
Hi I wish I had a answer for you I am not satified with the maps or the POI's. I live in New England and the maps are ok but the POI' stink I have a sked Simplesoft many times how to update the maps and POI's.. If you find out what other maps we can use please let me know. My garman is far better....
2056782
Hello Chelsea, Mine bought in the US didn't have it, but it should probably exist some plan with European maps. Regards Michel
889538
I just bought 255w at Amazon but it shipped by another vendor and I just found out It did not have a new map version.How do I update the map(package did not have USB cable and where can I find the Usb cable) I thought If I buy it from Amazon web site all GPS should go with new map.I'm confuse.I need some experts to help me out. Thanks,
1241104
Sorry, I forgot if a map was preloaded or not as I bought a while ago.I think US and Canada maps are preloaded. I only remember that I can choose either eastern US or upper US or lower US, something like that. It is very good in direction. It shows the picture of your current road and the exit road you need to take. It also says like: take either on two left lane or right lane.
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I have been in contact with a guy in China who informed me today 8/5/14 that there was a $81 cost to get the map updates. However mine was shipped (about 3 weeks ago) and it has the latest maps) for my area. I live in Missouri.