I'm still using Street Atlas 2006, which I prefer over Microsoft streets. Is Street Atlas 2014 similar to 2006 version?
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It is similar but has some more user friendly features and probably some updated maps. I usually update (replace) my Street Atlas every 3 years. I have used it to plan many trips and I think it is better than the others I have purchased such as MS Streets.
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I emailed Garmin about the 2009 map updates, and getting them free as well since you purchased one now with the obsolete maps on it. This is what they had to say. Thank you for contacting Garmin International. Our newest version of mapping software was released in May of 2007. The title of this update is City Navigator NT 2008. Map updates are released every 12 - 15 months. You can probably expect our next map update to be released sometime in the Summer of 2008. To check for this update please log onto our website www.garmin.com and click on "MAPS" at the top of the page. The next screen will show "MAP UPDATES", please click on it. This will allow you to type in your 'serial number' in the search field. Type in your serial number and click on 'Find'. This will display your mapping update if there is one to order. If nothing displays this will indicate that your Garmin is already fully up to date. If a map update displays you will also notice there is a link that should allow you to register your product to receive this at no cost. If this is an option your first mapping update will be at no charge. ** Keep in mind for the future, map updates are at a cost. ** Map update can be ordered online from our website www.garmin.com, over the phone at 1.800.800.1020, or in local retail store like Best Buy, Circuit City, Wal-Mart etc. The cost for this update is generally around $75.00 to order. This will be a DVD formatted software disk that will be able to load to your computer. You will need a USB cable to connect your Garmin to the computer for the update to complete. This process is said to take around 45 minutes. This update will give your Garmin device updates on streets, highways, construction, restaurants etc. Please let me know if you have any further questions or concerns regarding this update
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I have Street Atlas 2013. It came in a box with the BU-353 USB/Sirf Star III chip. 2014 has a newer Sirf IV chip. I have yet to make the GPS/Streeet Atlas 2013 work for more than an hour before the software freezes even after doing the fixes. I do not know if this has been fixed for 2014. I have an older LT-20 Gps that works fine with 'SA 13. I suggest research to see if it has been fixed on SA '14 before buying. The '13 Bu353 glitch is mentioned on a few sites. I switched to Microsoft Streets and Trips. If SA worked for the duration, I would use it. Both have features I like.
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the only difference i could find was the map,which could be updated on your computer. some show every street known,but i never found it that useful.call garmin
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No I have not found an app for Ms trip/streets. but there are apps for routing if you have a 3g ipad. Has a truck driver I have apps for routing but mostly rely on Ms trips/streets
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Thank you, John, for the suggestion. There apparently two different models: 325 and 325S. The 325S comes with the computer voice that reads the street names. I have not be able to download a computer voice to the 325 yet. If you have a suggestion I would welcome the help.
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G Malley, V2008 is the new version number they use from 2008 and after. v8 is the old map. So yours has the latest map. Great news Rebecca, thanks for sharing the news. I am glad that Garmin does listen to customers' complain so they change the policy. That's what a good company should do.Cheers
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I just received a nuvi 360 that I had ordered July 2. It shipped from Lex. KY and came with the 2008 map software. Totally cool, especially the blue tooth connectivity. It is compatible with my Mac right out of the box too. dik
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Well, it is the updated model...with the features mentioned, plus speed limits for major roads and an indication if you are exceeding it. The maps aren't up to date (at least on mine ordered in Oct. 2012) If you have a memory card that fits the unit you can upload new maps. I had to buy one. I found that (once I had the memory card) the first download of maps took less than an hour when I used the 800 number--unlike the 4 to 5 hours mentioned on line. (I had registered the GPS online.)
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The last software upgrade for this model on Magellan's website is from 2010. The last map update I could find was from Dec 2007 (see http://gpsinformation.net/allory/magfeat.htm#rm3000). So yeah, I would say that the gps upgrades on both map and software sides are obsolete (4+ yrs old)
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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
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Hi Kwilt. Fellow Cheesehead here (Waukesha). Very glad to see 2009 map version shipping with these. Saves me time and hassle. Guess I should have left mine at 'free shipping' instead of next day :-)I'm interested in the SW version that comes with it. Is it 4.5 or something else? Thanks!Mike D
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I need to be more specific. I do like Microsoft streets not the upgraded 2013. I did use an early verson for my XP. I now have Vista and I am using 2009. I just thought at the time, it was too big of a program for what I needed.
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You can downlaod a free trial here: http://www.microsoft.com/streets/en-us/STLanding.aspx?refcd=go002352s_ms_streets_and_trips
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As far as I know you can download new 2008 map version from Garmin site for free. Btw. consider Costco.com for 650 ($299 before taxes).
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I have used one, and it does NOT announce streets by name. The description is quite wrong.
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Yes. My computer has Windows 8 and Microsoft Streets and Trips 2013 works just fine.