What about the Map updates? Does anybody know how one can get the updated version of the maps? Does Magellan release map updates frequently? How much will it cost?ThanksKera
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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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How do I reformat the computer hard drive on my magellan roadmate 2136T-LM so that I can reinstall the mapping software? I updated the software and map today and my gps is pretty much no longer worth a crap and I also followed the instructions to a T. It will no longer bring up the POI's and when I was out riding around in my car trying to see if it would work as far as directions also. It was very sluggish and I was home and the directions were about 5 streets behind. Please, if you would be kind enough to tell me how to reformat it's hard drive so I can reinstall the map update, I would appreciate it so very much. How do I reformat the computer hard drive on my magellan roadmate 2136T-LM so that I can reinstall the mapping software? I updated the software and map today and my gps is pretty much no longer worth a crap and I also followed the instructions to a T. It will no longer bring up the POI's and when I was out riding around in my car trying to see if it would work as far as directions also. It was very sluggish and I was home and the directions were about 5 streets behind. Please, if you would be kind enough to tell me how to reformat it's hard drive so I can reinstall the map update, I would... » Read More How do I reformat the computer hard drive on my magellan roadmate 2136T-LM so that I can reinstall the mapping software? I updated the software and map today and my gps is pretty much no longer worth a crap and I also followed the instructions to a T. It will no longer bring up the POI's and when I was out riding around in my car trying to see if it would work as far as directions also. It was very sluggish and I was home and the directions were about 5 streets behind. Please, if you would be kind enough to tell me how to reformat it's hard drive so I can reinstall the map update, I would appreciate it so very much. « Show Less
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Magellan rarely proivides map updates. I purchased 2 5045LMs in 2010 and have received only ONE map update. With Lifetime Map Updates they are supposed to occur 4 times a year, but I have only received 1. Not good for their Lifetime Map Updates.
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How do I reformat the computer hard drive on a magellan roadmate 2136 t-lm so that i can reinstall the mapping softwae?
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I purchased a Magellan RoadMate 5120-LMTX because it was supposed to have free lifetime map updates. It's been 7 months and I haven't been able to get any updates, and now today I'm told the update will cost $69.95. That doesn't sound free to me!
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Mr Keh, I bricked my unit as well years ago with your update, and I assure you I followed the procedure to the letter and did not have any power glitch during the update. The update system and product is clearly faulty. But, two years ago, when I had the issue, I simply purchased a Garmin unit, and I have warned dozens of people away from Magellan products ever since.
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Mr. Keh, it shows extraordinarily poor business sense to blame your customers for the poor systemic performance of your product. I cannot imagine how poorly designed your hardware and software must be in order to cause such a catastrophic problem so easily, and I cannot imagine the hubris of telling someone that they must reformat their computer hard drive to recover their GPS and calling this "good news." I have determined now that I want no part of a product that blames it's users first for what is so obviously a systemic weakness of design.
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Hello, Excellent device, You can install maps and update the version after you receive the product. Great success in whatever you choose. JUD
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I am really wanting this unit, but worried about the "refurb/new" thing ... should I be concerned? were you guys able to update maps on ALL those that suspected "used"? ... should I go ahead and get it ??
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Good Eveining, The GPS is normally the current maps of USA and CANADA. I would assume that they would be the up to date ones. For the updates you would probably have to speak with the manufacturer. Unfortunately the cost is your decision. There are pros and cons for GPS so i would just think about if it is worth it to you financially. Thank you.
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I bought this unit and had the same problem with the unit repeatedly crashing. Never worked consistently so I returned it to Amazon for a refund.I checked the Magellan website and no firmware update that I can find.
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They were not very current when the unit was made, perhaps ~1-2 yrs old at the time. The 3000T is ancient by today's standards. In fact, even when it was 'new' it was not very impressive compared to its peers! Also was unstable and locked up frequently. (the underlying OS was an imbedded Windows from what I recall) Unless you're getting this unit for FREE, I'd suggest staying away and getting something better like a Garmin. Forget about support from Magellan. Just my 2 cents as a former owner of one of these.
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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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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.
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The bigest differene is you can update your own maps. For a fee, you can upgrade your current maps. I didn;t think the older models had voice quidance. I think you need a $125 cable for the real time traffic data.
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I don't think this is the case. Magellan just released another update firmware and map update for the older Maestro series, so it appears they are going to support the Maestros going forward. There are also new Maestro models soon to be released.
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I just recently purchased the Magellan and have been promised lifetime updates, so have not had that experience. I am not totally sold on the device as it has misdirected me several times to an incorrect location. I complained to the company and was told to download maps AGAIN which I have done and am still having problems. However I purchased the product more than 30 days ago so it cannot be returned. I also find it not very easy to use, which my family agrees with as they all use another product. Has anyone else had trouble with this device.
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Want to know if map updates are available for this GPS? Free or not. if not, in a year or two maps tend to become unreliable. Want to know how much cost?
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DONT LOAD THE UPDATE FOR GOD'S SAKE!! It will permanently disable your unit. My letter to Garmin: I just loaded the map update and it killed my unit- no response to power. Apparently, your update has killed over 20 units, and probably many times that many. See: http://www.fixya.com/support/t288636-unit_will_not_power_up_after_map We are commencing a class action lawsuit since you continue to sell a defective upgrade that destroys a product I paid $400 for, and refuse to withdraw the defective upgrade from your web site. This lawsuit will, of course, be coupled with a publicity campaign in industry publications (automotive, outdoor, home electonics) to inform the industry that Magellan pushes defective products. I will be going out to purchase a replacement Garmin unit, since I have to have a GPS this week. We, the affected customers, will be doing everything in our power to remove Magellan from the marketplace, or at least to make them a minor player.
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Thanks P. Romero. I would really like to buy from Amazon because of the price and what not but I don't want to have to pay $75 for a map update after I buy. Let me know what you find out. Thanks.
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The radio comes with the SD card (microSD actually) with the map info installed. The map was a little dated (2012), and this radio does not come with free updates. I purchased a year of map updates for $69 - http://www.navizon.com/ if I remember correctly. The location for the map updates is on the NAV screen when it comes up each time. The NAV screen is a little slow the first time it is selected each day (~30 seconds) but after that it comes up immediately (switching between radio, bluetooth, NAV).
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I called the customer service, couple of days ago, she said the map is available on the next day. If you do a google search you can find it about $99. It is on a SD card just as other maps.
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I just got home with the Magellan Maestro 4250. It doesn't have my neighborhood in it??? I called the helpline and a guy from what sounded like Pakistan told me I had to get an upgrade to 2.36. I have not figured out how to do that yet. I can not seem to find an opportunity to get this firmware downloaded. Can any one help me. I am on the brink of taking this damn thing back to the store. aj