What about the Map updates? Does anybody know how one can get the updated version of the maps?
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Reformat your computer's hard drive to reinstall the mapping software? That is totally unacceptable. No software installation, of any type except Windows itself, should *ever* require such drastic action. And any decently-designed update software should not fail to the extent described, even if interrupted for any reason. There are always fallback and recovery strategies for software upgrades where the unit can at least operate minimally even if interrupted at the worst possible time; interrupted at any other time should simply have the update not take effect and leave the unit in the previous state. This is standard for any modern software. I have inherited a 700 and am looking for experiences upgrading to the version 6 maps and software, and this is sounding really crazy. It appears that Magellan's software is an amateur effort, support is handled by the lowest bidder, and Magellan would rather get your cash now than keep you as a long term customer.
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No, it does not. I can't even update the maps either. I guess it's too old. I may try hooking it up to the software this weekend to give it another try. I hadn't tried for quite a few months.
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Thanks. I think people were talking about buying newer units so they wouldn't have to pay for updates for older units, and not because the maps weren't updatable. That's what confused me.
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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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Here's the update link: http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=010-00810-05Note: Map update is NOT free on this model.
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Try reading thru the 19 pages of this discussion group to find out how to get the free map updates from Garmin, if you know the trick.http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=87789&whichpage;=1
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Unlike these other morons that have the unit wired wrong. (If the unit resets, you have it wired wrong!) Yes, you can update the GPS maps. It is done via a dedicated SDHC card.
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The maps are stored on an SD memory card so updating would either require updating or swapping out that card.
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No you have to pay for map updates. The maps that come with it are pretty up-to-date, but not the most up-to-date. The unit gives you a website to go to for updates, and the process is pretty straightforward, but it does cost some money
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Yes, I believe so but it cost money to do so. There is a little memory card which the maps are loaded on and if you needed to you could purchase the updated maps from online.. Although I never had to because the maps is relatively up to date at least in my area
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No Maylong stopped all support,on 90% of their GPS units.You will not be able to update any maps at all.
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Check out my review - you should be able to find most of the info you are looking for there. I would recommend that you update the Europe maps, then copy them to your computer, then remove them from your device. That way you will have a copy of the latest Europe map (via "latest map guarantee") on your PC for later, if and when you need it, without it taking up tons of space.
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I have just bought a Tomtom XL from Amazon. The SW told me my map is up to date, yet, I know the map was released at 2007. Instead of going thru the tool->latest map guarantee menu, I went to other menu to purchase the map, the message said my map is 5 quarter behind and then when I tried to purchase, it showed the version of the map available to my system is at 8.xxx.I will have to call Tomtom tomorrow to find out what's going on.
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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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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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yes you still be able to receive the map updates, every update can last at least two or three years it just a little differences.
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I think they made the map system years ago, but they have updates that make it current, you can download for free.