GPS Sale, Bargain, Clearance & Discount Forum
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| Posted by ross.bowden3 Single payment for map updates Hi, Don't know if this is old news, but I recently purchased map update software for life of unit. In other words, one fee of $190.00 and you can download maps as they are updated (usually every 3 months) at no extra charge, for the life of your unit- That's the same price as purchasing updates for 2 years. This also means that any errors Garmin become aware of will be corrected, released and you can download the updated maps. Log into My Garmin. Looks a great deal to me. |
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| Posted by MythBuster Myth busted: Map update software for life of unit Cool... 1. These days your get new GPS with latest maps for free, as a gift when you buy new set of tyres, 2. You can already buy new GPS with new maps under $100.00, 3. In 2-3 years good brand new solar powered GPS with new maps and updates will cost under $50.00, 4. The map update service does not transfer to another unit. It's OK if you want to keep your loved old unit with for many years. Do you...? |
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| Posted by Norman Re: Myth busted: Map update software for life of unit Navman also offers 3 years of free maps for My Series GPS. I remember not beeing able to update my old Navman iCN 10 months after purchase (discontinued unit, maps and product support). |
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| Posted by GDT More... Some posts are not listed here. See all posts here: Single payment for map updates GPS Data Team |
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| Posted by puddy Snooper Syrius I still get free map updates and direction speed camera updates and its over 5 years old. You cannot fail to see and hear warning sounds Voice no silly bong bong or small picture my new nuvi 3490 gives me. I went in to a city (Norwich UK) and it never gave me any Traffic, junction pictures or lane assist on any junction at all which was the reason I brought the Garmin I am thinking of sending my 3490 back and keeping my snooper it does more than the Garmin |
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| Posted by garybutler Re: Free maps and updates
The problem i found with the Android app is that you need to have data switched on. Unless you have a large or unlimited amount of data allowance it can be very costly, especially when travelling in other countries I've been using Nuvi which is free of charge, you can download and install the maps and it works fine without using up any data. |
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| Posted by alarasanchez Re: Free maps and updates
I agree garybutler, Andriod GPS maps are only in an emergency case. Truck or car GPS navigator, updated, will do the hard work, that is its finality. :arrow: |
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