Does anyone update their GPS periodically, or do you just buy a new GPS? I just checked and I can get an update for cities in the lower 48, but with the caveat that due to increased file size the maps might not "fit" on my device. I bought the Garmin a bit less than 1-1/2 yrs ago, and as far as I can tell it still works fairly well for me. Like most GPS systems though, it can give some weird directions sometimes, but I'm not sure a new one or updated maps would correct that.
igotjam said
06:22 PM Feb 12, 2010
Got updates for the factory one in my Ford. Really pricey. One that came with the truck was a 2005 version and one I bought in July09 was a 2007 version.
Roz said
07:58 AM Feb 13, 2010
Marty,
Sounds like you have hitch itch!
We have two Garmins and purchased the update through Garmin two years into the deal. A one time update is an expensive buy - I want to say $70 something, but for %20 more you get unlimited updates, even as often as five times a year.
Many routes do not change, but in and around large cities, new, and sometimes confusing, interchanges are added. For these it truly helps.
Your Oyster Bud
Cindy T said
08:36 AM Feb 13, 2010
Occasionally, Garmin will offer free updates, no strings attached. I updated my GPS a couple of months ago for free.
Cindy T
Gypsy Turtle 2 said
10:06 AM Feb 13, 2010
Cindy,
How did you find out about the free update? Are you on a mailing list or did you just happen upon it accidentally? I think this would be an excellent option for many of us if we knew where to check. It would be great if we could get an email notification. I opted out of all the marketing emails when I registered my Garmin. Maybe I shouldn't have.
~gail
Cindy T said
11:52 AM Feb 13, 2010
I just happened to find it on the Garmin website a few months ago. You had to enter your GPS model info & then it told you if you could get a free update. Might be worthwhile to check their website every now & then, to see if they're offering free updates again.
Cindy T
azrving said
02:05 PM Feb 13, 2010
Cindy T wrote:
I just happened to find it on the Garmin website a few months ago. You had to enter your GPS model info & then it told you if you could get a free update. Might be worthwhile to check their website every now & then, to see if they're offering free updates again.
Cindy T
Thanks for the info! I went to the garmin website and registered our GPS and found out they had a free firmware update for our model. Unfortunately the map update wasn't free so it didn't get downloaded.
Ken & Sarah said
07:51 PM Feb 13, 2010
I have the Garmin 765t, they are offering lifetime updates for this one for $119. I don't know if the same offer is for all Garmin's or not.
gypsy97 said
08:13 PM Feb 13, 2010
It took me a while to find the free update feature, and I will have to check the number on my unit to see if I qualify. They seem to emphasize the "60 days", so I wonder if you can only qualify for a free update if you have bought and used your GPS system within the last 60 days, or if you merely had to use it within 60 days after purchase. I bought my Nuvi 205W in about Oct 2008, so I'm doubtful they would give me a free update.
Gypsy
rjenkins said
06:07 AM Feb 14, 2010
Based on the posts here, it seems like lifetime updates are about 100 dollars. I consider that a steal! When you think about it, buying any type of a good quality map for an area that has more than just roads is going to cost you at least 10 bucks a pop. If you travel all over the country, that can add up. I guess you can also mapquest everything but thats like looking at the world through a straw, too cumbersome when used for that purpose.
GPS with everything that it has to offer, I would think unlimited updates for that price is quite a bargain.
Cindy T said
08:41 AM Feb 14, 2010
Gypsy, My GPS is a few years old, too, but I got the free update.
Sounds like you have hitch itch!
We have two Garmins and purchased the update through Garmin two years into the deal. A one time update is an expensive buy - I want to say $70 something, but for %20 more you get unlimited updates, even as often as five times a year.
Many routes do not change, but in and around large cities, new, and sometimes confusing, interchanges are added. For these it truly helps.
Your Oyster Bud
Cindy T
Cindy T
My GPS is a few years old, too, but I got the free update.
Cindy T