Does free lifetime map updates include Europe and other areas outside the USA?
1400986
TomTom 1505M World Traveler Edition should include free lifetime maps of USA, Canada, Mexico, and Europe
1400987
Their marketing indicates that the updates include the map of Europe, but in fact it does not.See the company's statement at: http://www.tomtom.com/en_us/services/other/lifetime-map-updates/#tab:tab2
1400988
I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while.
1400989
according to tom tom tech support, units purchased after july 2013 include lifetime europe updates. those 1505m wte units purchased prior to that do not. that doesn't make much sense, but that is what they say.
1400990
Does it or doesn't it include updates of European maps? Can TomTom set the record straight on this?
1400991
My inquiry to TomTom:"I would like to buy this "TomTom VIA 1505M World Traveler Edition GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps" from Amazon. However, it is not clear to me if the Lifetime Maps includes all of the maps included in the package. Can you confirm that Premium Maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe are included with Free Lifetime Map Updates as well as how many updates per year will be provided?"TomTom response:"I understand you wish to purchase VIA 1505 world Travel edition. WTE device comes with Lifetime Maps for USA., Canada and Mexico only and in order to update the map of Europe we would need to purchase the Map Update Service." My inquiry to TomTom:"I would like to buy this "TomTom VIA 1505M World Traveler Edition GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps" from Amazon. However, it is not clear to me if the Lifetime Maps includes all of the maps included in the package. Can you confirm that Premium Maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe are included with Free Lifetime Map Updates as well as how many updates per year will be provided?"TomTom response:"I understand you wish to purchase VIA 1505 world Travel edition. WTE device comes with Lifetime Maps for USA.,... » Read More My inquiry to TomTom:"I would like to buy this "TomTom VIA 1505M World Traveler Edition GPS Navigator with Lifetime Maps" from Amazon. However, it is not clear to me if the Lifetime Maps includes all of the maps included in the package. Can you confirm that Premium Maps of the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe are included with Free Lifetime Map Updates as well as how many updates per year will be provided?"TomTom response:"I understand you wish to purchase VIA 1505 world Travel edition. WTE device comes with Lifetime Maps for USA., Canada and Mexico only and in order to update the map of Europe we would need to purchase the Map Update Service." « Show Less
412769
No, just North America. Extra maps can be purchased and installed on the GPS
261045
I am very upset about this. The Amazon website states that maps of US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe are included with lifetime updates. I bought this unit for European driving and bought this specifically for free lifetime European map updates. Even if you go to TomTom's web site, it mentions free lifetime updates. No where on the page for this device does it say that European map updates are not included. I called TomTom and the customer service was horrible. After 20 minutes on hold I explained to a "supervisor" that this was deceptive and wrong and he hung up on me. This company is deceptive and has disdain for it's customers. I am very upset about this. The Amazon website states that maps of US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe are included with lifetime updates. I bought this unit for European driving and bought this specifically for free lifetime European map updates. Even if you go to TomTom's web site, it mentions free lifetime updates. No where on the page for this device does it say that European map updates are not included. I called TomTom and the customer service was horrible. After 20 minutes on hold I explained to a "supervisor" that this was deceptive and wrong and he hung up on me. This company... » Read More I am very upset about this. The Amazon website states that maps of US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe are included with lifetime updates. I bought this unit for European driving and bought this specifically for free lifetime European map updates. Even if you go to TomTom's web site, it mentions free lifetime updates. No where on the page for this device does it say that European map updates are not included. I called TomTom and the customer service was horrible. After 20 minutes on hold I explained to a "supervisor" that this was deceptive and wrong and he hung up on me. This company is deceptive and has disdain for it's customers. « Show Less
109920
Do you know what the cost runs to download other maps outside the US? Thanks!
281463
No, it has US maps only. If you want Europe maps you will need to buy them separately.It looks like that in US this model is named "VIA 1400M" and Europe it has name "Start 20"
650745
yes, update only in software and other features such as voice. Not Road maps. To have Road maps update need to purchase online $80 or less on lifetime update.
1673604
According to the (very) small print on the side of the box, "Includes preloaded street maps for the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, and Bahamas. You can also go to www.garmin.com for additional info.
840593
Does this Garmin have maps that are loaded for Europe already--we will be traveling in Germany
261050
I am very upset about this. The Amazon website states that maps of US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe are included with lifetime updates. I bought this unit for European driving and bought this specifically for free lifetime European map updates. Even if you go to TomTom's web site, it mentions free lifetime updates. No where on the page for this device does it say that European map updates are not included. I called TomTom and the customer service was horrible. After 20 minutes on hold I explained to a "supervisor" that this was deceptive and wrong and he hung up on me. This company is deceptive and has disdain for it's customers.
1293893
I have the Maps of whole of USA and Canada with updates, I do not have maps of Europe. I assume that one could buy maps of UK & Europe from Garmin or Amazon by down loading through your computer.
1372067
I think they made the map system years ago, but they have updates that make it current, you can download for free.
1576306
I used it traveling from Germany to France just last december. Coming back to Germany i realized some major roads where outdated, it was as easy as hooking up the tomtom to my mac, create a username on the lifetime update for my unit and there, updated maps for free!!! Beware that they are quite heavy updates, so depending on your connection speed it may take a while. Feb 24, 2014 by joshzaid
281465
No, it has US maps only. If you want Europe maps you will need to buy them separately. It looks like that in US this model is named "VIA 1400M" and Europe it has name "Start 20"
261044
Thank you for this information. I was about to click the buy button on this product because I wanted maps for both the US and Europe, and I wanted the lifetime updates on both. The literature and web sites are completely deceptive on this matter and I will avoid TomTom in the future as a result.
2041987
On the gps, I don't know if the maps can be updated to Europe, Asia, etc, there might be information on the manufactures web site,
2187342
I updated the maps once after purchasing the device as new version of the maps were available. Did not encounter any restriction on the no. of times I could do that. Also the documentation says that it is free for the 'usable' life of the device i.e. until the device can support the newer versions of the map either in the sense of its capability or storage space.
821184
It comes with both Lifetime Maps and Lifetime Traffic. Be advised that if you are using Windows XP Media Center Edition, the updated will not download and install. Any later Windows version works just fine. Garmin customer support was extremely helpful in making the Map update go smoothly.