What is the easiest way to get map of Abu Dhabi- UAE? and how to install it (SD or programming? and how much it costs? Thank you
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This will be the one you need:http://www.tigergps.com/garminbluechartvaw005.htmlChris
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You would need to contact Garmin @ 1-800-800-1020 for that information. If you can not utilize the toll free number, you should contact them through their website: Garmin.com Thanks.
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It's called Garmin express. It is the same program you use to update maps and software.
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I've downloaded for Mexico and Vietnam. Resolution may vary. I don't have my unit so I can't hook up to Birdseye through Basecamp and check for SA. Probably has data but I'd have to check.
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You realize that this program is for boating and fishing right? The nuvi won't have the charts that you would need to use this software. If you want a program for road trips using the nuvi, Garmin has one for road trip planning called mapsource which updates my nuvi maps and lets me add points of interest and other information. All you need is a usb cable to connect to your computer. If you don't have a sd card installed in your nuvi you won't be able to have maps of the entire USA but a generic 8 or 16 MB card will work and they are about $10 or $20 depending on where you get them.
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Hello. unfortunately the maps will not work since they are programmed for the U.S. the unit will work, but the maps wont.
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No it doesn't I have this specific model and I called Cobra Support to find out the firmware is free to update but maps cost $45 to update, they send you an SD through the mail that you insert in the slot located on the GPS itself and if you want Aura updates it $10 for a lifetime prescription so can update that as often as you like but as for the maps you'll have to buy the SD card as often as you would like to update the maps and road ways. I suggest you update the maps at least once every 2-4 years that what I do.
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Hello, This is pretty up to date you can update your maps anytime by hooking up to your pc. You can save yourself the extra $100. The only issue I have with it is when you are coming out of a tunnel it takes a solid minute to get back to work. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars. Best of luck and trucking.
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I see Polish (and 10+ others) as an available language. However, the unit has 2GB of storage that may be full from updating new maps. A micro SD card ($10) is required and instructions to copy languages to the micro SD card if the nuvi memory is full.
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Hello, my dear friends! I will send you a software! With the account and password! Log in, you can directly download, upgrade map!
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so the map in it doesnt 'expire' forcing you to get a new map? i was under the impression it was like a subscription and after x amount of time the device didnt work any more til you got the new subscription..?
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Maps are available from TomTom site. I found and started download of UK/IE maps for a trip. Alas, I found them too close to departure time and didn't get them fully downloaded to install them before my trip. Map files are quite large! They're also a little pricey, I seem to remember it was about USD$70 to download the set. I can't vouch for whether downloaded maps work well. Europe destinations seem to be fairly well covered for TomTom maps. I wanted to download a map for Singapore too, but one is not available. See the TomTom site for places that are available.
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To take the 5 answers so far, and chime in with my own answer. I am also looking at possibly buying this unit, and I did some searching around. Firmware updates for the radio (not including maps) are free from the JVC website. When a map update becomes available (there isn't one for this unit, yet) they will include it on the support page and forward you to Navteq (navigation com). http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/support/navi/nt500hdt/index.html Updates for Similar (older models of JVC in-dash nav units) are $139. Looks like the updates come out about every 18 to 24 months. One example: http://www3.jvckenwood.com/english/car/support/navi/nt1/us/index.html
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I got the chip pre-loaded with the City Navigator map files. I looked at the capacity of the device and size of the map files. It appears the map files (1.7gb) are too big for the internal memory of the device (105mb), so the extra memory of a SD is useful if not required.
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Well, I need to do that myself as well. I did buy European maps when I lived there. I am technologically challenged, so my great assistant helped me try to install the map from online. We tried to download the European map which did not work, so I bought the SD card/chip for about $100. Not sure this was helpful at all.
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I would contact GPS angel direct, they may have the data base for the MIDDLE EAST....
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Thanks for the reply, Craig!Do we need to buy the topo software directly from Garmin, or does Amazon carry it? (I couldn't find it here.) Will we need an extra memory card to hold the topo data for a region? I'm trying to figure out what the total expense will be for all the add-ons we'll want/need before we choose a unit.If you were choosing between an eTrex and a GPSMAP unit today, which would you choose?Thanks again!
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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