The Map edition: But I don't know how updated the pre-loaded map is?
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As far as I know you can download new 2008 map version from Garmin site for free. Btw. consider Costco.com for 650 ($299 before taxes).
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Im presuming its minor bug fixes and/or patches...I updated it and I haven't noticed anything different but then, Im not a hard core user either. Maybe someone that uses it more would notice something .
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Thanks P. Romero. I would really like to buy from Amazon because of the price and what not but I don't want to have to pay $75 for a map update after I buy. Let me know what you find out. Thanks.
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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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Yes, my 920 came preloaded with maps of North America and some maps (I believe the Central Europe) of Europe, but TomTom has never offered any upgrades on those maps. Only on North American ones. After about 13 months the battery died and I found that is not replaceable and TomTom wanted me to buy a new unit. I am now using my smart phone for navigation. It works better and all over the world.
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Does it or doesn't it include updates of European maps? Can TomTom set the record straight on this?
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just got mine today (08/22/08). included maps are the 2008 edition. when i registered the product i got a free download for the 2009 edition - which i am taking advantage of as i type this... according to the 'thank you for registering' email, the free update to 2009 maps is available until september 21st, and when you accept the download, you have 90 days to get it before the product key expires. (its a good 2 hour download alone, not including install time)
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I have a life time map upgrade so my maps are current to the last update, 2014 I believe. Note that the memory limitation of 2 GB does not allow me to put the entire map data base in the unit at once. I need to segment it, but this is easy to do with Garmin's Express loader. Yes, my unit came new with the mount and charger. Good luck.
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Hi Eddie.Maps are currently updated to the latest version (late 2013). I suspect newer ones coming out soon though. They are updated using a SD card. You can purchase new ones on pioneers website or download them (hint. Avic411.com usually posts them a few weeks after public release)Let me know if you have any other questions
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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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The 600 does not have preloaded maps. I purchased a City Navigator NT map and a local topo map separately. Happy with both maps. Saved money buying only what I need.
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Yes! Is pre-load but the map y for United state only! the software is navngo 8 (navngo.com) I had exchange the software because in my country doesn't have any map for these app!
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I bought factory refurbished and i satisfied with the quality and to update the map just visit the website and connect your device when you install the application, it will guide you to update your map immediately.
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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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Well, it is the updated model...with the features mentioned, plus speed limits for major roads and an indication if you are exceeding it. The maps aren't up to date (at least on mine ordered in Oct. 2012) If you have a memory card that fits the unit you can upload new maps. I had to buy one. I found that (once I had the memory card) the first download of maps took less than an hour when I used the 800 number--unlike the 4 to 5 hours mentioned on line. (I had registered the GPS online.)
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the person who said he was never offered european updates must have not asked when he had his european maps loaded. Mine is now 7 years old, much abused and may have just failed today. The reason that I am visiting now. It doesn't have enough internal memory to handle both map sets, but there is a slot for a memory card. Plug one in and all will be well. I get off the plane turn it on and it asks for the other set. I say yes and it happens.
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Did anyone pay 4 map upgrades prior to the malfunction?just wondering if they are preprogrammed to lose the function after a certain #of upgrade warnings?Just me and my conspiracy theory mind here!I didnt upgrade after several warnings, cause I figured there would be just as many mistakes... why bother!