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gypsy97


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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.



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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.

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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.

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Occasionally, Garmin will offer free updates, no strings attached.  I updated my GPS a couple of months ago for free. 

Cindy T

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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.

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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

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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.

 



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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gypsy,
My GPS is a few years old, too, but I got the free update.

Cindy T

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