Comments on: Garmin GPS Map Update 2009 And Some Tips

By: gps car dvd

gps car dvd — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:42:00 +0000

I bought a Garmin nuvi 255W last year. Big mistake – doesn’t work very well in providing verbal directions, and not that 1st free map update from Garmin.com

By: Kathi Jingling

Kathi Jingling — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:43:18 +0000

I have a nuvi 755. I followed your instructions to access the website and register the product. It quickly progressed to the point where it asked me to plug in the USB cable and it appeared to be moving forward with the download. I’m assuming I didn’t wait around long enough for it to offer me the option of having the DVD mailed? There was also no mention about a fee for the update. I left the site because I didn’t want to tie up my computer tonight. Could something major have changed through Garmin? Did they stop charging for the updates? Or am I just thinking wishful thoughts?

By: Tom Karches

Tom Karches — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:13:41 +0000

Currently have a Nuvi 200W twith old maps.

Updated maps cost $69, but I can buy a refurb Nuvi 255W for $99. For $30 more I get newer technology, updated maps and a backup GPS i can give to my mom. No brainer.

By: Janet

Janet — Fri, 21 May 2010 22:01:22 +0000

I did not know that “Each Garmin automotive GPS device offers one, and just one, free map update – but it requires you to have a free MyGarmin account. ” I do have a MyGarmin account, but I don’t see anything about free map updates. What’s that all about?

By: Flyingman

Flyingman — Sun, 02 May 2010 22:49:10 +0000

Hey, I just updated my 2006 maps successfully. Took about 6 hours or so, but well worth it I think. How can anyone expect to get free updates for maps when it is a major job to maintain this. Stop whining and enjoy the technology.

By: Rich Menga

Rich Menga — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:14:33 +0000

Let me get this straight – you’re saying an electronic device that lasts 10 years is a *bad* thing? What would be good? 20? 50?

By: Rich Menga

Rich Menga — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:11:26 +0000

So you called for support on a product that’s been discontinued for years. That’s like calling Microsoft for support for Windows 98. Of *course* Garmin will tell you to use a product they currently support. Discontinued means discontinued and not, “I’ll call for help on something I know can’t be supported, but maybe if I YELL LOUD ENOUGH they’ll help me out. And when they don’t, I’ll find the nearest blog and say that they ‘suck’”.

And no kidding that a new GPS unit (no matter the make or model) routes better. Wow, who would have guessed..

By: eric

eric — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:39:40 +0000

and the life of the unit is of course defined by ???? GARMIN (6 to 10 years and u can buy a new device). Cleaver strategy !

By: eric

eric — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:37:33 +0000

Hi Dave, Customer Service of Garmin SUCKS. They are rude, unfriendly and frankly have a ‘know all’ attitude. I updated my streetpilot 2610 to City navigator Europe 2009 and it’s indicating the wrong strreet names. Phoned them and they couldn’t help me, as they took this update out of of the market. RIGHT, so I have a perfectly functionning STREETPILOR 2610, giving me wrong streetnames (but correct ‘directions’ to drive from a to b) and they don’t support it. ‘Buy a newer Garmin the guy told me. Well, I BOUGHT A TOMTOM….they are more friendly, works MUCH better than Garmin and its a EUROPEAN company. GARMIN won’t see ME back as a customer…..

By: Rich Menga

Rich Menga — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:21:21 +0000

Being I’ve never been paid by them, I seriously doubt that.