When does Garmin produce updated maps?
Tue, 03/11/2008 - 11:06am
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16 years
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I just got a Nuvi 260 (my first GPS) and wondered when Garmin updates its maps. Also, how old is the most recent map information?
I gather that all maps have to be somewhat outdated because there's always new construction and business openings/closings/relocations, etc.
Thanks for any information.
They release updated maps
They release updated maps every 12-18 months, but the data used for those releases is already many months old at that time.
Nuvi 660 -- and not upgrading it or maps until Garmin fixes long-standing bugs/problems, and get maps to where they are much more current, AND corrected on a more timely basis when advised of mistakes.
I expect a summer 2008 release
It seems lately the maps with the next year's designation begin to be released in the summer. Last year Garmin GPSr with 2008 maps began production in June. The maps became available for sale soon after, I believe in late July. I would expect 2009 maps to follow a similar course. There is so much competition now in the GPS hardware world it seems mandatory to have at least annual map updates.
I wouldn't be surprised to see some sort of online subscription service for more frequent updates become the next method of updating. That would get away from having to deliver physical disks and keep a steady revenue stream coming in.
Brent - DriveLuxe 51 LMT-S
June - August
The new release should be out between now and August. The maps on it will be dated, but far more up-to-date than the ones currently on the unit. I would wait til they are released and then call Garmin support, be nice, and ask them for an update to your newly purchased GPSr.
Glenn - Southern MD; SP C330 / Nuvi 750 / Nuvi 265WT