It will be interesting to see if Garmin actually releases a fourth 2010 update in Feb. or Mar. or if they just skip that one and release a 2011 map in April.
Garmin says they release updates 4 times in a year. I have 2010.30 on my unit. Is there any guess when the next update will be released?
Garmin actually says that they will release updates UP TO 4 times a year. That does not mean you will get 4 updates a year. It means you will get from 1 to 4 updates a year.
Actual quote from website:
Quote:
nüMaps Lifetime subscription lets you download the newest map data up to 4 times per year without monthly fees or maintenance costs.
Unfortunately, in our town there are lots of road projects and roads being created, removed, and just plain moved to make way for buildings, new interstates, and because of the corrupt local government doing things that will benefit their pocket and post-politics career(s).
As a civil engineer living in Phoenix, I would love it if development resumed and we had lots of projects that would make it necessary for me to update my map. Unfortunately, we don't have new roads being constructed, only reconstructed or paving overlays.
At this point, I'll probably wait until my MSN traffic runs out on 1/1/2012 and get a new unit just prior to that.
-- Nuvi 2597 / Nuvi 2595 / Nuvi 680 / Nuvi 650
"Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment."
Has anybody done a map update to an SD card in their Garmin? It looks like if you don't have enough room on your Garmin for a particular map update, you can put part or all of it on an SD card.
I had received this quote from one of my friends, I thought I will share it with you. I am, however, concerned with the "lifetime traffic" advertisement since MSN is discontinuing their service on 12/31/2011. This means no more traffic on Jan 1 2012.
I had the same question - mkahn was kind enough to answer in another post. I ran the install twice.
Second time install to the SD card. No way to verify
installation but, my C530 says two map areas available.
Crew
I loaded them using MapInstall which comes with the download.
1. You need to know which part of the country you downloaded to you c530 with the original install (East, West, etc.).
2. Open Map Install and select where you want to install (I had my SD card in my computer because then I can use USB 2 as opposed to USB 1 through the c530.
3. Select as many areas as you want to load the SD card. The program will link them together as a single file on the SD Card. In my case, I had chosen West, so I just selected the Eastern states and PR. I suggest that you select slightly more of an area than the area that you didn't load on your GPSr as you don't want to miss anything.
4. I checked with Garmin, and the unit works fine if a locatation is duplicated.
I am having endless problems with 2010.30 around Phoenix. My 780 always freezes at certain locations and it just seems to be happening more and more or different locations.
is it really worth it to have constant updates? do you really see much difference? sure if you happen to frequent a new road, but where I live there is nothing much new and the errors from NavTel have been there for years and don't get updated.
is it really worth it to have constant updates? do you really see much difference?
If you don't update, you'll never know, right? Besides, if you have the lifetime maps, you may as well get some mileage out of them!
It depends where you live. Some users report improvement where they live, other users report virtually no change.
One way to check beforehand is to look at the latest map on the Garmin website. You have to scroll around and zoom in/out to check the areas you are interested in.
-- Nüvi 255WT with nüMaps Lifetime North America born on 602117815 / Nüvi 3597LMTHD born on 805972514 / I love Friday’s except when I’m on holidays ~ canuk
Thanks Gary A for the link. I see that none of the key errors in my neighborhood are fixed.
THen again, I don't need the GPS in those areas, its when i go somewhere I haven't been that I need them. at those places, I won't know if there are errors until I get there.
That lifetime update is tied to a unit's serial number isn't it? if I decide to upgrade to another unit someday, it won't transfer will it?
Thanks Gary A for the link. I see that none of the key errors in my neighborhood are fixed.
THen again, I don't need the GPS in those areas, its when i go somewhere I haven't been that I need them. at those places, I won't know if there are errors until I get there.
And that, my friend, is a great example of a "Catch 22." A real enigma. A veritable conundrum!
That's why I just decided to do the update.
-- Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
is it really worth it to have constant updates? do you really see much difference?
If you don't update, you'll never know, right? Besides, if you have the lifetime maps, you may as well get some mileage out of them!
It depends where you live. Some users report improvement where they live, other users report virtually no change.
One way to check beforehand is to look at the latest map on the Garmin website. You have to scroll around and zoom in/out to check the areas you are interested in.
I bought my wife a 265W, I'm hoping the new map come out before the free update expires. I have until 18 August!
For what it's worth, I'll guess that you have a 93% chance of getting 2011.20 before 18Aug so I suggest holding off on updating until you hear the new map's out--or you're within 2-3 days of your free map expiration--if for some reason it's not out by then.
On the other hand, if you plan to buy a numaps Lifetime subscription for the nuvi soon, then go for the current 2011.10 upgrade now.
[Edit] Make that 100%. I just read here that 2011.20 is out today!
You're right, just updated to 2011.20 today. The new update includes my neighborhood, that's why I was hoping it would come out before 18 Aug. Before, it would tell me to "Drive off-road" when on the streets in the neighborhood (which has been around for 2+ years now.
Been giving the new maps a work out.Traveling across country and no problems so far.Something I don't usually do is use the internal Pois.Some of the files I have do not cover all the food locations in some areas that I like.Must say so far the internal Pois have been dead on for something different.For the hotels as well.My statement is so far now.
Using some new things on my gps that I have not tried before.The near tab then search final destination is great to start calling ahead for hotels before you arrive.
Next map update.
It will be interesting to see if Garmin actually releases a fourth 2010 update in Feb. or Mar. or if they just skip that one and release a 2011 map in April.
Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon
Thanks
April 8th 2009 2010.10 maps were released
July 30th 2009 2010.20 maps were released
Nov. 19th 2009 2010.30 maps were released
So If I had to guess I would say around March 11th 2010
That was really helpful!
Did I get cheated?
I had to send for the Disk since I'm on Dial-up. Got it a few days ago, it was 2010.10 maps?
Read carefully
Garmin says they release updates 4 times in a year. I have 2010.30 on my unit. Is there any guess when the next update will be released?
Garmin actually says that they will release updates UP TO 4 times a year. That does not mean you will get 4 updates a year. It means you will get from 1 to 4 updates a year.
Actual quote from website:
nüMaps Lifetime subscription lets you download the newest map data up to 4 times per year without monthly fees or maintenance costs.
Garmin Nuvi 2699 with 2017.30 Maps
I definitely like the
I definitely like the Lifetime subscription option. I just uploaded 2010.30 today. Can't wait to try it after work.
Garmin 660 http://www.nispiros.com
Called Garmin
Wow, answered in less then 5 seconds, Disk only once a year. Should be new disk ist quarter of this year.
Lucky for you...
Unfortunately, in our town there are lots of road projects and roads being created, removed, and just plain moved to make way for buildings, new interstates, and because of the corrupt local government doing things that will benefit their pocket and post-politics career(s).
As a civil engineer living in Phoenix, I would love it if development resumed and we had lots of projects that would make it necessary for me to update my map. Unfortunately, we don't have new roads being constructed, only reconstructed or paving overlays.
At this point, I'll probably wait until my MSN traffic runs out on 1/1/2012 and get a new unit just prior to that.
Nuvi 2597 / Nuvi 2595 / Nuvi 680 / Nuvi 650 "Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment."
Map Updates to SD card
Has anybody done a map update to an SD card in their Garmin? It looks like if you don't have enough room on your Garmin for a particular map update, you can put part or all of it on an SD card.
Has anybody done this?
Bill
Garmin 1390T
Garmin 1390T now ships with life time map update and Free Traffic.
Thanx BiLL Solomon
Garmin Free Traffic for life
Garmin Free Traffic for life is Supported by ADs. shouldn't Garmin State this on the unit spec..
Thanx BiLL Solomon
MSN is discontinuing their service
I had received this quote from one of my friends, I thought I will share it with you.
I am, however, concerned with the "lifetime traffic" advertisement since MSN is discontinuing their service on 12/31/2011. This means no more traffic on Jan 1 2012.
Thanx BiLL Solomon
map updated to SD card
I had the same question - mkahn was kind enough to answer in another post. I ran the install twice.
Second time install to the SD card. No way to verify
installation but, my C530 says two map areas available.
Crew
From mkahn
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/27390?page=1
I loaded them using MapInstall which comes with the download.
1. You need to know which part of the country you downloaded to you c530 with the original install (East, West, etc.).
2. Open Map Install and select where you want to install (I had my SD card in my computer because then I can use USB 2 as opposed to USB 1 through the c530.
3. Select as many areas as you want to load the SD card. The program will link them together as a single file on the SD Card. In my case, I had chosen West, so I just selected the Eastern states and PR. I suggest that you select slightly more of an area than the area that you didn't load on your GPSr as you don't want to miss anything.
4. I checked with Garmin, and the unit works fine if a locatation is duplicated.
2010.30 was no good for me
I am having endless problems with 2010.30 around Phoenix. My 780 always freezes at certain locations and it just seems to be happening more and more or different locations.
Best of luck with .30
is it worth it?
is it really worth it to have constant updates? do you really see much difference? sure if you happen to frequent a new road, but where I live there is nothing much new and the errors from NavTel have been there for years and don't get updated.
Garmin nuvi 350
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is it really worth it to have constant updates? do you really see much difference?
If you don't update, you'll never know, right? Besides, if you have the lifetime maps, you may as well get some mileage out of them!
nüvi 3790T | Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable ~ JFK
Maybe, Depends, Could Be...
is it really worth it to have constant updates? do you really see much difference?
If you don't update, you'll never know, right? Besides, if you have the lifetime maps, you may as well get some mileage out of them!
It depends where you live. Some users report improvement where they live, other users report virtually no change.
One way to check beforehand is to look at the latest map on the Garmin website. You have to scroll around and zoom in/out to check the areas you are interested in.
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
After a software/map update
My 780 always freezes at certain locations and it just seems to be happening more and more or different locations.
It's highly recommended to do a hard reset. Here's the link for the procedure.
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/26136
Cheers
Nüvi 255WT with nüMaps Lifetime North America born on 602117815 / Nüvi 3597LMTHD born on 805972514 / I love Friday’s except when I’m on holidays ~ canuk
Don't forget the Meds
is it really worth it to have constant updates? do you really see much difference?
If you don't update, you'll never know, right? Besides, if you have the lifetime maps, you may as well get some mileage out of them!
Hmm you could loose the zip codes if you update
2 DriveSmart 65's - We do not live in Igloo's and do not all ride to work on snow mobiles.
Nice try but no cigar...
That was firmware, not maps.
nüvi 3790T | Those who make peaceful revolution impossible, will make violent revolution inevitable ~ JFK
thanks
Thanks Gary A for the link. I see that none of the key errors in my neighborhood are fixed.
THen again, I don't need the GPS in those areas, its when i go somewhere I haven't been that I need them. at those places, I won't know if there are errors until I get there.
That lifetime update is tied to a unit's serial number isn't it? if I decide to upgrade to another unit someday, it won't transfer will it?
Garmin nuvi 350
Lifetime maps
That lifetime update is tied to a unit's serial number isn't it? if I decide to upgrade to another unit someday, it won't transfer will it?
Yes, it is tied to the unit.
ɐ‾nsǝɹ Just one click away from the end of the Internet
Afraid So
Thanks Gary A for the link. I see that none of the key errors in my neighborhood are fixed.
THen again, I don't need the GPS in those areas, its when i go somewhere I haven't been that I need them. at those places, I won't know if there are errors until I get there.
And that, my friend, is a great example of a "Catch 22."
A real enigma. 
A veritable conundrum! 
That's why I just decided to do the update.
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
Map Link
is it really worth it to have constant updates? do you really see much difference?
If you don't update, you'll never know, right? Besides, if you have the lifetime maps, you may as well get some mileage out of them!
It depends where you live. Some users report improvement where they live, other users report virtually no change.
One way to check beforehand is to look at the latest map on the Garmin website. You have to scroll around and zoom in/out to check the areas you are interested in.
Kool Link, irritating to manipulate!! but very useful, Thanx Gary
Thanx BiLL Solomon
Irritating
I agree its irritating
but its all Garmin has given us users to work with 
Tampa, FL - Garmin nüvi 660 (Software Ver 4.90), 2021.20 CN NA NT maps | Magellan Meridian Gold
address feature
I think GARMIN should add a feature that will allow user to enter the exact address on that map.
Just my 2 cents...
DL
how would that help me?
I think GARMIN should add a feature that will allow user to enter the exact address on that map.
Just my 2 cents...
DL
The data is on your map, so what would be the benefit to me on my map? We can't share map data.
ɐ‾nsǝɹ Just one click away from the end of the Internet
checking for location on the map update on the website b4 buying
I think GARMIN should add a feature that will allow user to enter the exact address on that map.
Just my 2 cents...
DL
The data is on your map, so what would be the benefit to me on my map? We can't share map data.
What I meant was on the website. Not on the unit ...
Check this link...
http://www8.garmin.com/cgi-bin/mapgen/webmap.cgi?p=144244737...
I wish I bought my 1390t w
I wish I bought my 1390t w free lifetime maps. Seems like they always need updating.
255w map update
I just bought 255w and when I updated my map, it said:
North America NT 2011 - 2011.10.
That's
That's the current version. 2011.20 is due within the next few weeks.
Nuvi 350, 760, 1695LM, 3790LMT, 2460LMT, 3597LMTHD, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, DriveSmart 61, Garmin Drive 52, Garmin Backup Camera 40 and TomTom XXL540s.
Updated maps
Hopefully they will finally update the new I64 corridor into St. Louis from the West. Main road
is ok but, the ramps are still the "OLD" ones.
I have reported to to Garmin and to Navteq - we shall see...
later
crew
2010.20
New update?????
2011
New update?????
Shevy, the next update will be 2011.20 and may well comeout in the next couple of weeks.
sorry
sorry....2011.20
(
thx... but my exp. free update is 07/26 hm...
most current map version
what's the most current map version for Nuvi 255W ?
thanks.
DL
City Navigator North America
City Navigator North America NT 2011.10
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
2011.20
When this comes out, could anyone who knows let us all know? Waiting to update my new 265WT, at least once. Thanks.
Don't worry
When this comes out, could anyone who knows let us all know? Waiting to update my new 265WT, at least once. Thanks.
Don't worry that's one secret that know one will keep to themselves
All the worlds indeed a stage and we are merely players. Rush
Been checking every
Been checking every day.Hoping to download befor trip next month.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.
Wait for Update
I bought my wife a 265W, I'm hoping the new map come out before the free update expires. I have until 18 August!
93%
I bought my wife a 265W, I'm hoping the new map come out before the free update expires. I have until 18 August!
For what it's worth, I'll guess that you have a 93% chance of getting 2011.20 before 18Aug so I suggest holding off on updating until you hear the new map's out--or you're within 2-3 days of your free map expiration--if for some reason it's not out by then.
On the other hand, if you plan to buy a numaps Lifetime subscription for the nuvi soon, then go for the current 2011.10 upgrade now.
[Edit] Make that 100%. I just read here that 2011.20 is out today!
Good Timing
You're right, just updated to 2011.20 today. The new update includes my neighborhood, that's why I was hoping it would come out before 18 Aug. Before, it would tell me to "Drive off-road" when on the streets in the neighborhood (which has been around for 2+ years now.
Thanks !
City Navigator North America NT 2011.10
Thanks a lot.
DL
Been giving the new maps a
Been giving the new maps a work out.Traveling across country and no problems so far.Something I don't usually do is use the internal Pois.Some of the files I have do not cover all the food locations in some areas that I like.Must say so far the internal Pois have been dead on for something different.For the hotels as well.My statement is so far now.
Using some new things on my gps that I have not tried before.The near tab then search final destination is great to start calling ahead for hotels before you arrive.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.