What should I do with City Navigator NT North America 2009 DVD?

If I can get a code, I would like to buy the sealed disk. Not sure how much you are asking, but if you can sell it, just let me know.

Thanks

Would'ent the code only be good for his old Nuvi?

It's not associated with a unit. When you load it to your unit it will ask you for the product key, your gps must be connected, and at that time an unlock code will be generated for your unit. This is of course poviding that the product hasn't been previously used... The product key is provided with the disk...

I think there are two different DVD versions: A retail version that we get from the stores including activation key, and the other one sent by Garmin where the key has to be generated through their site for the registered unit. Even the cover art is different, but both are City Nav NT North America 2009. I have the later one. It only has a 10 digits alpha numeric serial number on the back, and comes shrink wrapped in a jewel case (just like a music CD). I am confused whether this sealed DVD without activation code (but all the locked data) is worth anything for anyone? Any insight?

Moon

Your unopened copy is just fine and you can sell it or use it on another unit. The opened copy is no good to anyone but your unit it was installed onto. Save the disk and key code for safety sake.

Your unopened disk is completely useless. Send it to me and I'll dispose of it properly by adding the maps to my GPS

I think that I am getting a feel of the (lack of) usefulness of the sealed disk, and would love to take you up on your generous offer. I am sure that you wouldn't mind paying for a nominal shipping fee though.... I believe that it would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $40-$50

Moon

I think that since you didn't pay for it, you should "pay it forward" and figure out some way to give it to someone rather than making money from it. Just my two cents.

When you unlock the map (you must be connected to the internet) you select that you don't have the 25 digit unlock code, as you follow the instructions you will be asked for the product key, when you insert the key you will be given the unlock code and it will unlock the maps...

Hey we live in a free enterprise capitalistic society - if one can profit from some good fortune, then go for it!

I couldn't agree more, except. Garmin sent the map update for a specific unit that was purchased with old maps. The free update met specific Garmin requirements. Since this map update will not be used in good faith for the purpose it was intended, any other use would be no less than stealing.

I see a big difference between free enterprise and taking advantage of Garmin for going out of their way to provide customer service.

Stealing?? Give me a break!!!
Guess you Haven't been screwed by Garmin yet, Just wait, It's coming, it's unavoidable if you buy enough of their products.

Bob

As a matter of fact, Garmin just this week showed me for the forth time how good their customer service can be. They went over and above what I expected on a map situation that was probably my fault.

Do you really think that if someone steals from you, that makes it okay to steal from someone else? If Garmin is that bad, there are other brands and models Bob.

Terry

Oh, so you admitted messing up your maps, but yet took the fix that got you out of your situation instead of paying your good money to Garmin to fix your problem.
Was there really a difference?? I bet your going to make an excuse for you action!

What other kinds of GPS's are there?

I agree w/ MM. I received duplicate copy of NT 2008 last year. Since I didn't pay for it, I gave it to Guttermouth.

I didn't tell anything here that I didn't tell the Garmin service rep on the phone. I explained exactly what happened and Garmin customer service did what they can do well. They gave me excellent customer service.
Maybe it was because they felt I wasn't lying or trying to cheat them, I don't know. I do know there is nothing constructive going further down this rat hole.

And ask if it's ok to sell or give away an unused update..... Maybe they don't care... I know I don't....

Bob,

I have to side with you in this. Garmin is a big business and they will let one keep it because it would cost Garmin more in overhead to receive it in and put it back into the system for resale or to reassign it for redistribution.